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Issues |
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Issues arising from the holding of
the Melbourne Cup and from horse racing generally
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 Horse
racing must change, or the court of public opinion will bury it (theconversation.com)
22 Oct 2019Thoroughbred racehorses are already documented from the day they are born through to the end of their racing career. To prevent subsequent mistreatment, this monitoring needs to continue from when they stop racing through to their death, Professor Phil McManus from the University of Sydney says. (For image source, see article.) It's not just about your feelings, okay? The best end for a racehorse might be the knackery (theconversation.com) 25 Oct 2019  Calling for enforcement of an outright ban on retired racehorses
being sent to an abattoir or the knackery for slaughter might make some
people feel good.However, making more of these horses live to an old age could cause more suffering than a properly managed earlier death, PhD candidate Cathrynne Henshall says. (For image source see article.) The ugly side of the Melbourne Cup (news.com.au) 2014 Many race horses suffer injuries and many are not euthanased at the earliest opportunity when they should be. And what happens to the horses when they are retired from racing? Animal rights activists and Racing Victoria give their views.  Whipping
doesn't make horses run faster or safer
(theconversation.com) 30 Oct 2020Four researchers say whipping horses makes no difference to horses' speed, horse steering or jockey safety. BTN: Horse Whipping (abc.net.au) 22 Sep 2009 There are differences of opinion over whether whips hurt horses, and even over whether they are really effective anyway. Horse Whip (abc.net.au) 24 Mar 2015 ABC program Catalyst takes a medical and scientific approach to examining the issue of whipping race horses. The dark side of the Melbourne Cup (archived from johnkaye.org.au) 1 Nov 2013 In this speech presented in the NSW Legislative Council, Greens politician John Kaye argues that the Melbourne Cup perpetuates: - the social harms caused by gambling, and - the exploitation of horses, with "appalling animal welfare outcomes". Gear worn by horses in the Melbourne Cup (theconversation.com) 5 Nov 2018 An illustrated outline of the various types of gear worn by Melbourne Cup horses. Some are for safety (such as boots and bandages) while there is controversy over others (such as tongue ties). . |
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| Children and gambling |
Maths and English program may prevent teens from developing gambling problem
(smh.com.au)
13 Oct 2014 Included in the story is information from the Responsible Gambling Foundation that "about 3-4 per cent of teenagers could already be classified as 'problem gamblers'." Spoof KidBet ad mocks sports betting advertising (theage.com.au) 9 Oct 2013 A mock betting advertisement features in a new campaign drawing attention to the increased exposure of teenagers and other young people to gambling advertisements on television. Cup sweeps a gambling risk for young: welfare group (ABC News) 5 Nov 2007 An ABC news report which states that (at least one state's) Education Department guidelines require parental permission before children can become involved in Melbourne Cup sweeps. |
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Economic and social downside
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Spring
Racing Carnival glamour hides dark side of problem gambling
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| Economic benefits |
Melbourne Cup a winner for national economy (thenewdaily.com.au)
30 Oct 2014 What are the economic benefits of Australia's biggest horseracing event? |
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| Social licence |
Why horse-racing in Australia needs a social licence to operate
(theconversation.com) 3 Nov 2017 Presents infographics on the advantages and disadvantages of the horse-racing industry. |
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See also our Gambling education page, and
Gambling activities with a Melbourne Cup
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