Case Studies
Take a deeper look into some of the injuries and conditions that racing greyhounds endure during their “career”. Extended time in kennels, multiple repetitive injuries and longer time off than prescribed.
Case Study – McLennan Litter
CASE STUDY: McLennan Litter Deep Dive AGE: 5 years TRAINER: Kylie McLennan STATUS: 3 racing, 3 retired, 1 used for breeding, 1 deceased and 2 unknown status. TOTAL PRIZE MONEY: $184,235 This case study looks at the histories and fates of 10 pups from one litter,...
Case Study – Under She Goes
CASE STUDY: Under She Goes is an example of injury progression when stand-down recovery times are insufficient. AGE/SEX: Age at retirement 2 years 3 months, female (born 18/1/22 in WA) STATUS: Retired following injury, 31 starts TRAINER: Trained and owned by John...
Case Study – Escapology
Case Study: This case study, of female greyhound Escapology, shows another series of injuries as result of her being a racing greyhound. She competed in 64 races during a career spanning just 2 years and 5 months. Escapology's whereabouts are unknown following her...
Case Study – Really Jayell
Case Study: This case study, of female greyhound Really Jayell, shows a life hindered by a series of injuries as result of her being a racing greyhound. She competed in 72 races in a career of just 2 years and 7 months. She sustained a wrist fracture in her final...
Case Study – West On Nero
Case Study - West On Nero Age/Sex: Born 10 April 2019, male. Status: Retired, 4 years 8 months No of Race Starts: 101 Trainer: Shane Beard. Prize Money: $16,725 INJURIES TO DATE: 8 documented injuries, 3 no apparent injuries, no off-track injury scratchings On...
Case Studies
On this page we look at the racing history of individual dogs in Western Australia. Injuries to greyhounds on racetracks are commonplace. Over the course of a greyhound’s racing career, they will incur injuries of various types, ranging from minor muscle strain to...
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