{
  "id": 497614,
  "title": "Greyhound badly injured in race supporting Tasmanian industry",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/greyhound-badly-injured-in-race-supporting-tasmanian-industry",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-10T19:24:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News",
    "slug": "abc-news",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-11/tas-greyhound-injured-in-nsw-we-stand-with-tasmania-race/107016384"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a greyhound race held in New South Wales, supporting Tasmania's greyhound racing industry, a dog named Manila Shelby suffered severe injuries. The incident occurred on August 9 during race two, a 330-metre dash called \"We Stand With Tasmania Pathways.\" The five-year-old dog collided with another greyhound at the first turn, crashing into a metal side barrier, and struggled to regain her footing before finishing the race.\n\nStewards reported that Manila Shelby likely broke her shoulder blade and injured her tricep. The greyhound has been suspended from racing for 60 days and the race replay video has been removed from the state's racing website. This tragedy is part of a pattern of falls and injuries in races named \"We Stand With Tasmania\" across the country, including in Maitland, Nowra, and Warragul.\n\nTasmania's peak greyhound racing body, Tasracing, justifies the deletion of race videos, citing respect for the industry and the involved trainers and animals. Tasmanian Greens animal rights spokesperson Cassy O' Connor expressed horror at the event, deeming it characteristic of the dangerous conditions greyhounds face during racing. The state government has pledged to reduce funding for the industry starting in 2029, coinciding with the end of the current funding agreement. Premier Jeremy Rockliff acknowledged the need to reassess the future of the sport, emphasizing animal welfare concerns. However, the Tasmanian Liberal MP Marcus Vermey and Labor continue to support the industry. Greyhound Racing NSW has been asked for their comment on the matter.",
  "summary": "Greyhound races held under the name \"We Stand With Tasmania\", in support of the state's embattled industry, have featured a number of dog fall incidents which have been scrubbed from the record.",
  "key_points": [
    "Manila Shelby, a five-year-old greyhound, injured in race",
    "Collided with another dog at first turn, broke shoulder blade",
    "Tasmania's greyhound racing industry faces scrutiny and funding cuts"
  ],
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        "outlet": "ABC News AU",
        "title": "Greyhound badly injured in race supporting Tasmanian industry",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/greyhound-badly-injured-in-race-supporting-tasmanian-industry-499667",
        "published": "2026-08-10T19:24:39.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}