Always back the horse named self-interest, son. It'll be the only one trying
Anyone who thinks greyhound racing is on its last legs should have been at Wentworth Park last night for the Million Dollar Chase, and then they’d realize how mistaken they are. There were thousands on Wenty, and all of them from the young starter with the big smile to the old lady sipping a glass […]
Juvenile chaser Bad Boy Red didn’t even live to see its second birthday before it died at the end of a vets needle on Sunday after suffering catastrophic injuries when dragged down and falling on the first turn at the Q2 Lakeside track. According to statistics published on the website of animal activist group the […]
The NSW Greyhound Breeders, Owners and Trainers Association (NSW GBOTA), on behalf of our members, is disappointed by the approach taken by Greens councillors in Newcastle this week. A discussion that held no place with a local council which was overshadowed by political theatre that achieved nothing for the local community. Statements made in the […]
The long awaited report from the Inquiry into Greyhounds NSW conducted by the Hon. Lea Drake is due to be handed down this week. Drake’s report was handed to the Minister for Racing in July, but for reasons known only to the Minister and his staff its public release has been delayed since then. Most […]
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 […]
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 […]
