THERE are accidents in greyhound racing but officials say it is how occurrences are minimised and the aftermath is managed that is vitally important.
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Midway through Monday night's racing at Kennerson Park, the race four favourite Ef Ay Zarr tumbled in wet conditions on the first corner.
While the rest of the pack went racing past, the 23-month-old female lay on the ground yelping in pain.
Trackside, people ran - trainers, stewards and others - towards the stricken dog. It was immediately calmed down and stretchered off towards on the on-site vet.
At every single race across NSW a vet is present and ready to help dogs just like Ef Ay Zarr if they are injured.
NSW Greyhound Breeders Owners and Trainers Association operations manager Ellen Harris was at the Bathurst track on Monday and admitted witnessing an incident like this is distressing for all involved.
“No one in our industry likes seeing their animals distressed,” she said.
“Trainers spend so much time with their greyhounds so have a strong connection with them.”
A steward's report was completed and lodged with Greyhound Racing NSW.
