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The greyhound races Tasmanian authorities don't want you to see
Australia🏛️ Politics10 hr. ago

The greyhound races Tasmanian authorities don't want you to see

In Tasmania, greyhound racing has faced scrutiny over the handling of injuries and deaths among the animals. After a race in Launceston on June 9, 2025, a three-year-old greyhound named Sherry Cask suffered a suspected fracture and was subsequently retired. However, concerns arose when it was discovered that she had not returned to racing, leading to speculation about her fate. Similar incidents occurred throughout the year, including the injury of Motspur on September 15, 2025, and multiple injuries during a race in Hobart on January 14, 2025. Tasracing, the governing body, has a policy of not uploading race replay videos if there are crashes or injuries, citing respect for participants and animals. Under Tasmania's right-to-information laws, the Greens obtained these hidden videos, revealing graphic footage of dogs being injured and trampled. These videos, which were previously inaccessible to the public, highlight ongoing concerns about animal welfare in greyhound racing.

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The greyhound races Tasmanian authorities don't want you to see

In Tasmania, greyhound racing has faced scrutiny over the handling of injuries and deaths among the animals. After a race in Launceston on June 9, 2025, a three-year-old greyhound named Sherry Cask suffered a suspected fracture and was subsequently retired. However, concerns arose when it was discovered that she had not returned to racing, leading to speculation about her fate. Similar incidents occurred throughout the year, including the injury of Motspur on September 15, 2025, and multiple injuries during a race in Hobart on January 14, 2025. Tasracing, the governing body, has a policy of not uploading race replay videos if there are crashes or injuries, citing respect for participants and animals. Under Tasmania's right-to-information laws, the Greens obtained these hidden videos, revealing graphic footage of dogs being injured and trampled. These videos, which were previously inaccessible to the public, highlight ongoing concerns about animal welfare in greyhound racing.

Bias read (Left): The article highlights concerns about animal welfare in greyhound racing and criticizes Tasracing's policy of withholding footage of injuries and deaths. It emphasizes the ethical implications of such practices and quotes a Greens politician who describes the situation as 'horrifying' and suggests a

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