Wentworth Park ends 92 years of greyhound racing, opens land for 2,500
Greyhound racing ended Friday at Sydney's Wentworth Park after 92 years, with the Million Dollar Chase finale marking the closure. The venue's redevelopment will return land to public use and potentially provide up to 2,500 homes amid a housing crisis. Industry supporters mourned the loss while animal welfare advocates celebrated, though greyhound racing continues elsewhere in New South Wales.
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Published 16 Oct 2026, 13:59 UTC · Updated 16 Oct 2026, 14:00 UTC
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