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About the documentary
Behind greyhound racing lies a story most people never see — one of suffering, secrecy, and systemic neglect.
The Secret Lives of Greyhounds is an investigative documentary exploring the lives of greyhounds bred and raced, exposing a pipeline of exploitation at the heart of an industry now facing worldwide condemnation.
Featuring exclusive undercover footage and expert testimony, the film challenges the legitimacy of greyhound racing and asks whether its future can be justified at all.
Watch the trailer and decide for yourself.
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Evidence
Evidence & references
The evidence behind the film: Explore the sources behind The Secret Lives of Greyhounds, shared here so you can check the evidence for yourself.
Injuries and deaths
Injuries and deaths. GBGB data, 2018–2025, records annual injuries, racecourse euthanasia and retirement outcomes in GBGB-licensed racing.
ReadFirst-bend deaths
First-bend deaths. The RSPCA report, p24, cites a study at Valley racetrack in which 75% of deaths occurred at the first bend.
ReadTreatment costs
Treatment costs. GBGB’s 2020 announcement records 123 dogs killed in 2019 because of treatment costs.
ReadTrackside freezers
Freezers. GBGB Rule 110B requires veterinary facilities with access to a freezer suitable for a greyhound’s body.
ReadBreeding in Ireland
Breeding figures. Reaching the Finish Line, p14, cites a 2017 industry analysis estimating that 83% of greyhounds racing in the UK were bred in Ireland and around 6,000 greyhounds were killed in Ireland annually for being too slow.
ReadDrug testing - Medication & Testing
Medication and testing. Reaching the Finish Line, p23, discusses medication and drug testing. The Scottish Bill Policy Memorandum, paragraph 30, gives figures for doping samples collected and racing activity in 2021.
ReadDrug testing - Prohibited substances
The 2021 GBGB Calendar and December 2025 disciplinary records document individual disciplinary cases, findings and outcomes involving prohibited substances.
ReadPublic attitudes - Polling
Polling. The 2026 Empathy Index found that 60% of respondents considered watching greyhounds being made to race unacceptable.
ReadFootage and testimony
The film draws on undercover footage and interview testimony. The production notes record Animal Aid’s reports to authorities and concerns about the whereabouts of dogs identified by Animal Aid and Shut Down Campaigns
ReadQuestions or corrections?
Contact Animal Aid with the claim concerned and supporting evidence.
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