Australian Racing Greyhound News
Blows continue for greyhound racing with leaked phone call
By Katherine Ernst A TRANSCRIPT from a private phone conversation between a greyhound trainer and the former CEO of Greyhound Racing NSW (GRNSW) has been made public as the government continues to push for the industry to be banned. The ... Read More »
Industry & Politicians continue to fight despite Baird’s obduracy
By Katherine Ernst THE greyhound racing industry is determined to keep the pressure on the New South Wales Premier at an all time high as Mike Baird continues to back his plan to outlaw the sport within the state. Following ... Read More »
Wheeler says his family will not move interstate if ban happens
By Katherine Ernst HYDE Park turned into a sea of yellow on Tuesday as over 2000 greyhound racing participants and supporters flocked to Sydney from all over Australia to show their support for the industry. From Victoria, all regions of ... Read More »
NSW greyhounds ‘Fair Go Rally’ opens with passionate plea
By Dominic Ciconte A STRONG crowd made up of greyhound trainers, owners and lovers has begun its fight against an industry-wide ban in NSW at the Fair Go Rally in Hyde Park. With more than 1500 in attendance, leading trainer ... Read More »
GRV appoints its first General Manager of Integrity
By Katherine Ernst GREYHOUND Racing Victoria (GRV) made the announcement on Monday it has appointed its first General Manager of Integrity, Shane Gillard. Under the previous structure of the authority body, integrity, racing and animal welfare all fell under the ... Read More »
Drew family celebrate milestone with Kilty Express’ Maturity win
By Katherine Ernst RAYMOND Drew celebrated the biggest success of his training career on Saturday night, taking out the Group 1 Maturity Classic (525m) at The Meadows with his exciting sprinter Kilty Express. Starting from box six, the son of ... Read More »
Inventing American greyhound racing history
By Duncan Stearn AN anti-racing commenter questioned my facts regarding greyhound racing in the United States, after I raised issues about Premier Baird making two false statements in an interview on 2GB. Baird claimed racing had been conducted in a ... Read More »
Labor Party release a plan to clean up NSW greyhound industry
By Katherine Ernst THE New South Wales Labor Party has released a plan which will put before parliament with the aim of reforming the greyhound industry. It comes as the government is expected to introduce its legislation to outlaw the ... Read More »
Foley continues support for greyhounds as fight reaches climax
By Katherine Ernst NEW South Wales opposition leader Luke Foley is urging all State Nationals MPs to join with Labor as the fight to save the greyhound racing industry reaches the eleventh hour. Legislation to ban the sport within NSW ... Read More »
Kilty Express takes out 2016 Group 1 Maturity Classic
By Katherine Ernst KILTY Express produced the best performance of his career on Saturday night, taking out the Group 1 Maturity Classic (525m) at The Meadows. Trained by Ray Drew, Kilty Express began well from box six, but had to ... Read More »
