Abstract: Apparatus and method for transporting and racing small creatures, such as gerbils, without creating a health hazard at an eating establishment or subjecting the creatures to mishandling by patrons. The creatures are transported in individual starting boxes which are held within a larger storage box. When it is time to race, the starting boxes are placed in receptacles in a track board which is totally enclosed by a see-through front and which has several individual racing lanes. Tally boards are used to keep track of odds, results, track condition, post time, etc. Patrons use betting forms to place bets on the races. Correct picks net points for the better. Bettors with the highest points get prizes.