Greyhound Racing SA investigating trainer Jack Trengove after photos of poor hygiene at Two Wells kennel

A rising SA greyhound trainer is being investigated for animal welfare breaches after photos emerged showing the state of his kennel. WARNING: Graphic images

A greyhound trainer is being investigated for animal welfare breaches after photos taken inside his Two Wells kennel showed dogs with sores, bloody stool and dried faeces on the floor.

Complaints made to Greyhound Racing SA (GRSA) also alleged that in late 2024, Jack Trengove declined to pay for an ill greyhound’s treatment plan, and the dog was eventually put down after excreting blood.

Further, Mr Trengove is being probed for “rough handling” of a dog inside a trailer on September 10 at a Murray Bridge track, and attempting to refuse compulsory medical care for another dog injured during a race.

Photos from inside the Two Wells kennel of greyhound racer Jack Trengove show two dogs with sores, as well as dried faeces and wet blood on the floor. Picture: Supplied

Mr Trengove denied wrongdoing and alleged the animals were in the care of another person at the time. Picture: Supplied

The photos supplied anonymously to The Advertiser were taken over five days in 2024, and shared with Greyhound Racing SA four months ago.

Mr Trengove denied wrongdoing, claiming the dogs were in another person’s care while he was travelling, and that he would have addressed the conditions if present.

“I look forward to my lawyer and I clearing my name,” Mr Trengove said.

Dried faeces inside Jack Trengove’s kennel at Two Wells. Picture: Supplied

Picture: Supplied

Bloody stool allegedly from one of Mr Trengove’s dogs, who eventually had to be put down. Picture: Supplied

A 2021 GRSA news article said the Broken Hill-born trainer had a “strong future ahead of him”, and he recorded 205 winners in the past year according to his Facebook profile.

A GRSA spokeswoman confirmed an investigation was underway and “initial complaints … were supported by kennel inspections”.

Two Wells greyhound trainer Jack Trengove. Picture: Facebook

“Since further presentation of complaints in October 2024, a number of interviews have been undertaken by the GRSA Integrity Department to obtain additional information,” she said.

“This investigation continues and should there be sufficient evidence to substantiate a charge, GRSA will refer the matter to the independent Integrity Hearings Panel.”

The racing body is not required to report incidents to the RSPCA, and a spokesperson for the watchdog said it had not received the photos.

Mr Trengove is considered a rising star of the sport and a GRSA news article said the trainer had a “strong future ahead of him”. Picture: Facebook

The Ashton Inquiry into the sport, handed down last December, recommended mandatory referrals for potential criminal prosecution, and GRSA’s spokeswoman said it is co-operating with the RSPCA on a scheme.

“As a matter of course, notable substantiated welfare charges or concerns arising from inspections are reported to the RSPCA,” she said.

In August 2023, the state government appointed ex-Victoria Police Commissioner Graham Ashton to probe the greyhound industry, after drone footage emerged of a dog being repeatedly kicked and dragged at the property of trainer Tony Rasmussen.

Mr Rasmussen was banned from the industry for life, and former Victoria Racing Integrity Commissioner Sal Perna was appointed to oversee industry reform.

A state government spokesman said it was aware of an investigation and “(Mr Perna) is well underway in his work”.

Eleven of the inquiry’s 57 recommendations have been seen through, and Mr Perna has until May 2026 to ensure all are implemented.

Originally published as Greyhound Racing SA investigating trainer Jack Trengove after photos of poor hygiene at Two Wells kennel