The Wire

Over twenty race horses have died in the last two years in Victoria and South Australia, in jumps racing, a sport which has been labelled one of the most barbaric and dangerous froms of entertainment. The two states are the only ones who are yet to impose bans on this type of racing. In this story are Colin Thomas, from the Coalition for the Protection of Race Horses, who wants an end to what he sees as a legalised cruelty. Also featuring John Cornell, from the South Australian Jumps Racing Association.