Race watchers in Australia got a surprise when a real hare ran onto a greyhound racing track.
The animal confused the dogs that were forced to choose between chasing their regular fake target or a real animal.
The bizarre incident happened at Shepparton racecourse in Victoria as the dogs went round a bend.
Greyhound number 4, known as 'Ginny Lou' left the track to chase the large hare instead of the lure, which is an artificial hare.
"It is a very, very rare occasion that a real bunny will jump onto the track as we've seen just then," said the race commentator.
Stewards annulled the race and returned 32,000 Australian dollars (£18,500) to people who had placed bets.
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