Sydney's historic Wentworth Park closes after 94 years of greyhound racing
Wentworth Park, Sydney's 94-year-old greyhound racing track, held its final race Saturday after nearly a century of operation. A sell-out crowd attended the closing event, the Million Dollar Chase, while animal rights protesters celebrated outside. The venue, which opened in 1932 and once drew crowds of 15,000, closed following years of declining attendance and animal welfare concerns.
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Published 16 Oct 2026, 22:01 UTC · Updated 16 Oct 2026, 22:10 UTC
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