[cabbieguy]

It is my belief that we are going to see more of these investigations into horse racing and the trainers, grooms, and stable hands that are in charge of the everyday maintenance of them. I also believe this is pressure from PETA, that is behind this move. I have said many times that as soon as they were able to put dog tracks out of business they would start on horse racing. They have absolutely no interest in the dogs or horses welfare, they only are in the business of control over the entertainment that millions of people enjoy and support. PETA and their goons in congress are destroying the sport of kings, and the people who enjoy this wonderful sporting event.

[Pelham]

PETA is definitely trying to end horse racing in California. And they may end up succeeding.

https://bit.ly/2W0UIsz

[hanamizu]

“...I have said many times that as soon as they were able to put dog tracks out of business they would start on horse racing.”

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Besides PETA, I believe that the legalization of other forms of gambling is a big cause of the demise of dog and horse racing. Dog and horse tracks lobby for the right to have other forms of gambling on the grounds. Why not? Gambling is already going on. Then the tracks realize that square footage needed for racing could return a lot more money if the space required was filled with slot machines.

We’re lucky to have a retired greyhound. My wife thinks ending greyhound racing is a good thing. I tell her that if racing is eliminated, there will be few greyhounds to adopt in the future. Racing greyhounds have been bred for a singular purpose for more than a century. They haven’t been bred to be pets. Because of that, they are reasonably free of disease and physical defect that seem to plague popular purebred dogs. The funny thing is retired racers do make fine pets.