Paycheck faces Ruby Begonia in Great Gobbler Gallop rivalry

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Last updated Sep 15, 2026

Summary

The Great Gobbler Gallop race is set for September 15 in Worthington, where Paycheck of Minnesota will compete against Ruby Begonia from Cuero, Texas. This event is part of a two-state challenge, with races at King Turkey Day and Turkeyfest determining bragging rights. Each team has prepared its turkey intensively, with unique training regimens and strategies reported. In a lighthearted rivalry, the stakes extend beyond the finish line, as teams seek to uphold pride and tradition in this whimsical contest.

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  • Paycheck and Ruby Begonia will race for bragging rights.
  • The competition starts on September 15 at King Turkey Day.
  • Both teams emphasize unique training and diet routines for their birds.
  • The event reflects a long-standing tradition and rivalry between the two towns.
  • Winners will claim a traveling trophy after two races.
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  • 2:20 PMYahoo SportsRace teams put the 'gobble' into the Great Gobbler Gallop
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Sep. 15—WORTHINGTON — There are rivalries, and then there is Paycheck versus Ruby Begonia. The two turkeys have been going at it for decades, and their human handlers are more than happy to do the gobbling for them. The Great Gobbler Gallop isn't some one-and-done turkey trot where everybody shakes hands, gives the bird a participation ribbon and heads home. This is a two-state turkey war. ...

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