Always back the horse named self-interest, son. It'll be the only one trying
The NSW Greyhound Welfare Integrity Commission has disqualified self-professed patched member of the Finks outlaw motorcycle gang and greyhound trainer Nathan Lazarus for 24 months for breaching the terms of a prohibition preventing him from entering any property where racing dogs are kept or trained. The disqualification comes after Lazarus, a former ADF member turned […]
Concerns grow for Newcastle’s greyhound racing industry Story by Oli Goeldner: Newcastle Weekly Newcastle Greens councillors are pushing for a transition plan to support the city’s greyhound racing sector, as concern mounts over safety at a Wallsend track. The call follows the Tasmanian Government’s decision to phase out the industry last month and moves overseas […]
The attacks on greyhound racing continue, with WA the latest target. Can the dogs survive the concerted campaigns by animal activists that are having success in shifting public opinion against the sport? I guess that will depend on how the industry responds to the challenges it is facing now and in the future. We will […]
Tasmanian greyhound trainer Peter Howlett (Jr) has lodged an appeal against a 2-year disqualification imposed by Stewards for failing to disclose his previous criminal convictions, lying to the control body about his criminal history, failing to provide a national police check certificate, and failing to attend a Stewards inquiry when directed. I don’t know what […]
Photo by Racenet 109 Lure – distance from leading greyhound (1) Subject to subrule (2) of this rule and unless otherwise determined and published by a Controlling Body, the lure is to be controlled so that it is at all times positioned at a distance of not less than five metres and no greater than […]
The 2 won race two at Bulli tonight. Or so it seemed. Looks can be deceiving. The 2 was actually the 3, wearing the wrong rug. Both dogs are trained by Angela Murray. Murray or her representative put the striped rug on the red brindle bitch Rainy Dream and the white rug on the red […]
Me with one of the greyhounds my wife once owned. It is hale and hearty and living a happy life with a new owner, but the rehoming well has run dry. The case of Gerry Orr both highlights the fundamental problem greyhound racing faces moving forward, and demonstrates the ingenuity of some participants when faced […]
GRV Chair Peita Duncan (pictured) To Tasmania’s premier Jeremy Rockliff, Greyhound Racing Victoria and the thousands of participants in this state are standing beside the entire Tasmanian greyhound racing industry today, following your sudden and inexplicable withdrawal of support for our wonderful sport in your state. Three weeks ago, you pledged your unqualified support to […]
REPORTS are circulating that greyhound racing is set to be banned in Tasmania from 2029. Tasmanian-based sports reporter Brent Costelloe took to X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday night, declaring news of a proposed ban on greyhound racing in the state will drop within the next 24 hours. “Greyhound racing is set to be banned in […]
