Report on Greyhound Racing in Texas (February 2013) - Grey2K USA

More documents

Recommendations

Info

SECTION 3 Greyhounds Suffer Serious Injuries • On May 21, 2009 a three-year-old red fawn greyhound named Redeem was euthanized after suffering a broken leg and a ligament tear during a race. 27 • On February 25, 2009 a two-year-old red fawn greyhound named JIT Galaxy Laser died after suffering a broken neck during a race. 28 • On January 3, 2009 a three-year-old brindle greyhound named J’s Dawn died after suffering a heart attack during a race. 29 • On October 31, 2008 a three-year-old brindle greyhound named U Too Wood was euthanized after he suffered a broken back during a race and collapsed on the track. 30 According to state records U Too Wood was injured on two other occasions before his fatal injury, including a broken leg he suffered only sixteen weeks earlier. 31 Also on October 31, 2008, a three-year-old black dog named SP’s Bradshaw was euthanized after he suffered “multiple fractures” in one of his back legs during a race. 32 State injury report for U Too Wood, who was euthanized in 2008 after he suffered a broken back and collapsed on the track. • On October 7, 2008 a four-year-old red greyhound named RPs O’Bannon died after collapsing following morning schooling. Her abdomen had ruptured and filled with blood. 33 • On April 3, 2008 a four-year-old fawn greyhound named P’s Strawboss was euthanized after suffering a broken neck during a race. 34 27 Gulf Greyhound Park Injury <strong>Report</strong> Form for Redeem, May 21, 2009; Dog Information Page for Reedem, online at http:// www.greyhound-data.com/d?i=1386845 (last visited November 1, 2012). 28 Gulf Greyhound Park Injury <strong>Report</strong> Form for JIT Galaxy Laser, February 25, 2009; Dog Information Page for JIT Galaxy Laser, online at http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?i=1519501 (last visited November 1, 2012). 29 Gulf Greyhound Park Injury <strong>Report</strong> Form for J’s Dawn, January 3, 2009; Dog Information Page for J’s Dawn, online at http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?i=1348680 (last visited November 1, 2012). 30 Gulf Greyhound Park Injury <strong>Report</strong> Form for U Too Wood, October 31, 2008; Dog Information Page for U Too Wood, online at http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?i=1355314 (last visited November 1, 2012). 31 Gulf Greyhound Park Injury <strong>Report</strong> Form for U Too Wood, July 12, 2008. 32 Gulf Greyhound Park Injury <strong>Report</strong> Form for SP’s Bradshaw, October 31, 2008; Dog Information Page for SP’s Bradshaw, online at http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?i=1295291 (last visited November 1, 2012). 33 Gulf Greyhound Park Injury <strong>Report</strong> Form for RPs O’Bannon, October, 7 2008; Dog Information Page for RPs O’Bannon online at http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?i=1295287 (last visited November 1, 2012). 34 Gulf Greyhound Park Injury <strong>Report</strong> Form for P’s Strawboss, April 3, 2008; Dog Information Page for P’s Strawboss, online at http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?i=1135599 (last visited November 1, 2012). Greyhound Racing in Texas 7
SECTION 4 Greyhound Racing is a Dying Industry Between 2007 and 2012, the total amount gambled on live pari-mutuel racing at Texas dog tracks declined by 61%. 35 During the same time period, attendance declined by 52%. 36 $25,000,000.00 Amount Gambled on Live Pari-Mutuel Racing at Texas Dog Tracks, 2007-2012 $20,000,000.00 $15,000,000.00 $10,000,000.00 $5,000,000.00 $0.00 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 500,000.00 Attendance at Texas Dog Tracks, 2007-2012 450,000.00 400,000.00 350,000.00 300,000.00 250,000.00 200,000.00 150,000.00 100,000.00 50,000.00 0.00 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 35 Texas Racing Commission, 2007-2012 Annual <strong>Report</strong>s, available at http://www.txrc.state.tx.us/agency/reports/AnnualRpt/ annual_reports.php 36 Ibid. Greyhound Racing in Texas 8
Page 3 and 4: TABLE OF CONTENTS REPORT EXECUTIVE
Page 5 and 6: SECTION 1 Historical Overview Pari-
Page 7 and 8: SECTION 3 Greyhounds Suffer Serious
Page 9: SECTION 3 Greyhounds Suffer Serious
Page 13 and 14: SECTION 5 Other Issues Greyhound Tr
Page 15 and 16: APPENDIX A Sample Greyhound Injury
Page 17 and 18: APPENDIX A Sample Greyhound Injury
Page 19 and 20: APPENDIX B Wagering Statistics from
Page 25 and 26: APPENDIX C Video Transcript -Timoth
Page 31 and 32: APPENDIX D Relevant News Stories Gr
Page 37 and 38: APPENDIX D Relevant News Stories 9/

Report on Greyhound Racing in Texas (February 2013) - Grey2K USA

Create successful ePaper yourself

Delete template?

Save as template?