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More time around the dogs is proving the best therapyGreyhounds are the best therapy for those who are struggling. Should the sport be making more of a deal of this when it comes to trying to find homes after racing?Matt Newman|February 13, 2026
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Peter O'Dowd leads the tributes following the passing of John QuinnJohn Quinn has passed away aged 87. He is best known as the owner of Derby winner I'm Slippy but was also a trainer in his own right.Matt Newman|February 5, 2026
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Floyd Amphlett: My 54 years in greyhound racingFloyd Amphlett takes a personal walk down memory lane as he takes a look at some of the changes in the sport over the 54 years of his involvement.Matt Newman|October 10, 2025
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Maiden opens and their current worthFloyd Amphlett takes a look at the concept of maiden opens and the worth of their form in the current greyhound racing climate.Chris Oliver|September 11, 2025
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"History shows us, that it isn’t a great strategy" - Floyd's opinionThe final part of Floyd Amphlett's three part series looking back at the way that greyhound racing has been shaped by the battles between the tracks and bookmakersMatt Newman|September 5, 2025
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Greyhound Tracks versus The Bookies and The FundPart two of a three part series from Floyd Amphlett takes a look at the battle between the greyhound tracks themselves, the bookmakers and the fundingMatt Newman|August 28, 2025
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Greyhound Racing - The power within the history of the sportGreyhound Racing in the UK has been going for almost 100 years. Floyd Amphlett takes a look over the men who have had power over the sport through the yearsMatt Newman|August 22, 2025
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Political Battles Put Greyhound Racing Under ThreatTasmania has announced plans to ban greyhound racing by 2029, echoing pressures seen in Wales. Political self-preservation continues to clash with greyhound welfare facts. Here’s the latest greyhound racing news today with petitions, protests, and commentary.Matt Newman|August 15, 2025