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On November 4, 2019, Nine News Perth televised a segment dealing with the protests anticipated at the 2019 Melbourne Cup and the exposé dealing with the slaughter of retired racehorses that has prompted greater activism. Warning: this segment shows the mistreatment of horses.
On October 17, 2019, the ABC’s current affairs program 7.30 televised an in-depth exposé on the mistreatment and slaughter of retired racehorses in Australia.
Warning: this program contains graphic footage showing the mistreatment and killing of horses. Those uncertain as to whether they wish to view it are advised that other video links in this Echo list will give them a more general sense of what this program shows and that they may wish to restrict themselves to these links.
On October 31, 2019, the ABC’s current affairs program 7.30 televised a segment presenting attempts to rehome retired racehorse and trotters together with comments from Racing Victoria.
On October 22, 2019, YouTube commentator, Gerald Pauschmann, published a comment on the ABC’s current affairs program 7.30 exposé dealing with the slaughter of retired racehorses. He responds to some of the criticisms made of the program and calls for the banning of horse racing.
In May 2018, the animal rights group Equine Australia produced a segment dealing with a retired racehorse who initially appeared destined for the abattoirs before being rehomed.
On November 6, 2014, Nine News Perth televised a segment treating the reaction to the deaths of two racehorses following the Melbourne Cup. The events led to calls from some activists for horseracing to be banned.
On March 26, 2015 the ABC’s science program Catalyst televised a segment on the use of the whip in horse racing and the extent of the pain inflicted.
On May 25, 2015, Thoroughbred Racing South Australia (TRSA) produced and televised a segment giving an overview of their industry and its importance to the state.
On December 1, 2015, Godolphin released a video detailing its work in rehabilitating and rehoming ex-racehorses.
Godolphin is the global thoroughbred breeding operation and horseracing team founded by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum of Dubai. Godolphin operates out of Dubai, Europe, Australia, Japan and America.
On June 6, 2015, United States ABC News televised a segment dealing with a rehabilitation program that uses retired racehorses to help develop the social skills of prison inmates.
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On November 25, 2019, the animal activist group Horseracing Kills published a report of a motion to be put forward by a Randwick city councillor calling on the City Council to withdraw all support of the Randwick Racecourse in response to the recent revelations of cruelty within the racing industry.
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On November 8, 2019, a comment by Paul Hornidge titled 'Why horse racing still has a future' was published in The Roar.
Hornidge argue for the importance of the Australian racing industry and defends its treatment of animals.
The full text can be accessed at
On November 5, 2019, Mamamia published a comment by Liz Cantor titled '"Shame won't change the racing industry." The other side of the Melbourne Cup debate.'
Cantor essentially defends the racing industry arguing that it does not usually involve cruelty and that most horses want to race.
The full text can be accessed at
On November 4, 2019, Mamamia published a comment and analysis by senior news writer Gemma Bath titled 'Ahead of the 2019 Melbourne Cup, here's the reality of horse racing in Australia'.
The report examines the racing industry's response to the problems exposed by the 7.30 revelations of horse mistreatment and places the scandal in the context of longer-term issues to be addressed by the industry.
The full text can be accessed at
On October 25, 2019, The Conversation published a comment by doctoral candidate Cathrynne Henshall titled, 'It's not just about your feelings, OK? The best end for a racehorse might be the knackery'
Henshall argues that if abattoirs were carefully monitored and humanely run, they could represent a better end for some horses than dubiously suitable later rehoming.
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On October 22, 2019, The Conversation published a comment by Phil McManus, Professor of Urban and Environmental Geography: Head of School of Geosciences, University of Sydney, titled 'Horse racing must change, or the court of public opinion will bury it'
McManus examines a number of shortcomings in the racing industry's management practices and suggests changes he believes are necessary if it is to survive into the future.
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On October 22, 2019, The Age published a report titled 'Meat traders a sad reality for racing industry: Nicholl' which focused on the response of Australian Trainers Association chief executive Andrew Nicholl to the recent revelations of racehorses being sent to abattoirs.
Nicholl argues that the industry must determine its level of responsibility for the horses its breeds and then act accordingly.
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On October 21, 2019, The Conversation published a comment and analysis by Kate Fenner, PhD Candidate (Equine Training and Welfare), University of Sydney and Michelle Lenore Hyde, Senior Lecturer Animal Sciences, University of Sydney, titled 'Who's responsible for the slaughtered ex-racehorses, and what can be done?'. The article examines problems around overbreeding and inadequate tracking of retired horses and raises questions regarding who should take responsibility.
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On October 19, 2019, The Age published seven letters to the editor all critical of the racing industry for the treatment many retired racehorses receive.
The full text of these letters can be accessed at
On October 18, 2019, The Sydney Morning Herald published a comment by Tom Reilly, the chief executive officer of Thoroughbred Breeders Australia, titled 'We care for our racehorses, but our industry must confront this mistreatment'.
Reilly highlighted the industry's concern for horses but identified a number of areas where improvements needed to be made.
The full text can be accessed at
On November 20, 2018, the Bellingen Shire Courier Sun published two letters to the editor criticising animal abuse perpetrated within the racing industry.
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On November 7, 2017, news.com.au published an analysis titled 'Are opponents of Melbourne Cup fun-hating whingers or worried animal activists with a point?'
The piece looks at arguments for and against horse racing in Australia.
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On November 6, 2014, The Conversation published a comment by Chris Whitton, Head of the Equine Centre, Associate Professor of Equine Medicine and Surgery, University of Melbourne, titled 'Sudden deaths are rare in racing despite the Melbourne Cup tragedy'.
The comment looks at the relative rarity of horse deaths in racing.
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On October 1, 2014, the National Museum of Australia published a comment and analysis titled 'What happens to all those racehorses?' which gives a brief history of the development of the Australian racing industry and draws on a study which suggests most retired horses are successfully rehomed.
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In June 2010, the Australian Racing Commission made a submission to the Productivity Commission outlining the economic value of racing to the Australian community.
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