By Nik Simon
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North London made history on Friday night as they became the first team to defend the MailOnline Sport Mascot Derby.
The Kia Oval was more like a gladiators' coliseum as a packed crowd roared on their furry friends during the interval of Surrey Lions vs Hampshire Royals.
Caesar the Lion's tail was almost set alight by the pre-race pyrotechnics but it was his Middlesex rival, Pinky the Panther, who lit up the third annual race.
Scroll down to watch the MailOnline Sport Mascot Derby...
Backdrop: London's finest mascots are roared on by the Surrey crowd
Pile on: Mischevious mascots disrupt the race with some fooling around
DON'T MISS OUT...
Surrey Lions will face the Kent Spitfires at The Kia Oval on Friday 26 July.
Tickets are available for the final home FLt20 match of the season at www.kiaoval.com.
It was an opportunity to settle old scores and the tension levels were almost unbearable as local rivals came face to face in the dressing rooms.
Chirpy the Cockerel of Tottenham was teamed up with Bubbles and Hammerhead of West Ham while Billy the Badger of Fulham was allied with Jude the Cat of QPR.
The race was delayed as Jude the Cat went in search of the nearest food outlet and he looked like he had eaten one too many burgers as Team South faltered early on.
Taking to the field: Mascots get ready for the big race at The Kia Oval
Losers: Team South try to look glum in defeat
After his fair share of criticism before the race, it was Bubbles the Bear who crossed the Mail On-Finish-Line into the arms of his victorious team-mates.
Team North captain, Pinky the Panther, said afterwards:
'This is a glorious day for North London and we are worth winners.
'It was a tough race but there was never any doubt who was going to win this one.'
Perking up the fans: Chirpy the Cockerel greets supporters
Local rivals: Jude the Cat and Billy the Badger settle their differences before the race
Fans' favourites: Harley Bear Hammerhead and Bubbles the Bear pose with supporters
RUNNERS AND RIDERS...
TEAM NORTH: Pinky the Panther (Middlesex), Theo the Wyvern (Leyton Orient), Chirpy the Cockerel (Tottenham), Sarrie the Camel (Saracens), Hammerhead (West Ham), Bubbles the Bear (West Ham)
TEAM SOUTH: Caesar the Lion (Surrey), Harley Bear (Harlequins), Jude the Cat (QPR), Billy the Badger (Fulham), Harley Womble (AFC Wimbledon), Octopus Investments, The FA Cup
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