The Pink Diamond series in Victoria was the most recent racing plan to excite players about money and leave a trail of injured greyhounds.
The inaugural series featured $830,000 in prize money, with a new emphasis on breeders, and was held in June at the local tracks of Warragul, Ballarat, Shepparton, and Geelong.
The “excellent track” of Bendigo hosted the last night, according to the industry. Remember that in 2020, these racetracks were among the most deadly in the nation.
Together, these five tracks killed 47 greyhounds last year; with 14 fatalities, Bendigo was named Australia’s most deadly track.
The Pink Diamond saw more harm to greyhounds.
With 204 injuries, Bendigo now tops Warragul (191) and Shepparton (175) in VIC for this year due to these races.
Twenty-month-old Pickett had one of the worst injuries at Warragul. Near the first curve, he ran into the rail, fell, and could not finish.
Pickett sustained a lacerated elbow, a swollen right eye, and a concussion. Due to a “life or career-threatening” injury, he was placed on medical leave for 90 days. It was only the second race of his career.
The racing industry is unconcerned with Pickett’s misery or that of the thousands of damaged dogs.
The Pink Diamond would have sounded sophisticated and fashionable to the GRV marketing team. However, the Pink Diamond cuts hard and deep for the greyhounds.
As part of the Pink Diamond hype, the graphic depicts Pickett suffering “life-threatening” wounds.
Ending greyhound racing is a top priority for the Coalition for the Protection of Greyhounds. But, until then, we fight to stop racing greyhounds’ suffering. Our campaigns strive to change public perceptions and spotlight state governments to enact legislation to protect greyhounds from avoidable pain and death. CPG reports injuries and fatalities at greyhound tracks in print, radio, and television.