Warrnambool jumps racing protest 11th July, 2010

The Coalition for the Protection of Racehorses was there both to monitor the jumps races and to continue spreading the message that jumps racing must be banned. It received coverage in the Warrnambool Standard and made the news on WINTV in country Victoria.Many thanks to the 10 volunteers who gave up their Sunday to be there. 3 jumps races were run. There were no falls or deaths recorded. However, one horse, STOP THE TRAFFIC, was bleeding from both nostrils. Several others landed awkwardly.

It appears that the pace of recent races has been deliberately reduced in an effort to reduce the risk of injuries. A much higher percentage of horses have also failed to finish as jockeys pull up suspect horses. There have now been 10 jumps races in a row which have been run without a fall. Despite this, the key performance Indicators are still higher than that set by RVL in January.

Sadly on the 30th June, Yoshi Raaza, an experienced jumps horse was found to have broken bones in his pelvis after competing in a flat race in SA and was euthanised shortly afterwards. Since then, another 2 jumps horses , Mazzacano and Black And Bent have broken down and are unlikely to reappear for a very long time if at all.

It demonstrates that the victims of jumps racing extend way beyond the horses that are killed on track.

Thanks again to all our volunteers that give up their time for this worthwhile cause.

Our next demonstration will be back at Warrnambool on Sunday 1st August. Details below.

NEXT PROTEST
Warrnambool, Sunday 1st August, Picnic and Protest

We will be demonstrating outside the main gates at Warrnambool Racecourse from approx.12.00pm and up until the last jumps race at around 2.30pm. This will be followed by a picnic in a nearby park. Refreshments and nibblies will be provided but feel free to bring a plate of food if you can.

GETTING THERE
Please indicate your preferred mode of transport:
• making your own way there.
• making own way there by car but have room for passengers. (please indicate how many)
• Would like a lift in a car or minibus. (In order to help pay for costs, we ask that each passenger contribute $20.00 or as much as they can afford)

Please also indicate what suburb you will be leaving from so we can coordinate pick ups.
Departure: The bus if it's required will be leaving from the city center at 6.30am and arrive back at about 6.00pm. You will be advised of pick up time if you are getting a lift in a car.

If you would like to attend, please RSVP to enquiries@horseracingkills.com