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A Western Australian greyhound racetrack has been shuttered indefinitely following the euthanasia of two dogs and injuries to several others during a race meet on Wednesday. The incident has prompted an immediate internal investigation, raising serious questions about track safety despite a recent $3 million upgrade.

Greyhounds WA announced a schedule change via their Facebook page, citing an “ongoing assessment of the Cannington racetrack” and relocating their Saturday meet to the Mandurah track.

The Wednesday program was halted after just seven of the scheduled twelve races, following four separate incidents on the track.According to a spokesperson for Racing and Wagering Western Australia,”During the meeting,two greyhounds sustained injuries and were euthanised on the advice of the on-track veterinarian,while two others sustained hock injuries and received immediate treatment.”

Did you know? – Greyhound racing has a history of safety concerns, leading to increased scrutiny from animal welfare groups. Track conditions and racing speeds are frequent points of contention.

Officials acted swiftly to provide care for the injured animals. “The self-reliant on-course veterinarian and Racing WA stewards acted to ensure all injured greyhounds received appropriate care and attention,” the spokesperson added. A complete review of the incidents is underway, and no further racing or trialling will occur at Cannington until the investigation is complete.

Racing WA expressed condolences to those connected with the affected greyhounds, reaffirming their commitment to animal welfare. “Racing WA extends its sympathies to the connections involved and will continue to ensure the care,safety and welfare of all racing animals remains a priority,” they stated.

The incident comes on the heels of a report released this month by the Coalition for the Protection of Greyhounds, which identified Cannington and mandurah as having the highest number of on-track deaths in the country for 2025. This data underscores growing concerns about the safety of greyhound racing in western Australia and the effectiveness of recent investments in track improvements.

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The investigation will likely focus on the track surface and design, seeking to determine if the recent upgrade adequately addressed safety concerns. The outcome will have significant implications for the future of greyhound racing in the region and could lead to further scrutiny of industry regulations.