Prior to the running of event 6, Stewards inspected a section of the track between the 250m mark and the 150m mark. The tractor tyres had done extensive damage to the track due to constant rain all day.  Stewards consulted with track manager Mr.M.Grima and were satisfied that there were no prospects of repairing the track today.

Stewards in conjunction with the Acting Club Manager, two senior trainers, track curator and the On-course Veterinarian were unanimous in their decision that the track was unsafe for racing.  Subsequently races 6 - 12 inclusive were officially abandoned at 1.20pm.

Meeting Comments:

Stewards today concluded an Inquiry adjourned on 16 November, 2018 into an incident which occurred following the running of Event 3 at Healesville in which a greyhound identified as "She Loves Me" trained by Mr B Ender escaped from a vehicle in the vicinity of the carpark and ran to the 350m boxes.  After considering all the evidence tendered on 16 November, 2018 from Messrs B Ender and D Pryse, Stewards charged Mr D Pryse with breach of GAR 86(o) in that he negligently failed to ensure that greyhound "She Loves Me" was securely locked in his vehicle causing the greyhound to escape and run from the carpark to the 350m boxes following the running of Event 3 at Healesville on 16 November, 2018.  Mr D Pryse pleaded guilty to the charge.  Stewards found Mr D Pryse guilty as charged and fined him the sum of $250.  In considering penalty, Stewards took into consideration Mr Pryse's umblemished record and suspended $150 of the $250 fine pending no further breach under GAR 86(o) for a period of 12 months.  Stewards also reminded Trainer, Mr B Ender, of his responsibilities in that if he failed to ensure that his greyhound was securely locked in a vehicle owned by Mr. D Pryse.