ANN Coyte has spent six decades as a devout member of the greyhound racing family, so when news of the industry's banning broke the former Orange trainer’s heart sank.
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“I’ve been involved with greyhounds my entire life,” Coyte said.
“My father raced greyhounds, my grandfather raced them before that … I’m still in a bit of shock.
“We’d all heard the report was coming, but I don’t think anyone expected this.”
The 60-year-old was a vocal opponent of the removal of greyhound racing at Wade Park in 2005 as well, with Orange trainers racing at Bathurst in recent times.
Coyte said it will take some time for the decision to sink in and agreed trainers will now move interstate.
Nick Guthrie
I started working at the Daily Liberal in 2013 and now hold the position of senior journalist. I cover all that's happening in sport in Dubbo and the wider western area and have a passion for doing so. If you've got a story that needs telling, reach out.
I started working at the Daily Liberal in 2013 and now hold the position of senior journalist. I cover all that's happening in sport in Dubbo and the wider western area and have a passion for doing so. If you've got a story that needs telling, reach out.
