Washington Post: Greyhound races are a thing of the past. Here’s why Florida still hasn’t learned that.

PALM BEACH, Fla. — During the third race on a recent sweltering Sunday at the Palm Beach Kennel Club, a sleek black greyhound named Atascocita Laden broke from the pack early in the 545-yard course and sprinted to a decisive victory. There was no thing overly surprising about the result: Atascocita Laden was a favorite, and the tip sheets had him picked to finish in the money.

For some Americans, though, it may be surprising that greyhound racing still exists.

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