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.
The latest quarter, FY2026 Q1, continues to show no-career-limiting injuries attributed directly to track factors, supporting confidence in the integrity of physical track safety standards across NSW.
Race-related injuries surged to 68%, a substantial increase from the previous quarter (48%) and reversing last quarter’s trend of improvement. Meanwhile, autogenic (intrinsic) factors accounted for 32% of injuries, marking a stable figure compared to Q4 FY2025.
Notable Trends
No track-attributed serious injuries: This maintains confidence in the integrity of NSW's physical track safety standards for career-limiting injuries.
Maintaining autogenic injuries during FY2026 Q1 at 31% shows a continued commitment by industry participants to check their greyhounds thoroughly before presenting them for racing.
78% (14 of the 18 operating tracks) scored an “A” grade is up from 57% last quarter and signals safe racing at the majority of tracks.
Contributing Factors to Career-limiting Injuries
Greyhound (Autogenic): 32% (stable from the previous quarter), indicating about a third of career-limiting injuries are linked to the individual or intrinsic factors (genetics, preparation, prior history).
Race: 68% (up again from the quarter), showing the highest proportion of injuries arising from race dynamics, such as collisions with other greyhounds, reversing the previous downward trend.
Track: 0% (unchanged), confirming the track's infrastructure did not cause any Category F injuries for the entire reporting period.
Track Performance
Best-performing tracks ("A" grade) for Q4 FY2025 were Bulli, Dubbo, Gosford, Goulburn, Grafton, Gunnedah, Ladbrokes Gardens, Muswellbrook, Richmond Straight and Taree. These tracks had a well above average safety profile for career-limiting injuries.
Temora was the only track with an "E" grade performance compared to four tracks last quarter, highlighting localised risks and the value of targeted interventions.
The performance grades provided are an essential tool for understanding how each track compares, helping to foster a safer and more informed racing environment.
Well above average
Above average
Average
Below average
Well below average
We do not grade tracks that have not held a meeting during that quarter.
