Rezzie's Shout and Run Baba Run were quick to begin. Rebel May Road was slow to begin.

Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry into an incident in the catching pen. 

Supplementary Report: 1 September 2022 - Stewards finalised an inquiry into the conduct of licensed person Mr Bart Russo when catching the greyhound Rezzie’s Shout after the running of Race 6 at Sandown Park Greyhound Racing Club on Sunday, 14 August 2022. Evidence was taken from Mr Bart Russo, Sandown Park catching pen staff, observations from the Stewards, and CCTV footage of the incident was also viewed. After considering all of the evidence, Mr Russo was issued a charge under GAR 165 (a).

Rule: GAR 165 - Conduct detrimental to the interests of greyhound racing. An offence is committed if a person (including an official): (a) commits or omits to do any act or engages in conduct which is in any way detrimental or prejudicial to the interest, welfare, image, control or promotion of greyhound racing;

Charge: The particulars of the charge being that at Sandown Park Greyhound Racing Club on Sunday, 14 August 2022, shortly after the running of Race 6, Mr Bart Russo caught the greyhound Rezzie’s Shout by the tail, which was detrimental and/or prejudicial to the interests and/or image of greyhound racing.

Mr Russo pleaded Guilty to the charge. After considering submissions on penalty, Stewards issued Mr Russo with a fine of $250. In determining penalty, Stewards took into consideration Mr Russo’s antecedents and disciplinary history, his guilty plea, his personal circumstances, both specific and general deterrence, and the need to maintain the welfare and image of greyhound racing. The Stewards take the opportunity to remind all participants that the proper and sensible handling of greyhounds is non-negotiable and best practise principles must be undertaken, at all times.