A Day in The Life of a Greyhound: Preparing for a Race
An insight into a day in the life of a racing greyhound on a race day.
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An insight into a day in the life of a racing greyhound on a race day.
Greyhound racing is one of the most popular spectator sports in the UK and has been for many years. Indeed, for almost 100 years, millions of people have enjoyed a ‘Night at the Dogs’.
Greyhound racing has a rich history dating back to the 16th century, evolving from hare coursing into a major spectator sport by the 20th century, with its peak in the post-war years when attendance reached over 70 million annually.
Greyhound racing has been part of the British sporting fabric for many years now, almost 100 years to be exact.