Paul and Glenn are back for another action-packed episode. This week we explore the world of animal sports, some that are well-known and some little=known.
(Warning- some of our discussion will be on animal cruelty e.g., the greyhound live-baiting scandal).
Some of what we will discuss in this episode includes.
- Successful and famous racehorses overseas and in Australia e.g., Secretariat and Winx.
- Famous and successful greyhounds. E.g., Bally Regal Bob.
- Australia’s most successful racing greyhound, and her trainer and owner.
- Interesting facts about greyhounds.
- Well-known horse races around the world. E.g., Kentucky Derby.
- An annual rodeo, exhibition and festival held in Canada every year labelled as “The Greatest Show on Earth”.
- Bullfighting, dog shows and some funny animal sports e.g., toad racing.
- Some funny names of racehorses. E.g., Aaaaaarrrrrrrr.
- Controversial surrounding animal sports. Ethical concerns, Exploitation, and impact on wildlife conservation.
We have our Quiz and segments What Am I? and Where Are they Now? and Glenn is back with some crackin jokes.
Animal sports sources
1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Animals_in_sport
2. https://country.racing.com/jumps
3. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Koala_King
4. linkedin.com ‘the case against animal sports:a call for ethical treatment’, anuMeena care foundation, 18/102023.
5. TikTok @WHR ‘six funniest horse names in racing’, 22/9/23.
6. kruzey.com ‘funny horseracing names’, ben h, 14/10/2022.
7. oxford-stadium.co.uk ‘what is the most famous greyhound dog?’ oxford stadium ltd 2024.
8. bettingpro.com australia ‘top 10 harness racing horses of all time’, 16/2/23.
9. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miracle_Mile_Pace
10. strawpoll.com ‘the most famous show jumping horse: ranking the esteemed equine champions’, by gregor krambs 8/3/24.
11. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jumping_(horse)
12. Modernwarfarecheats ‘ARRRRRR’ 7/3/2011
13. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calgary_Stampede
14. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bullfighting
15. https://www.britannica.com/sports/dog-show
16. India today.in ‘weirdest animals sports from history you must not have known’, india today webdesk, 19/2/2016.
17. https://www.britannica.com/sports/Triple-Crown-American-thoroughbred-horse-racing
18. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frankel_(horse)
19. Equestrian stylist.com ‘five of the best equestrian olympians of all time’, 23/2/2022.
20. https://cvm.msu.edu/annualreport/2016/in-pursuit-solving-the-mystery-of-shivers#
21. Camp greyhound.ccm ‘interesting greyhound facts’, n.d.
22. thisdaylive.com ‘the top australian greyhounds of all time’, life and amp, style, 2023.
23. https://www.thedogs.com.au/dogs/196736/she-s-a-pearl
24. https://www.thedogs.com.au/dogs/283392/wow-she-s-fast
25. https://www.grv.org.au/racing/hall-of-fame/greyhounds/fanta-bale/
26. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greyhound_racing_in_Australia
27. https://www.thedogs.com.au/dogs/78629/fanta-bale
28. Australian racing greyhound.com ‘fanta bale’s fourth litter may have unearthed her best prodigy yet’, by kevin pitstock, 28/9/2023.
29. https://fasttrack.grv.org.au/Dog/Form/-622536
30. https://www.thegreyhoundrecorder.com.au/greyhounds/fanta-bale/
31. Towcester racecourse.co.uk ‘who are the most famous greyhounds of all time?’,
32. Sandown Greyhounds ‘Fanta Bale’s group 1 wins’ 28/3/2018.
33. The 12th Man 'Wired World of Sports, Tappy and Kenny', by Billy Birmingham, 1987.
