Does politics rule greyhound racing?

July 10, 2015 Comments Off

By Bruce Teague

Can a “right” be achieved by doing the wrong thing? Perhaps in Victoria.

Leaving aside suspensions and disqualifications, the first real action from racing authorities since the start of the live baiting saga has occurred in Victoria. The state’s longstanding breeding incentive program (GOBIS) has been dumped.

It’s all about establishing “a much more responsible and acceptable structure and welfare orientated culture” according to GRV chairman, Ray Gunston. Apparently, “GOBIS in its current form does not achieve this”.

(Actually, I don’t think it was ever designed to do that. It was never any more than a handout to support local industry).

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Source:: http://www.australianracinggreyhound.com/australian-greyhound-racing/breeding/does-politics-rule-greyhound-racing/66829

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