Photo essay: Gone to the dogs

The Weekend Herald's award-winning chief photographer Brett Phibbs spent time at the greyhound races to capture the speed and excitement of action during an Auckland Greyhound Club meet in Manukau, South Auckland. The next meet is on Auckland Anniversary Monday and includes a special Holidaymakers Punters Challenge. For more information go to agrc.co.nz.

**Image 1 of 12:** Racing Dogs In Motion - Photo Essay - Greyhound action during the Auckland Greyhound Club, Manukau, Auckland. 01 September 2013 New Zealand Herald photograph by Brett Phibbs

**Image 1 of 12:** Racing Dogs In Motion - Photo Essay - Greyhound action during the Auckland Greyhound Club, Manukau, Auckland. 01 September 2013 New Zealand Herald photograph by Brett Phibbs

**Image 2 of 12:** Racing Dogs In Motion - Photo Essay - Greyhound action during the Auckland Greyhound Club, Manukau, Auckland. 01 September 2013 New Zealand Herald photograph by Brett Phibbs

**Image 3 of 12:** Racing Dogs In Motion - Photo Essay - Greyhound action during the Auckland Greyhound Club, Manukau, Auckland. 11 August 2013 New Zealand Herald photograph by Brett Phibbs

**Image 3 of 12:** Racing Dogs In Motion - Photo Essay - Greyhound action during the Auckland Greyhound Club, Manukau, Auckland. 11 August 2013 New Zealand Herald photograph by Brett Phibbs

**Image 4 of 12:** Racing Dogs In Motion - Photo Essay - Greyhound action during the Auckland Greyhound Club, Manukau, Auckland. 23 June 2013 New Zealand Herald photograph by Brett Phibbs

**Image 4 of 12:** Racing Dogs In Motion - Photo Essay - Greyhound action during the Auckland Greyhound Club, Manukau, Auckland. 23 June 2013 New Zealand Herald photograph by Brett Phibbs

**Image 5 of 12:** Racing Dogs In Motion - Photo Essay - Greyhound action during the Auckland Greyhound Club, Manukau, Auckland. 30 June 2013 New Zealand Herald photograph by Brett Phibbs

**Image 5 of 12:** Racing Dogs In Motion - Photo Essay - Greyhound action during the Auckland Greyhound Club, Manukau, Auckland. 30 June 2013 New Zealand Herald photograph by Brett Phibbs

**Image 6 of 12:** Racing Dogs In Motion - Photo Essay - Greyhound action during the Auckland Greyhound Club, Manukau, Auckland. 30 June 2013 New Zealand Herald photograph by Brett Phibbs

**Image 7 of 12:** Racing Dogs In Motion - Photo Essay - Greyhound action during the Auckland Greyhound Club, Manukau, Auckland. 30 June 2013 New Zealand Herald photograph by Brett Phibbs

**Image 8 of 12:** Racing Dogs In Motion - Photo Essay - Greyhound action during the Auckland Greyhound Club, Manukau, Auckland. 07 July 2013 New Zealand Herald photograph by Brett Phibbs

**Image 8 of 12:** Racing Dogs In Motion - Photo Essay - Greyhound action during the Auckland Greyhound Club, Manukau, Auckland. 07 July 2013 New Zealand Herald photograph by Brett Phibbs

**Image 9 of 12:** Racing Dogs In Motion - Photo Essay - Greyhound action during the Auckland Greyhound Club, Manukau, Auckland. 07 July 2013 New Zealand Herald photograph by Brett Phibbs

**Image 10 of 12:** Racing Dogs In Motion - Photo Essay - Greyhound action during the Auckland Greyhound Club, Manukau, Auckland. 21 July 2013 New Zealand Herald photograph by Brett Phibbs

**Image 10 of 12:** Racing Dogs In Motion - Photo Essay - Greyhound action during the Auckland Greyhound Club, Manukau, Auckland. 21 July 2013 New Zealand Herald photograph by Brett Phibbs

**Image 11 of 12:** Racing Dogs In Motion - Photo Essay - Greyhound action during the Auckland Greyhound Club, Manukau, Auckland. 21 July 2013 New Zealand Herald photograph by Brett Phibbs

**Image 12 of 12:** Racing Dogs In Motion - Photo Essay - Greyhound action during the Auckland Greyhound Club, Manukau, Auckland. 21 July 2013 New Zealand Herald photograph by Brett Phibbs

Image 1 of 12: Racing Dogs In Motion - Photo Essay - Greyhound action during the Auckland Greyhound Club, Manukau, Auckland. 01 September 2013 New Zealand Herald photograph by Brett Phibbs

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