The greyhound racing industry once again showed its greed and callousness with a race meeting at Gosford in the Central Coast NSW on 1 July 2025.
Races went ahead despite a forecast weather event described as a bomb cyclone, vigorous coastal low, and category two cyclone.
Dangerous conditions for dogs and people
The greyhound racing industry once again showed its greed and callousness with a race meeting at Gosford in the Central Coast NSW on 1 July 2025.
Races went ahead despite a forecast weather event described as a bomb cyclone, vigorous coastal low, and category two cyclone.
At least five dogs were injured on the night, two with major injuries (torn back muscle, torn back muscle and shoulder injury).
One dog that became “fractious” in the starter box was forced to race.
Human lives were also put at risk. With the immense storm battering the east coast of NSW, Fire and Rescue NSW urged people to stay at home. Many powerlines were down, “particularly in Central Coast”.
Gambling profits taking priority
There were six weather warnings for the Gosford area. The race videos show the powerful winds lashing the racetrack. Racing was abandoned at Bulli.
In another disturbing development, the Gosford stewards report refused to describe a fall as a fall, but instead described the greyhound as going “amiss”.
The NSW Minister for the Central Coast is David Harris, also the Racing Minister.
On 22 May, racing proceeded at Wentworth Park despite a severe weather system that had killed several people and generated multiple weather warnings. The industry was heavily criticised.
On 29 May, racing at Wentworth Park was cancelled due to the track surface. The cost was said to be $100,000, including loss of wagering.
Image at top shows Tarawi Malibu not falling but going “amiss”, according to GWIC.
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