The death of a greyhound on the Shepparton track has highlighted the high number of racing deaths in Victoria and sparked calls for an independent inquiry.
The Stewards report for 30 March 2026 shows that Capo Dei Capi won her race but had an “incident” after the race and suffered a fractured foreleg. She was only 20 months old in her third race.
The death is Victoria’s sixth on-track greyhound fatality this year. Another 12 dogs have died post-race after suffering serious injuries, according to analysis of stewards reports by the Coalition for the Protection of Greyhounds (CPG).
In 2026 the Shepparton track has recorded one on-track death and 96 injuries. Its recording of 26 major injuries is the highest in Victoria and third-highest in Australia (classed as Category D injuries, with stand-down periods of 28-90 days).
A CPG spokesperson said:
“Victoria’s greyhound tracks are the deadliest in the country.
The tragic death of Capo Dei Capi is just the latest incident in the ongoing crisis that is Victorian greyhound racing. Her screams can be heard on the race video.
Almost 100 dogs died racing in Victoria in 2025. More than 3,000 injuries were recorded.
18 dogs have died racing so far this year. This carnage cannot continue.
We urge the Victorian government to hold a parliamentary inquiry into the greyhound racing industry.
New Zealand, Tasmania, Wales, Scotland, New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia have announced plans to phase-out greyhound racing or held inquiries and reviews.
Victoria is being left behind as the public turns against greyhound racing.”
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Stewards’ report:
https://fasttrack.grv.org.au/RaceField/ViewRaces/1149844152?raceId=1279873157