Pete McMullen was questioned regarding the tempo set when leading with Blacksadance. The sectional quarters were 27.8 seconds then 27.4 seconds followed by 26.9 seconds and the final quarter of 27.8 seconds. Mr McMullen stated that it was his intention to set a solid tempo however the gelding overraced leaving the 900m after striking the sulky with its hind leg. Stewards noted the comments.
In Our Opinion a Totally Unacceptable Drive
