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