Three-year-old Devil’s Corner won his race at the end of June in Launceston, but he passed out from hypoxia in the catching cage.
According to the stewards’ reports, a dog that was made to compete in 87 races had a troubled past.
A few weeks prior, at Devonport, Devil’s Corner experienced a hypoxic collapse. So when he collapsed at Launceston in September 2020, stewards took note of his “manners” in the catching pen.
In addition, Devil’s Corner also sustained a “severe injury” to a leg’s flexor tendon in Launceston.
According to the TAS Racing veterinarian, hypoxia is when the organism lacks an appropriate amount of oxygen at the tissue level. It is well understood in greyhounds that it results from a lack of oxygen reaching the brain after vigorous exercise.
The past of Devi’s Corner pointed to “the potential for a developing disease predisposing the dog.”
Devil’s Corner will now be retired due to demand from animal welfare organisations (Let Greyhounds Run Free, RSPCA, CPG). We wish him the best.
One more thing.
“Crown Lager – Australia’s Best” served as the sponsor for three of Devil’s Corner’s dangerous races. Unfortunately, their indifference to the suffering of canines typifies the worst of Australian business.
The image shows Devil’s Corner running to his third collapse.
The Coalition for the Protection of Greyhounds (CPG) is working to end the cruel sport of greyhound racing. Because of the harshness of the sport, CPG believes that governments in those states should change their greyhound care regulations.
Another race another $ welfare is of small consideration!