The sport of greyhound racing is believed to have begun with an attempt at coursing in Wales in the year 1876. However, it was American Owen Patrick Smith who was the first to successfully develop a mechanical hare, and open the first professional dog-racing track with stands in Emeryville California in 1919. It wasn't until 1926 that Britain adopted a similar setup thanks to another American Charles Munn, alongside his partner Major Lyne-Dixson. As can be the case when attempting to get a new … [Read more...]