Race day samples were taken from Manuka Boy and Hurricane Demon at the trainer’s kennels earlier today.

Cruise Mode and Cheeky Wink were quick to begin.

Betty's Baklava stumbled upon boxrise and dislodged its muzzle.

A post–race sample was taken from Cheeky Wink – the winner of the event.

Alpha Princess and Amron Dan were quick to begin. Collinda Billie was slow to begin.

Mepunga Tess began awkwardly and lost ground.

Balonne Boy was checked turning into the back straight, underwent a post-race veterinary examination - no apparent injury was reported.

Mr. Fawnstone was checked turning into the back straight, underwent a post-race veterinary examination - no apparent injury was reported.

A post-race sample was taken from Amron Dan - the winner of the event.

A race day sample was taken from Jimmy Intention at the trainer’s kennel earlier today.

A pre–race sample was taken from Big Bertha.

Long Black Lass was quick to begin. Big Bertha was slow to begin.

Mechanical was checked turning off the back straight first time around and failed to make ground over the remainder of the event. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a monkey muscle injury to the left-fore and right-fore, as well as a right-hind triangle injury and right-hind groin injury. A 10 day stand down period was imposed. 

My Father's Son and Cawbourne Roses were slow to begin.

My Father's Son marred Radek Bale in the home straight, underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a right-fore monkey muscle injury. A 7 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards spoke to Trainer Mr. Michael Chilcott regarding My Father's Son’s racing manners in the home straight. Acting under the provisions of GAR 123, My Father's Son was charged with marring. Mr. Chilcott pleaded guilty to the charge and My Father's Son was suspended for 28 days at Sandown Park and must perform a Satisfactory Trial in accordance with GAR 127, and pursuant to GAR 132, before any future nomination will be accepted.

Radek Bale tired and lost ground over the concluding stages, underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a left-fore monkey muscle injury. A 7 day stand down period was imposed. 

A post-race sample was taken from Torpedo Tears.

Madam Maximus – Late scratching at 2:16pm when Trainer J. Creed reported the greyhound to be displaying signs of lameness (GAR 76). A 10 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards will require a veterinary certificate pursuant to GAR 19(3)(w) before any future nominations will be accepted.

A pre–race sample was taken from Audacious Stell.

Audacious Stell was slow to begin.

Zivon Bale was quick to begin. Here Comes Pie was slow to begin.

Stewards spoke to Mrs. Rachael Busuttil, trainer of Mr. Audacious, after the greyhound underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have collapsed and suffered a seizure, as well as a left-fore monkey muscle injury. A 90 day stand down period was imposed. Acting under the provisions of GAR 42, Mr. Audacious is prohibited from competing in an event until such time as both a veterinary clearance is provided to the satisfaction of Stewards and a satisfactory trial is completed, pursuant to GAR 132. Further, under the provisions of GAR 42(3), Mr. Audacious is suspended from racing for 3 months at all tracks.

A pre–race sample was taken from Elusive Fly.

Tower Bell was checked approaching the first turn, underwent a post–race veterinary examination and was found to have injuries to the left-fore and right-fore monkey muscles, as well as a right-hind triangle injury and an abrasion to the left-hind. A 7 day stand down period was imposed.

A race day sample was taken from Mahjong Bailey at the trainer’s kennel earlier today.

Noah Charles, Set Me Free and My Neo were quick to begin. Mepunga Warrior began awkwardly at boxrise and was slow to begin. 

A post-race sample was taken from Zippy Tesla - the winner of the event. 

A pre–race sample was taken from My Mate Tip.

Handsome Rhino was quick to begin.

A race day sample was taken from Limit Switch, Sir Chappy and My Addiction at the trainer's kennel earlier today.

Limit Switch and Tough Tears were quick to begin.

A race day sample was taken from Triumph at the trainer’s kennel earlier today.

Dr. Xander was quick to begin.

A pre-race sample was taken from Jackpot Joan.

Wise Dorper – Late scratching at 2:00pm when Trainer C. Dew reported the greyhound to be ill with diarrhoea (GAR 76). A 10 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards will require a veterinary certificate pursuant to GAR 19(3)(w) before any future nominations will be accepted.

She's For Real was quick to begin. Obsession Agogo was slow to begin.

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Supplementary Report: Sandown Park, Race 6 - Sunday, 14 August 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.