The Quokka barrier redraw

Racing and Wagering Western Australia stewards ordered a redraw of barriers for The Quokka following an error when a number was linked to an incorrect horse.

UNCOMMON JAMES winning the Evergreen Turf Regal Roller
UNCOMMON JAMES winning the Evergreen Turf Regal Roller Picture: Colin Bull / Sportpix

Chief Racing Integrity Officer Denis Borovica said the draw at Ascot became compromised from the time the mistake was made and the remaining barriers were redrawn.

"When the number five was drawn, the horse was incorrectly identified as Uncommon James instead of Massimo," Denis said.

"The stewards decided that in the interests of fairness and ensuring a level playing field, all positions which were affected as a result of the error must be redrawn."

The barriers following the second draw:

  1. Shades Of Rose 
  2. Hot Zed 
  3. Massimo 
  4. Trix Of The Trade 
  5. Kementari 
  6. Bella Nipotina 
  7. Resortman 
  8. Overpass 
  9. Bustler 
  10. Western Knight 
  11. Red Can Man 
  12. Asfoora 
  13. Uncommon James 
  14. Amelia's Jewel 

The first five horses drawn before the error have been unaffected: Bella Nipotina, Hot Zed, Shades of Rose, Resortman and Trix of the Trade.

A representative of KPMG conducted the second draw from the place which should have been taken by the connections of Massimo and all the following barriers in the standard random selection process.


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