Far from the glitz and glamour that the punters, fashionistas and sports fans see, is the real story. Behind the scenes of the racing industry there is a less romantic reality that the public is either ignorant of, or chooses not to dwell on.

Comments such as ‘horses love to run’ plainly show the lack of understanding for these graceful and sensitive creatures and the day-to-day cruelty they suffer all for the sake of an hour or two of glory for their greedy human owners.

'HORSE RACING KILLS' IN THE MEDIA SPOTLIGHT
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Sunday 6 November, 2007
Animal Liberation Victoria activists wore blood-soaked outfits at the 2007 Melbourne Cup today to remind racing-goers that 'the blood is on them' when they participate in horse racing..
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