greyhound racing

British

noun

a sport in which a mechanically propelled dummy hare is pursued by greyhounds around a race track

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A legal challenge to the bill banning greyhound racing in Wales, which was passed by the Senedd this week, has failed.

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The MSP insisted greyhound racing was not a "harmless hobby enterprise", and added that Scotland "cannot be left behind" as other countries have banned the sport.

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Dodds had supported the Welsh government earlier this year in a deal that included a ban on greyhound racing.

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A person would commit an offence if they are an operator of a stadium or similar venue and knowingly allow it to be used for greyhound racing.

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So he added regular sports such as greyhound racing and motorcycle speedway, which could be held several times a week.

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