Greyhounds washout at Q2 Parklands probed

An independent investigation will be launched into why Queensland’s premier greyhound track was forced to abandon its biggest meet in a decade amid safety concerns for dogs.

Greyhound racing. Picture: File photo

An independent investigation will be launched into why Queensland’s premier greyhound track was forced to abandon its biggest meet in a decade amid safety concerns for dogs.

Races at the Q2 Parklands were abandoned on Friday and again on Saturday after it was found the track had been “inadvertently overwatered”.

It’s understood one greyhound was injured before trials and races were called off on the weekend, and the dog was not euthanised.

Acting Racing Minister Steve Minnikin said the government was “disappointed” the races had been postponed.

“Greyhound participants and supporters can be assured that there will be a full independent investigation following this event,” he said.

“The Crisafulli Government takes the safety and welfare of racing animals seriously which is why it was a priority area in the 2025 Racing Review which is currently underway.

“The former Labor government spent $90 million on this project; the Crisafulli Government is determined to make sure it upholds animal welfare standards.”

Stunned patrons were left to ponder what went wrong, but trainers flocked to social media to criticise the club after a spate of recent injuries during trials.

Dogs have broken hocks and dropped back muscles – career ending injuries – in recent weeks.

The Q was officially launched with much fanfare last month by Racing Minister Tim Mander, who described it was the world’s best greyhound facility.