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| For Immediate Release, Thursday 24 October 2019 Wellington Activists Protest Systemic Horse Racing Cruelty What: Horse Racing Kills Protest at Spring Race Day When: Saturday 26 October 2019, 11:30am onwards Where: Wellington Racing Club, 10 Racecourse Road Trentham, Upper Hut This Saturday, Spring Raceday at the Wellington Racing Club will see anti-horse racing protesters demonstrating outside the main entrance. Activists will be holding placards and banners with confronting images of the cruel reality behind horse racing as well as using a PA system to educate the public. They will be calling on racegoers to reconsider supporting this so called ‘sport’. They will also be demanding the industry at the very least implement a comprehensive retirement plan for all racehorses. Coalition for the Protection of Racehorses (CPR) spokesperson Frances Baker said today, “We are against the horse racing industry because of the inherent cruelty horses are subjected to. Horses are sentient beings and feel pain just as much as a dog or a human. If you were to be caught whipping a cat or dog then you would be sent to jail. Horse racing being under the guise of a ‘sport’ should not suddenly make that acceptable. Every aspect of these horses lives revolves around making money and as a result their welfare is compromised.” On this day the Wellington Racing Club lures people into supporting horse cruelty through supporting charity, hosting family activities and using the facade of glamour, but behind exists a shocking reality for the horses themselves. Life Flight do wonderful life saving work but that should never be at the expense of others. “We will witness families attending the races on Saturday. We need them to think about what they are supporting. By attending they are encouraging an industry which thrives off both animal abuse and problem gambling, affecting individual lives and breaking up families. With New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing making it easier for people to bet via the use of technology, they are also encouraging the public to gamble on horses lives.” Recently we have seen investigations at an slaughterhouse in Queensland, Australia which revealed horrific practices where horses were subjected to extreme abuse. (View here.) “In one year, it is estimated approximately 4,000 innocent horses from the racing industry were killed at this one slaughterhouse alone. When we bet on horses, we are betting on their lives by funding this cruel industry. I think people would be shocked to learn of the numbers of sentient beings that are killed annually, for pet food and for financial gain in New Zealand.” “On the 5th November we will see Australia stand down for a day because of the Melbourne Cup. When has it been acceptable to celebrate animals being flogged, dying from haemorrhages, heart attacks and fractures? It is only legal when it’s horse racing.”“When no longer profitable, horses are being sent to the knackery to be turned into dog food just like so many foals that don’t have the temperament or the natural ability and don’t make it to the racetrack.” “We want people to think twice about attending a racing event. There are other cruelty-free events that you can go to for a good day out. It is not a party for the animals” Ms Baker said. “We are starting to see the younger generation turn away from using animals for entertainment. They see that this isn’t a great day out for the horses but rather a day of abuse. Horse racing is 21st century legalised cruelty” ENDS For More information: horseracingkills.com |
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| For Immediate Release, Wednesday 23 October 2019 Animal Rights Activists Target Cox Plate Whips n Spurs What: Protest at Cox Plate Whips n Spurs When: Saturday 26 October, 2019 12:30-3pm Where: Ellerslie Racecourse, 80 Ascot Ave, Remuera Auckland This Saturday, The Cox Plate race day features Whips n Spurs at the Ellerslie Racecourse. Racegoers will be dressed up for ‘Whips n Spurs’ and so will anti-racing protesters as they demonstrate outside the racetrack. “Animal abuse is so normalised in the horse racing industry, they blatantly name an event after the cruel and painful instruments used to dominate horses and push them well beyond their limits” said Coalition for the Protection of Racehorses (CPR) spokesperson Aya Oba. Activists will be holding placards and banners with confronting images of the cruel reality behind horse racing, calling on racegoers and members of public to reconsider supporting the so-called ‘sport’ and ‘entertainment’. “We will protesting against animal cruelty but we will be dressed up just like racegoers, showing that an opportunity to ‘glam up’ doesn’t require support of animal abuse” Ms Oba said. “We are opposed to horse racing. The cruelty in the industry has been well hidden and we want to raise awareness in a peaceful yet effective and unique way so that people consider making kinder choices by not attending or betting on horse racing” she said. “We have already recorded the deaths of 12 horses from haemorrhages, heart attacks and fractures related to horse racing so far this year. Most recently, racing at Wanganui, Guy Fox was killed after colliding with a fallen horse in a jumps race. All these deaths are in the name of gambling and entertainment.” “It’s your bet and their lives. Every aspect of their life revolves around making money in the name of entertainment and as a result, their welfare is compromised.” “These horses are bred into a lifestyle that is completely unnatural to them. They are whipped and forced to run for their lives often sustaining injuries that can prematurely make them uncompetitive”. “It is the reality that when the horses are no longer profitable, many are sent to the knackery to be turned into dog food just like so many foals that don’t have the desired temperament or the natural ability so never even make it to the racetrack.” “We want people to think twice about attending and supporting racing events. There are cruelty-free ways to dress up and have a good time. It is not a party for the animals.” “Horses are sentient, intelligent and majestic beings. How do we justify the mistreatment and death of innocent animals? We need to end animal cruelty and speciesism” Ms Oba said. Protest location: Corner of Ascot Avenue and Greenlane East, Remuera ENDS For More information: horseracingkills.com |
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| For Immediate Release, Friday 20 September 2019 Guy Fox Killed – Animal Rights Activists to Protest at Spring Race Day What: Horse Racing Kills Protest at Spring Race Day When: Saturday 28 September, 11:30am onwards Where: Ellerslie Racecourse, 80 Ascot Ave, Remuera, Auckland Killed in a cruel jumps race at Wanganui yesterday, Guy Fox is the latest victim of New Zealand horse racing. The replay for Race 3 was left off the Love Racing New Zealand website, with a note saying ‘Due to an incident during this race the footage won’t be posted’. “We need to stop the cruelty, not the images” said Coalition for the Protection of Racehorses (CPR) spokesperson Aya Oba. “This is another example of the racing industry trying to hide the reality of what really goes on in horse racing.” she said. This Saturday, Spring Race Day at the Ellerslie Racecourse will see anti-horse racing protesters demonstrating for Guy Fox and all the horses who suffer at the hands of horse racing. Activists will be holding placards and banners with confronting images of the cruel reality behind horseracing, calling on racegoers and members of public to reconsider supporting the so-called ‘sport’. “Every aspect of these horses lives revolves around making money and as a result their welfare is compromised as they are pushed well beyond their limits.” “We have already recorded the deaths of 12 horses from haemorrhages, heart attacks and fractures related to horseracing so far this year. Most recently, Guy Fox (7yo) was killed at Wanganui as he was forced to jump obstacles at high speeds, crashing into fallen horse Revolution. All of these deaths are in the name of gambling and entertainment. People are betting on their lives” “When the horses are no longer profitable, many are sent to the knackery to be turned into dog food as are many foals that don’t have the temperament or the natural ability and don’t make it to the racetrack. “ “We want people to think twice about attending and supporting horse racing events. There are other cruelty-free events that you can go to for a good day out. It is not a party for the animals.” “Horses are sentient, intelligent and majestic animals. We cannot justify the mistreatment and killing of innocent beings.” Ms Oba said. ENDS For More information: horseracingkills.com |
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| For Immediate Release, Friday 23 August 2019 Another Horse Killed – Activists Target ‘Pakuranga Hunt Day’ at the Races What: Horse Racing Kills protest at Pakuranga Hunt Day When: Saturday 24 August 11.00am onwards Where: Ellerslie Racecourse, 80 Ascot Ave, Remuera, Auckland This Saturday, Pakuranga Hunt Day at the Ellerslie Racecourse will see anti-horse racing protesters demonstrating at the corner of Ascot Avenue and Greenlane East. Activists will be holding placards and banners with confronting images of the cruel reality behind horseracing, calling on racegoers and members of the public to reconsider supporting the so-called ‘sport’ and ‘entertainment’. Coalition for the Protection of Racehorses (CPR) spokesperson Aya Oba said today, “We are opposed to horse racing. The cruelty in the industry has been well hidden so we want to raise awareness in a peaceful yet effective manner.” This race day will be hosted by the Pakuranga Hunt Club – a club who exploit both horses and dogs to tear apart the bodies of terrified hares. Similarly to horse racing, this animal cruelty is perpetrated under the guise of tradition and entertainment. The icing on the cake is that the days’ races will feature a steeplechase, where horses are forced to jumps over obstacles at high speeds with a human on their back, significantly increasing their risk of injury and death. “Jumps racing is particularly cruel for horses. Every time a horse is forced to compete in a jumps race, he or she is playing a game of Russian roulette.” Said Aya. “Every aspect of their life revolves around making money and as a result, their welfare is compromised. We have already recorded the deaths of 11 horses this year from haemorrhages, heart attacks and fractures related to horseracing. Just last week, racing at Te Aroha, Mitjavile (5yo) died from a suspected heart attack. These are just the deaths that are recorded as occurring on the track. Many more go unreported behind the scenes. All these deaths are in the name of gambling and entertainment.” “People are betting on their lives” “Horses are bred into a lifestyle that is completely unnatural to them. They are whipped, isolated and forced to run for their lives often sustaining injuries that can prematurely make them uncompetitive. “ “When the horses are no longer profitable, many are sent to the knackery to be turned into dog food. An undisclosed number of foals are also killed because they don’t have the desired temperament or the natural ability to be competitive on the racetrack. “ “Thousands of thoroughbreds in NZ are getting killed on a yearly basis because of this industry.” “We want people to think twice about attending and supporting racing events. There are other cruelty-free events that you can go to for a good day out. It is not a party for the animals.” “Horses are sentient, intelligent and majestic animals. We cannot justify the mistreatment and killing of innocent beings.” For More information: horseracingkills.com |
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| For Immediate Release, Tuesday 6 August 2019 Shocking vision at Taumarunui as two horses are killed! The Coalition for the Protection of Racehorses states “Horse racing is 21st century legalised cruelty; recently two horses died in one day at Taumarunui Racing Club, Rotorua. All in the name of entertainment and gambling”. Assign was killed in Race 1 whilst being forced to jump obstacles (footage here 2:10). Not Usual Delight was injured and killed in Race 4 (footage here 0:25). Coalition for the Protection of Racehorses (CPR) spokesperson Frances Baker said today, “We are opposed to horse racing and jumps racing in particular because of the inherent cruelty horses are subjected to. Every time a horse is forced to compete in a jumps race, he’s playing a game of Russian roulette- a game he cannot win. Every aspect of their life revolves around making money and as a result, their welfare is often compromised.” “Last year, in NZ, four horses were killed as a result of breaking or fracturing their bones whilst forced to jump at high speeds. Only three months into the 2019 jumps season, we have already seen three innocent horses die from haemorrhages, heart attacks, and fractures. Including the flat racing deaths, that is a shocking 10 horses that have died on track so far this year. That’s 10 horses too many.” “Jumps racing involves forcing horses to jump over obstacles at speed, with a human on their back, whilst having to run much longer distances than flat races.” “Jumps racing is nothing more than an abattoir with a winning post.” “Thousands more thoroughbreds in NZ are getting killed on a yearly basis because of this cruel industry.” “Even if they survive being repeatedly pushed beyond their limits, most are disposed of like a piece of rubbish. There is no retirement plan for racehorses.” She said. “Horses are bred into a lifestyle that is completely unnatural to them. They are whipped and forced to run for their lives often sustaining injuries that can prematurely make them uncompetitive. “ “When no longer profitable, most are sent to the knackery to be turned into dog food just like so many foals that don’t have the temperament or the natural ability and don’t make it to the racetrack. “ “We want people to think twice about attending a racing event. There are other cruelty-free events that you can go to for a good day out. It is not a party for the animals.” “We are urging the racing industry to at the very least, ban jumps racing and implement a retirement plan for all racehorses, not just the ones that make millions in profit for their connections.” “If you really care about animals, you shouldn’t be going to the races” For More information: horesracingkills.com |
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| For Immediate Release, Friday 5 July 2019 Animals Rights Activists Target “Wellington Steeplechase Day” And Call For A Ban On Jumps Racing What: Protest To Ban Jumps Racing When: Saturday 13 July 2019 Where: Wellington Racing Club, 10 Racecourse Road, Trentham, Upper Hutt. Next Saturday, Wellington Steeplechase Day at the Wellington Racing Club will see anti-horse racing protesters demonstrating outside the main entrance. Activists will be holding placards and banners with confronting images of the cruel reality behind horseracing calling on racegoers to reconsider supporting the so-called ‘sport’. They will also be demanding the industry at the very least ban jumps racing. Coalition for the Protection of Racehorses (CPR) spokesperson Frances Baker said today, “We are opposed to horse racing and jumps racing in particular because of the inherent cruelty horses are subjected to. Every time a horse is forced to compete in a jumps race, he’s playing a game of Russian roulette- a game he cannot win. Every aspect of their life revolves around making money and as a result, their welfare is often compromised.” “Jumps racing involves forcing horses to jump over obstacles at speed, with a human on their back, whilst having to run much longer distances than flat races.” “Last year, in NZ, four horses were killed as a result of breaking or fracturing their bones whilst forced to jump at high speeds. Only two months into the 2019 jumps season, we have already seen four innocent horses die from haemorrhages, heart attacks, and fractures. Including the flat racing deaths, that is a shocking 8 horses that have died on track so far this year. All in the name of gambling and entertainment.” “Jumps racing is nothing more than an abattoir with a winning post.” “Additionally, thousands of thoroughbreds in NZ are getting killed on a yearly basis because of this cruel industry. Even if they survive being repeatedly pushed beyond their limits, most are disposed of like a piece of rubbish. There is no retirement plan for racehorses.” She said. “Horses are bred into a lifestyle that is completely unnatural to them. They are whipped and forced to run for their lives often sustaining injuries that can prematurely make them uncompetitive. “ “When no longer profitable, most are sent to the knackery to be turned into dog food just like so many foals that don’t have the temperament or the natural ability and don’t make it to the racetrack. “ “We want people to think twice about attending a racing event. There are other cruelty-free events that you can go to for a good day out. It is not a party for the animals.” “We are urging the racing industry to at the very least, ban jumps racing and implement a retirement plan for all racehorses, not just the ones that make millions in profit for their connections.” “If you really care about animals, you shouldn’t be going to the races” For More information: horesracingkills.com |
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| For Immediate Release: Friday 15 March 2019 Animal advocates target ‘Al Basti Equiworld Oaks Day’ at Wellington demanding a retirement plan for all racehorses What: ‘Horse Racing Kills’ protest at Al Basti Equiworld Oaks Day When: Saturday 16th March 2019, 11.30am onwards Where: Wellington Racing Club, 10 Racecourse Road, Trentham, Upper Hutt. This Saturday, Oaks Day at the Wellington Racing Club will see anti-horse racing protesters demonstrating outside the main entrance. Armed with a PA system, along with confronting images on placards and banners, racegoers will not be able to avoid learning the truth behind the glamorous facade of horse racing at this Saturdays Oaks Day. Horse advocates will be educating the public and calling on racegoers to reconsider supporting the ‘sport’. They will also be demanding the industry at the very least implement a comprehensive retirement plan for all racehorses. Coalition for the Protection of Racehorses (CPR) spokesperson Frances Baker said today, “We are against the inherent cruelty horses are subjected to in the horse racing industry. Horses are sentient beings and feel pain just as much as a dog or a human. Every aspect of their life revolves around making money and as a result, their welfare is often compromised.” “Then, if they survive being repeatedly pushed beyond their limits most are disposed of like a piece of rubbish. There is no retirement plan for racehorses.” she said. “Horses are bred into a lifestyle that is completely unnatural to them. They are whipped and forced to run for their lives often sustaining injuries that can prematurely make them uncompetitive.” “When no longer profitable, most are sent to the knackery to be turned into dog food just like so many foals that don’t have the temperament or the natural ability and don’t make it to the racetrack. We are urging the racing industry to at the very least, implement a retirement plan for all racehorses, not just the ones that make millions in profit for their connections.” “We want people to think twice about attending a racing event. There are other cruelty-free events that you can go to for a good day out. It is not a party for the animals.” “If you really care about animals, you shouldn’t be going to the races” For more information: horseracingkills.com ENDS |
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| For Immediate Release, Friday March 8, 2019 Animal activists target two horse cruelty events across two cities What: ‘Horse Racing Kills’ protest at Wellington Feature Raceday and Auckland Cup Day When: Saturday 9th March 2019, 11.00am onwards Where: Wellington Racing Club, 10 Racecourse Road, Trentham, Upper Hutt, and Auckland’s Ellerslie Race Course, 80 Ascot Ave, Remuera This Saturday, Feature Raceday at the Wellington Racing Club and Auckland Cup Day will see anti-horse racing protesters demonstrating outside the main entrance. Activists will be holding placards and banners with confronting images of the cruel reality behind horseracing. They will be educating the public and calling on racegoers to reconsider supporting the ‘sport’. They will also be demanding the industry at the very least implement a comprehensive retirement plan for all racehorses. Coalition for the Protection of Racehorses (CPR) Wellington spokesperson Frances Baker said today, “We are against the inherent cruelty horses are subjected to in the horse racing industry. Horses are sentient beings and feel pain just as much as a dog or a human. Every aspect of their life revolves around making money and as a result, their welfare is often compromised.” “Then, if they survive being repeatedly pushed beyond their limits most are disposed of like a piece of rubbish. There is no retirement plan for racehorses.” she said. “Horses are bred into a lifestyle that is completely unnatural to them. They are whipped and forced to run for their lives often sustaining injuries that can prematurely make them uncompetitive.” “When no longer profitable, most are sent to the knackery to be turned into dog food just like so many foals that don’t have the temperament or the natural ability and don’t make it to the racetrack. We are urging the racing industry to at the very least, implement a retirement plan for all racehorses, not just the ones that make millions in profit for their connections.” “We want people to think twice about attending a racing event. There are other cruelty-free events that you can go to for a good day out. It is not a party for the animals.” Auckland’s CPR spokesperson Aya McKenzie stated, “There shouldn’t be any victims involved for any form of entertainment”. “If you really care about animals, you shouldn’t be going to the races” she said. For more information: horseracingkills.com |
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| What: ‘Horse Racing Kills’ protest at the Wellington Family Day Races When: Saturday 26th January 2019 11am Where: Wellington Racing Club, 10 Racecourse Road, Trentham, Upper Hutt. This Saturday, Family Day at the Wellington Racing Club will see anti-horse racing protesters demonstrating outside, raising awareness about the effects of problem gambling and betting on horses.Activists will be holding placards and banners at the entrance of the racecourse calling on racegoers to reconsider their support of horseracing. Coalition for the Protection of Racehorses (CPR) spokesperson Frances Baker said today, “The racing industry thrives off people gambling, by betting on horses and supporting horse cruelty. They will sell you the façade of glamour but with easier access to online gambling and apps, it’s very easy to become addicted to gambling.” “Whilst the Racing Industry are celebrating that their campaigns attracted ‘78,580 first time bettors’, plenty of New Zealanders have a real problem with gambling addiction which causes harm to the individual and his or her family.” Betting on horses comes with a negative social impact and family day at the races supports and encourages animal cruelty and gambling in society. “Problem gambling can lead to ill health, emotional and psychological distress, financial harm, poor performance at work or study, relationship issues and crime.” “The horses are also the victims as prize money lures trainers and owners to push horses harder and beyond their physical limits and to view them as nothing more than money making machines who can be discarded when not financially valuable. It’s bad all round”. “Horses are suffering for our entertainment and for gambling profits and that is unacceptable.” “We want people to think twice about attending a racing event. There are other cruelty-free events that you can go to have a good day out. We are gambling on horses lives.” |
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| What: ‘Horse Racing Kills’ protest at the Wellington Cup Day Races When: Saturday 19th January 2019 Where: Wellington Racing Club, 10 Racecourse Road, Trentham, Upper Hutt. This Saturday, Cup Day at the Wellington Racing Club will see anti-horse racing protesters demonstrating outside.Activists will be holding placards and banners at the entrance of the racecourse calling on racegoers to reconsider their support of horseracing and demanding the industry at the very least implement a retirement plan for all racehorses.Coalition for the Protection of Racehorses (CPR) spokesperson Frances Baker said today, “We are against horse racing because horses suffer tremendously in this industry. Every aspect of their life before, during and after racing is cruel.”“Horses are bred into a lifestyle that is not natural to them. They spend the majority of their lives isolated in stalls, being fed harmful concentrated diets. Their ability to graze, essential to their general wellbeing, is taken from them throughout training regimes.” “Studies have proven the whip to be painful for the horse yet in horse racing it is perfectly legal to beat them this way as they are forced to run for their lives, resulting in frequent injury and death.” “When no longer profitable many are sent to the knackery to be turned into dog food and there is no record of all the foals born who don’t have the industry’s desired temperament or physical attributes.” “Horses are suffering for our entertainment and for gambling profits and that is unacceptable.” “We are urging the racing industry to at the very least, implement a retirement plan for all racehorses.”“We want people to think twice about attending a racing event. There are other cruelty-free events that you can go to have a good day out. It is not a party for the animals.” she said. QUICK FACTS There is no retirement plan for racehorses90% of racehorses suffer from bleeding in the lungs directly as a result of over-exertion 90% suffer from stomach ulcers as a result of an unnatural feeding regime Racehorses are stabled for up to 22 hours per day while in training The whip is allowed to be used 5 times prior to the 100m mark and then at the jockey’s discretion The average racing career is less than 3 years.In New Zealand, around 5,500 thoroughbred are raced annually. More than 3000 thoroughbred foals are born annually. Many of these foals will not have the temperament or aptitude for racing and will not be accounted for. For More information: horesracingkills.com |
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| Racing’s dark underbelly exposed yet again. CPR calls for a national enquiry into horse racing As yet another leading trainer is exposed for the use of cruel and illegal practices, the Coalition for the Protection of Racehorses claims it’s just the tip of the iceberg. It seems only a few months have to pass before the next headline reveals another dark underbelly of Australia’s racing industry. Elio Celotto, Campaign Director for The Coalition For The Protection Of Racehorses said today, “We’ve been contacted by several sources that work in the industry about thesepractises and in particular, Darren Weir’s stables. We’ve known this has been going on for at least 2 years. The reality is it’s probably always been going on for as long as jiggers have been around”. “Frominformation we have received, it appears these practises are commonplace as trainers are prepared to do almost anything to gain an advantage.” “Just like the greyhound industry, the racing industry corruption goes all the way to the top. If Australia’s leading trainer is doing it, it’s all but guaranteed that other trainers are doing the same.” This matter brings into question the results of the 2015 Melbourne Cup. Prince of Penzance. The winner trained by Darren Weir had quite an ordinary racing record by Melbourne Cup standards leading into the Cup and certainly after. Since his Melbourne Cup win, the horse was only placed once from five races and has not raced since 8th October 2016. “We hope the racing industry and police interview every single person connected to the Darren Weir stables including Michelle Paine, the winning jockey on Prince of Penzance in the 2015 Melbourne Cup.” “Like many other cruel industry practices such as whipping, confinement, the use of tongue ties and spurs, and the routine killing of no longer profitable horses, sending electric shocks through horses in training has been known to occur for some time” “Jockeys then mimic the same action on race day inducing tremendous fear into the horse who runs faster as a result” “In an industry where horses are bred into existence for the sole purpose of bringing fame and fortune to those who exploit them, their wellbeing will always be second to opportunities of financial gain”. “If officials really want to stamp out corruption and cruelty in Australian horse racing a nationalenquiry is required to expose just how dark and how deep it extends. Like greyhound racing, it is increasingly showing to be beyond repair” he said. |
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| For Immediate Release, 20 April 2019 Protesters rally at the sad jumps carnival that refuses to give up the ghost What: Oakbank Easter Carnival Protests When: Saturday 20 April & Monday 22 April, 10am onwards Where: Oakbank Racecourse Main Entrance “Oakbank crowds have dropped by 75% in ten years and the famous Easter race meeting just doesn’t look the same anymore” wrote racing writer Shane McNally of last years pitiful (hopeful) scene in his article titled ‘A Tough Hurdle’. Still, Racing South Australia refuses to give up the ghost, with the Easter Carnival set to force horses over obstacles at high speeds, risking them injury and death for the sickening entertainment of a small few. The Coalition for the Protection of Racehorses (CPR) will be joining forces with Animal Liberation SA to take a stand against cruel jumps races and educate attendees of the inherent cruelty. “Jumps races are 19 times more dangerous than flat racing. It’s illegal in New South Wales under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act.” Said Campaign Director Elio Celotto “The risks are so high and the tracks so grueling, that last year’s starters had a 12% chance of failing to even finish the course. Even worse, if you were a horse forced to compete in the 2018 jumps season the odds of you being killed were 1:22” he said. In a desperate attempt to boost numbers the carnivals feature race, the cruel Great Eastern Steeplechase, was moved to the Easter Saturday last year and numbers still dwindled. The Von Doussa, another feature jumps race held earlier this month reportedly attracted just 2,000 to the event. “South Australians are clearly boycotting jumps races. The public have spoken but the racing industry refuses to listen. Meanwhile, horses are being killed”. Despite attempts to make jumps racing safer, last season saw the highest number of horses killed in jumps races since 2011. “Eight horses were killed over the 2018 jumps season. With one horse already killed this year, there is little doubt this season will be any less shocking than last.” “Additionally, approximately 50% of horses disappear from jumps racing every year” he said. CPR remains committed to seeing jumps racing banned and will be monitoring jumps races throughout the 2019 season in both Victoria and South Australia- the only 2 states that conduct jumps races. ENDS |
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