Industry association Greyhound Racing New Zealand was alerted to the investigation in July. Photo: Gerard O'BrienA top trainer could be kicked out of the greyhound racing industry if it's proven he used live bait to train his dogs. The Australian greyhound industry was rocked by scandal in 2014 after it emerged there was widespread live-baiting in some states. Industry association Greyhound Racing New Zealand was alerted to the investigation in July. If the trainer is found guilty, he could be disqualified from the sport and have to pay a $10,000 fine, Mr Holden said.

Source: Otago Daily Times December 11, 2017 20:26 UTC