A review of stewards’ reports revealed that the devastation on Australian racetracks continued in the first half of 2022, with 78 greyhound deaths and more than 5000 injuries recorded in the first half of 2022.

The statistics below cover a wide range. On average, one greyhound was killed while racing every 2.3 days, while 28 dogs were hurt every day.

Here are descriptions of the deceased greyhounds and links to stewards’ reports.

Note:  Two injured dogs were put to death away from the tracks in the first quarter of 2022, according to the NSW regulator, who did not offer the pets’ names. In 2021, 28 dogs perished in the same manner.

Racing data for first half 2022

Greyhound deaths by state

A horror race meeting at Ballarat on 14 March saw one greyhound killed, one seriously injured, and six others injured. The video shows three greyhounds falling violently, one of them, Cruickshank, suffered a broken leg and was killed after the race.

Tracks with most deaths

Tracks with most injuries

Description of fatal injury

Greyhounds must race quickly around turns, which puts tremendous strain on their legs. This is evidenced by catastrophic injuries, such as broken legs in greyhounds that collide with other dogs or fall violently.

Violent fall, first turn
The Gardens, Newcastle, 24 December 2021

Description of fracture types

Greyhound deaths by track

Cause of fatal injury

Direct cause of death

Track location of fatal injury

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Age of greyhounds killed racing

Gender of greyhounds killed racing

Greyhound injuries by state

Major greyhound injuries by state

Note: major injuries are classed as those injuries with stand-down periods of 28-42 days

Life-threatening greyhound injuries by state

Note: life- and career-threatening injuries are classed as those injuries with stand-down periods greater than 42 days

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This video shows a young greyhound called Dr Dean at the Hobart track on 21 June 2022. He is limping round the home turn after colliding with another greyhound and falling. 

Greyhound injuries by track

* Straight track

Rest in peace

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Killed on Australian racing tracks in the first half of 2022

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