In addition, more than twice as many people said they would vote in favour of ending greyhound racing than opposed it, if a referendum on the matter were to be held (in favour=53%, against=20%, don’t know=26%). The evidence suggests that, although greyhound racing is highly valued by a small segment of the population (e.g., 7% of respondents were very positive about greyhound racing), there is little wider public appeal.” 53.