Track Injury Performance

Welcome to the inaugural edition of Track Injury Performance, a new quarterly publication from Greyhound Racing NSW (GRNSW) designed to provide valuable insights into greyhound welfare. This publication is an important resource for greyhound owners and trainers, offering a detailed look at the performance of tracks in relation to Career-limiting injuries sustained during a racing event—a key aspect of greyhound racing welfare.

As part of GRNSW’s ongoing commitment to transparency and the continuous improvement of animal welfare standards, this publication presents data collected independently by the NSW Greyhound Welfare & Integrity Commission (GWIC). Through this data, we aim to provide owners and trainers with objective, data-driven insights into how injuries are assessed across various tracks in NSW. This will assist in making informed decisions when choosing a track for racing.

Career-limiting injuries, which include both Category E injuries and a subset of Category D injuries (typically career-limiting bone fractures), are a critical factor in understanding the risks associated with greyhound racing. By presenting these injuries and their contributing factors (published in GWIC’s Analysis of greyhound racing injuries) this report empowers owners and trainers to make decisions that prioritise the well-being of their greyhounds.

It is noteworthy that, for the period from Q1 FY2024 to Q2 FY2025, the track per se has not been a contributing factor for any Category F injuries in NSW. The data also shows that overall 39% of these injuries are autogenic (resulting from the greyhound’s own actions) and 53% are race-related, with a significant portion stemming from external impacts with other greyhounds.

The performance grades provided are an essential tool for understanding how each track compares, helping to foster a safer and more informed racing environment. 

A.     Well above average

B.     Above average

C.    Average

D.    Below average

E.      Well below average