Greyhound racing is the sport of racing greyhounds. The dogs chase a lure (an artificial hare or rabbit) on a track until they arrive at the finish line. The one that arrives first is the winner.

In many countries, greyhound racing is purely amateur and conducted for enjoyment. In other countries (particularly the US, UK, and Australia), greyhound racing is a popular form of parimutuel gambling, similar to horse racing. There is some popular concern in the latter countries regarding the well-being of the dogs; the effectiveness of industry efforts to address these concerns is controversial. A greyhound adoption movement has arisen to assist retired racing dogs in finding homes as pets.

Links

• Global Association of all greyhound racing organizations
• Greyhound Hall of Fame recognizing tracks, breeders and dogs
• UK greyhound track information and forum for greyhound enthusuasts
• An international forum for the greyhound racing industry
• NSW National Coursing Association, Australia
• Greyhound Racing in Australia Victory, Australia
• Greyhound Racing newspaper published for over 73 years
• A British greyhound racing board
• UK greyhound racing information
• Irish greyhound racing board
• Continental Greyhound Racing Federation
• Finnish Greyhound Racing Association
• The American Greyhound Council (Joint NGA & AGTOA Welfare Organization)
• Comprehensive database covering greyhound pedigrees, races, stadiums, and adoption worldwide
• Grey 2K USA
• Greyhound Connection, portal site listing greyhound information
• Greyhound Protection League, a group critical of the racing industry
• USA Defenders of Greyhounds, a group working to protect racing greyhounds
• List of abuse cases reported by the Greyhound protection league.

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Video: Westhoughton & Bolton Greyhound Racing Derby Final Night

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