http://www.photojournale.com/categories.php?cat_id=7 This was to be an evenings entertainment, a light hearted tale (no pun intended) of fun and camaraderie. Within ten minutes of my arrival that changed dramatically. The first race had just started, when suddenly a dog fell.
There is no way to describe the noise of an animal in extreme pain. The sounds of such a gentle natured animal as a greyhound, dying in such a public spot curdled my blood. Ten minutes later the noise was extinguished, the vets had euthanased the dog on the far side of the track. It had broken both its front legs.
I then set out to find out who were the people that were involved in what seemed to me like the most barbaric sport I had ever encountered.
Photo Documentary / Photo Journal Story by award winning Australian photographer ,Lisa Hogben]]> Sun, 19 Apr 2026 12:23:40 GMT http://www.photojournale.com/details.php?image_id=111 Wed, 12 Oct 2005 17:20:44 GMT
Napping greyhounds at the end of a long day.]]> Gone to The Dogs | An Evening at Dapto Greyhound Races, Australia http://www.photojournale.com/details.php?image_id=111 http://www.photojournale.com/details.php?image_id=110 Wed, 12 Oct 2005 17:17:24 GMT
A surreal moment of communication between dog and human.]]> Gone to The Dogs | An Evening at Dapto Greyhound Races, Australia http://www.photojournale.com/details.php?image_id=110 http://www.photojournale.com/details.php?image_id=109 Wed, 12 Oct 2005 17:14:41 GMT
An owner/trainer assists his charge into his own caravan trailer for travelling.]]> Gone to The Dogs | An Evening at Dapto Greyhound Races, Australia http://www.photojournale.com/details.php?image_id=109 http://www.photojournale.com/details.php?image_id=108 Wed, 12 Oct 2005 17:12:06 GMT
After racing the greyhounds are thoroughly washed to ensure they cool down and to prevent skin disorders from excess sweat soaking their fur.]]> Gone to The Dogs | An Evening at Dapto Greyhound Races, Australia http://www.photojournale.com/details.php?image_id=108 http://www.photojournale.com/details.php?image_id=107 Wed, 12 Oct 2005 17:05:38 GMT
A family enjoys the ambience of Dapto with their favourite greyhound friend]]> Gone to The Dogs | An Evening at Dapto Greyhound Races, Australia http://www.photojournale.com/details.php?image_id=107 http://www.photojournale.com/details.php?image_id=106 Wed, 12 Oct 2005 17:01:53 GMT
The TAB office at Dapto Dogs. People hand in their winning tickets. The greyhound racing industry in NSW has an annual turnover of $500 million.]]> Gone to The Dogs | An Evening at Dapto Greyhound Races, Australia http://www.photojournale.com/details.php?image_id=106 http://www.photojournale.com/details.php?image_id=105 Wed, 12 Oct 2005 16:58:58 GMT
Gambling men, known as punters, leave the stands to go and collect their winnings after a race is finished. Annual attendances at greyhound races are in excess of 150,000.]]> Gone to The Dogs | An Evening at Dapto Greyhound Races, Australia http://www.photojournale.com/details.php?image_id=105 http://www.photojournale.com/details.php?image_id=104 Wed, 12 Oct 2005 16:56:00 GMT
Stretcher bearers leave the track after a dog trips and breaks both front legs while racing. It is euthanased after several minutes of consultation by the veterinary staff. While such serious injuries are supposedly a rarity, ?race incidents? are common and bruises and sprains make up the majority of medical interventions]]> Gone to The Dogs | An Evening at Dapto Greyhound Races, Australia http://www.photojournale.com/details.php?image_id=104 http://www.photojournale.com/details.php?image_id=103 Wed, 12 Oct 2005 16:52:27 GMT
A disappointed owner leads a dog away after a race failure.]]> Gone to The Dogs | An Evening at Dapto Greyhound Races, Australia http://www.photojournale.com/details.php?image_id=103 http://www.photojournale.com/details.php?image_id=102 Wed, 12 Oct 2005 16:45:12 GMT
The greyhounds reach the end of the run and are slowed down by a gradual incline in the track at the end of the race. The electric hare veers off to seek shelter behind the rubber mats, otherwise the dogs would attempt to continue chasing it.]]> Gone to The Dogs | An Evening at Dapto Greyhound Races, Australia http://www.photojournale.com/details.php?image_id=102