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and released on March 15, 1941. The short, loosely based on

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,'' stars

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and, in his first appearance,

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Bugs Bunny munches away on a carrot while perusing the opening film credits, albeit with comical mispronunciations. Expressing disdain upon encountering the title of the cartoon, Bugs embarks on a furious tirade, dismantling the credits in a fit of frustration. His attention soon turns to Cecil Turtle, with whom he enters into a high-stakes wager of ten dollars on a race (). Cecil, employing cunning strategy, enlists the aid of his turtle cousins to impersonate him at various points along the racecourse, thus maintaining a deceptive lead over Bugs. Despite Bugs' initial confidence and commanding lead, he finds himself outwitted by Cecil's clever ploy. Convinced of his victory as he crosses the finish line, Bugs is surprised to find Cecil awaiting him as the apparent winner. Grudgingly conceding defeat, Bugs pays Cecil his wager, reflecting a mixture of anger and bewilderment. However, a sudden realization dawns upon Bugs as he ponders the possibility of being duped. Turning back, he is met with Cecil and his cousins, each holding a share of the winnings.

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*DVD - '' Looney Tunes Golden Collection: Volume 2'', Disc One *Blu-ray/DVD - '' Looney Tunes Platinum Collection: Volume 2'', Disc Two

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* 1941 films Films directed by Tex Avery American track and field films Merrie Melodies short films Self-reflexive films Films based on the Tortoise and the Hare Films scored by Carl Stalling Bugs Bunny films Films produced by Leon Schlesinger 1940s Warner Bros. animated short films 1941 animated short films {{MerrieMelodies-stub

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