Critical injuries down slightly at W.Va. dog track

The West Virginia Racing Commission and a state veterinarian say catastrophic, career-ending injuries among greyhounds at Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack are down slightly.

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Footnote: 

Oval tracks (as found in America and Britain) are perhaps the most dangerous environment in which to hold greyhound racing and can never be made safe. It is a subject that was covered in an article by Greyhound Watch. Please view:

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