Gone to the dogs: racing fans mourn closure of ‘Wenty’, Sydney’s historic greyhound track

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Gone to the dogs: racing fans mourn closure of ‘Wenty’, Sydney’s historic greyhound track

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Thousands gathered at Wentworth Park in Sydney for the final greyhound race meeting at the historic venue, which has hosted races since 1932. The track is scheduled to be demolished and the site returned to parkland.

Thousands pack Wentworth Park for the final time before the stadium is demolished and returned to parkland Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The end of an era has fallen upon an Australian sporting landmark as the greyhound races at an inner-city track kick off for the very last time. Thousands packed into Wentworth Park in central Sydney on Friday night, where greyhound races have been held since 1932, for the last race meeting before the track’s planned demolition. Continue reading...

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