Chief Stipe Posted Wednesday at 05:41 AM Posted Wednesday at 05:41 AM Bookies pay out on incorrect numbers at Doomben www.racenet.com.au Bookmakers around the country have paid out on the incorrect numbers following the running of the second event at Doomben on Wednesday. The race was won in a driving finish by Sweet Pretender (15) with leader Provoker (5) and widest runner Mortal Halo (4) battling it out for the minor end of the placings. When correct weight was posted, the sport's biggest bookmakers, including TAB, Sportsbet and Ladbrokes, paid out on Provoker (5) finishing second with Mortal Halo (4) in third. Incorrect results for race two at Doomben However, Racing Australia and Racing Queensland results declared Mortal Halo (4) in second with Provoker (5) in third where a mere .02 of a length separated the two on the line. It's understood Queensland racing officials are delving into how the mishap occurred which has only impacted exotic punters that play quinellas, trifectas and first fours. Win and place betting wasn't impacted. The results as per Racing Australia It is common practice for a Steward to call through the numbers to the TAB control room before correct weight is then posted. It's understood a review of that process, and where the fault occurred, is being investigated. The issue doesn't impact connections which will be paid out prize money on the correct results. More to follow … Quote
Murray Fish Posted Wednesday at 08:29 AM Posted Wednesday at 08:29 AM 2 hours ago, Chief Stipe said: which has only impacted exotic punters that play quinellas, trifectas and first fours. Quote
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