Wentworth Park

Is this the role of an independent industry regulator? The NSW Greyhound Welfare & Integrity Commission (GWIC) is keen to see children as young as 12 involved in greyhound racing. A 23 July 2024 article in Greyhound Recorder, about a 13-year-old boy excited about getting his associate attendant registration when he’s 14, had some interesting … Read more

With a damning report by their former chief vet about to be released, Greyhound Racing NSW launched a blitz of full-page ads in newspapers in early July 2024. Most of the ads appeared in regional papers, but also showed up in the Sydney Morning Herald. The desperate attempt to mislead the public that everything was … Read more

On 17 May 2024, Self Sink was one of three greyhounds to fall in Race 10. He suffered a fractured spine and was eventually euthanased. His last moments of agony were captured by the race video, which has been since removed by Greyhound Racing NSW. They know that if the public saw the reality of … Read more

The greyhound racing industry has been forced to admit that racing at Wentworth Park is dangerous after a sharp increase in injuries on the track.  An article in the Greyhound Recorder was designed to reassure participants that their dogs will be safe in upcoming Easter racing. But the GBOTA head had to admit that: “Yes, … Read more

The City of Sydney Council reaffirmed its opposition to greyhound racing on 11 March 2024 when it endorsed a Lord Mayoral Minute tabled by Lord Mayor Clover Moore.  The minute also urged the NSW Government to return the Wentworth Park parkland to the community.  The Council resolved that: (A) Council reaffirm its opposition to the … Read more