Gone to the dogs: racing fans mourn closure of ‘Wenty’, Sydney’s historic greyhound track
Summary
The greyhound racing at Wentworth Park, a famous track in central Sydney since 1932, held its final races before the site is set for demolition after 2027. The racing industry plans to move to Richmond, with government funding supporting the transition, while some people protest against greyhound racing due to animal welfare concerns.Key Facts
- Wentworth Park in Sydney hosted greyhound races since 1932.
- The track’s last race meeting was on a recent Friday night, ending with the Million Dollar Chase won by a dog named Magical Ang.
- The site will be demolished after October 2027 and turned back into parkland by Sydney’s council.
- Greyhound Racing NSW chose Richmond, about an hour from Sydney, as the new location for races.
- The state government promised $10 million to support moving the industry to a new site.
- Some protesters oppose greyhound racing, citing concerns about dog welfare.
- A group named Greyhounds as Pets helps retired racing dogs find new homes.
- Some fans feel sad about losing Wentworth Park, which they say had a special atmosphere.
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