BitofaLegend

My guess is he/she is anti-greyhound racing. NSW report hasn't been released as it is currently not high on the agenda for them - Media release - GWIC issues clarification of greyhound mortality data.pdf The Greyhound Welfare & Integrity Commission (GWIC) has today issued an official clarification to address recent public commentary made in relation to data contained in its Greyhound Lifecycle Report. As part of its commitment to transparent reporting, the Commission’s Greyhound Lifecycle Report clearly details mortalities of registered greyhounds across both racing and non-racing contexts. The data includes mortalities brought about by illness, age, accident, natural causes and humane euthanasia. Contrary to claims, GWIC’s verified data demonstrates the NSW greyhound racing industry has significantly elevated greyhound welfare outcomes. The Commission’s official figures show euthanasia and sudden death rates on New South Wales greyhound tracks have reduced by more than 87% since 2017/18, with a decline from 1.4 per 1000 starts to 0.15 per 1000 starts. Further to this, the rate of injuries requiring euthanasia at the track or resulting in sudden death has declined by 29% over the past financial year following on from the 68% reduction seen in 2023/24. Of the mortalities which the Commission reported in 2024/25 as having occurred off track due to injury and accident, 90% were unrelated to racing. The Commission wishes to clarify that across the 1,269 race meetings staged in the 2024/25 financial year, which involved 103,641 starters, there were: • Two sudden deaths which occurred at a race meeting. • Fourteen greyhounds were humanely euthanised at the track following injury. • Forty-five greyhounds were reported as euthanised or deceased off-track following injury. In addition, the Commission has confirmed publicly made claims of a 79% increase in track-related mortalities are inaccurate. New reporting standards adopted by the Commission this financial year, facilitated by the world-leading eTrac database, systematically and more reliably identify track-related mortalities that are linked to injuries. As this is an enhanced reporting methodology, previously published data cannot be compared to the new figures. The Commission continues to publish comprehensive data to promote transparency and evidence-based discussion on greyhound welfare and racing integrity. GWIC remains committed to monitoring trends in injury and mortality and to working with industry participants to improve outcomes for greyhounds in New South Wales.

I think its been low on the agenda in NSW lately - the new board and management have only just come in and there are a number of issues being resolved

https://www.lovegreyhounds.nz/media-release?fbclid=IwdGRjcAMTXDljbGNrAxNUnGV4dG4DYWVtAjExAAEelY_CJhCJbeszIhq3LWZGzdow_BVtLxjZlAi6mZxsxOLzk3PG1XrdADM4-sY_aem_cytlBYog6L_X0I89SAp_KQ

Interesting read. Sounds like GRNZ are concerned Govt is going to try and take its money: https://www.grnz.co.nz/News/3358/Government-requisition-plans-for-Greyhound-money-revealed

Had the people on trackside muted. What actually happened here? What malfunctioned to cause enough damage to abandon the meeting?

While I think GRNZ should have acted sooner to get more of a public response, the other codes really do not care about greyhound racing here so it is not surprising.

https://www.grnz.co.nz/News/3352/Media-Release-Greyhounds-starts-judicial-review-proceedings

Rejuvanating it in April, probably giving it time? Who knows with this lot. I imagine racing on it will have to stop shortly anyway going into winter.

Heard from a trainer. Turned out theyd heard wrong yes. Still. Theyd be better of resigning. 5 mths later and nothing done at all - GRNZ still havent tried to get the public on board at all, just raising stakes for trainers. Planning a "legal" challenge against something thats legal for govt to do is beyond stupid and holds no weight at all. Bigger industries have been made illegal in the past. May aswell just say the industries over amd time for everyone to either move to aus or retire from racing.

Turns out Boards to busy looking for new members to do anything about the ban - supposedly, a few of them have stood down - No surprises though. Great timing by the most useless board in existence 🫠

Goldstar kennels completely moved to Aus. Smart doing it now. Bet itll be more difficult in a years time - https://www.thegreyhoundrecorder.com.au/news/charter-flight-shifts-goldstar-racing-across-tasman/?fbclid=IwY2xjawJa6gVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHdtdtfddvLhWSdZazB8K3Yiiie0gkR00dXl6CGfCsVZSeBSFzFftqgQlYw_aem_oSFi9xcd7_HwxixXpQiQ8g

Wont happen - Most trainers think its a minority that want the sport closed here.

Peters response to the protest - so it was heard. All in all though, doesnt seem like it was very successful with only 70 people attending - Only a handful of antis turned up though and supposedly, some were arrested. Peters has also called for the thouroubreds and harness to modernise themselves (although he says they are 100% safe) and mentions GRNZ are challenging the bans legality. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/racing/winston-peters-digs-in-for-battle-on-greyhound-ban/PTOE6XJRVNF4DEY6OQ2RG5GEPU/

What kind of banner is "you go woke, we go broke". Arent going to get alot of public support with banners like that

Beat me to it. Disgraceful.