A fourth doping case came to light in a verdict published yesterday when the Racing Integrity Unit (RIU) indicted BL Goldsack after presenting a prohibited substance for racing to a dog.
The dog Light Cruiser was given diclofenac, a drug used to prevent or relieve pain, swelling, and inflammation that is dangerous to animals if ingested.
SAFE spokeswoman Jessica Chambers says this case adds to our concerns about dogs.
“All eyes are on the industry right now, and nothing has changed for suffering dogs,” said Chambers. “Until the government steps in and stops racing, dogs will continue to suffer.”
Goldsack was fined $ 3,000 and fined $ 1,500 in costs and expenses to the RIU and $ 500 to the Judicial Inspectorate, but was suddenly caught in a “tumult of derogatory, abusive, and obscene outbursts ” leave.
“It’s no surprise that the public has little faith in the greyhound racing industry. When owners / trainers abuse RIU officials, we can only imagine how the dogs will be treated, ”Chambers said.
So far, 31,780 people have signed the petition banning greyhound racing. The petition was launched by the Greyhound Protection League New Zealand in collaboration with SAFE and Grey2K USA Worldwide.
Greyhound races are coming under increasing scrutiny around the world. Members of the US House of Representatives have passed legislation banning greyhound racing. A greyhound racing ban is also being debated in the UK House of Commons after a petition with 100,000 signatures was filed.
Here in Aotearoa, Race Secretary Grant Robertson recently announced an independent review of greyhound racing.
“Robertson must act now. Dog races must be suspended immediately pending verification.”
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