Tin hare


Tin hare is a colloquial term in Australia and New Zealand for the mechanical lure used in the sport or pastime of greyhound racing.
In coursing parlance, the term dates back to at least 1927, when debate raged as to whether a mechanical lure served the same purpose as a live hare for gambling purposes. It was argued that if dogs could be trained to chase an inanimate lure, such racing would be equally effective as live animals in developing speed of the breed, and more humane.
The die was cast when "tin hare" racing, which originated in England but not by that name, was found to be profitable.
The term has, by extension, been used for various railmotors.