Anthills, a mud pit and more mosquitoes than anyone could count didn't stop the Hot Hounds race series from achieving a record turnout this past weekend.

Twenty-seven teams braved some tough conditions and obstacles during the Yukon Meat and Sausage - the Deli Race, held at Stacie Zaychuk's, off the Alaska Highway.

The top three finishers in the pet dog category included Heather Desmarais with dog Keno. Desmarais time was 5:19, while Jonathan Lucas wasn't too far behind her, finishing with a time of 5:27.

Wendy Morrison placed third (7:52).

One Sled Dog

1. Baby Jesus - Susie Rogan - 4:52.

2. Nahanni - Cynthia Corriveau - 5:03.

3. Ibex - Gaetan Pierrard - 5:03.

3 - Grizzly - Amil Dupois-Rossi - 5:06.

Two Sled Dogs

1. Nemo and Hydro, Claudia Wickert - 4:28.

2. Tippy and Coho, Darryl Sheepway - 4:28.

3. Emma and Assman, Jon Lucas - 4:41.

4. Banshee and Klein, Fabian Schmitz - 4:49.

Formula One

1. Four dog Quad, Laura Jane Lucas - 6:44.

2. Six dog Quad, Stacie Zaychuk - 12:22.

The next dryland mushing race is being held on July 25 at Drag n' Fly Kennel, off the Old Alaska Highway.

More information about the dryland series can be found at www.copperhaultwister.blogspot.com