{"id":87024,"date":"2025-02-20T14:05:10","date_gmt":"2025-02-20T14:05:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/?p=87024"},"modified":"2025-02-20T16:45:22","modified_gmt":"2025-02-20T16:45:22","slug":"end-of-the-race-greyhound-racing-banned-in-wales","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/politics-social-justice\/end-of-the-race-greyhound-racing-banned-in-wales","title":{"rendered":"End of the race: Greyhound racing banned in Wales"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Welsh Senedd has outlawed greyhound racing, hailed as a triumph for animal welfare but leaving racing enthusiasts mourning the loss of a decades-old tradition.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/IMG_0460-2-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-87341\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/IMG_0460-2-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/IMG_0460-2-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/IMG_0460-2-1-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/IMG_0460-2-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/IMG_0460-2-1-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/IMG_0460-2-1-293x165.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/IMG_0460-2-1-1400x787.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/IMG_0460-2-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-87341\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/IMG_0460-2-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/IMG_0460-2-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/IMG_0460-2-1-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/IMG_0460-2-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/IMG_0460-2-1-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/IMG_0460-2-1-293x165.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/IMG_0460-2-1-1400x787.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Some greyhounds begin racing as young as a year and a half old.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Greyhound racing in Wales is coming to an end. The sport has been banned over animal welfare concerns, a move celebrated by campaigners but condemned by racing enthusiasts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Greyhound Rescue Wales, alongside charities like Blue Cross and the RSPCA, has long pushed for a ban. They argue the sport is outdated and cruel. Last year, 601 dogs raced at Valley Greyhounds\u2014the last track in Wales. At least 115 were injured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis is a momentous day for greyhounds, an ancient and noble breed whose very recent history has been blighted by this cruel and unnecessary gambling product,\u201d said Tim Doyle, CEO of Greyhound Rescue Wales. \u201cWe are pleased that the Welsh Government has put animal welfare first and added Wales to the extensive list of countries that have banned greyhound racing in recent years.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/0-4-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-87296\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/0-4-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/0-4-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/0-4-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/0-4-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/0-4-293x165.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/0-4-1400x788.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/0-4.jpg 2016w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/0-4-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-87296\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/0-4-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/0-4-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/0-4-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/0-4-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/0-4-293x165.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/0-4-1400x788.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/0-4.jpg 2016w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A trainer leads her dog to the start line.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Not everyone agrees, however. Paul, a Valley Greyhounds regular, is devastated. \u201cGutted, mate. Absolutely gutted. This place means everything to me. Been comin\u2019 here since I was a kid. Now they\u2019re just shuttin\u2019 it down. It ain\u2019t right.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He insists the dogs are loved and well cared for. \u201cThey love to run\u2014it\u2019s what they\u2019re bred for. If there was cruelty goin\u2019 on, I wouldn\u2019t be here. Banning it will push it underground, and that\u2019ll be worse.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dai, another supporter, is furious. \u201cThis is a stitch-up! They\u2019ve taken no notice of us. Just a bunch of do-gooders who don\u2019t know the first thing about racing deciding what\u2019s best for us.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1156\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/White-Colorful-Modern-Timeline-Design-Process-Infographic.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-87041\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/White-Colorful-Modern-Timeline-Design-Process-Infographic.jpg 800w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/White-Colorful-Modern-Timeline-Design-Process-Infographic-208x300.jpg 208w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/White-Colorful-Modern-Timeline-Design-Process-Infographic-770x1113.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/White-Colorful-Modern-Timeline-Design-Process-Infographic-293x423.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1156\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/White-Colorful-Modern-Timeline-Design-Process-Infographic.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-87041\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/White-Colorful-Modern-Timeline-Design-Process-Infographic.jpg 800w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/White-Colorful-Modern-Timeline-Design-Process-Infographic-208x300.jpg 208w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/White-Colorful-Modern-Timeline-Design-Process-Infographic-770x1113.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/White-Colorful-Modern-Timeline-Design-Process-Infographic-293x423.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For many, Valley Greyhounds was more than a track. \u201cIt\u2019s gonna rip the heart out of the place,\u201d Paul said. \u201cWe\u2019re like a family. Friday nights, a few pints, a flutter, a catch-up. Now they\u2019re takin\u2019 it away.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Doyle acknowledged the challenges ahead. \u201cWe are now hard at work with our partner rescues to coordinate and manage the rehoming of dogs leaving the industry, and we are committed to ensuring that no dog is made homeless by the end to greyhound racing in Wales.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/IMG_0420-1-1024x577.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-87164\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/IMG_0420-1-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/IMG_0420-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/IMG_0420-1-770x434.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/IMG_0420-1-293x165.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/IMG_0420-1.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/IMG_0420-1-1024x577.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-87164\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/IMG_0420-1-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/IMG_0420-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/IMG_0420-1-770x434.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/IMG_0420-1-293x165.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/IMG_0420-1.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Greyhounds in full flight.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>With the last Welsh track closing, some may head to England. Others fear this is the beginning of the end for greyhound racing in the UK. Doyle hopes Wales\u2019 decision will set a precedent. \u201cWe hope that respective governments will now take notice of Wales leading the way in putting greyhound welfare above entertainment.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Welsh Government has outlawed greyhound racing, hailed as a triumph for animal welfare but leaving racing enthusiasts mourning.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1237,"featured_media":87341,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[14],"tags":[384,438],"coauthors":[1340],"class_list":["post-87024","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-politics-social-justice","tag-pets","tag-senedd"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.2 - 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