Tomkins unhappy as stewards demote Babodana

Controversy reigned at Newmarket today when Babodana was denied a Listed-race victory by the stewards after passing the post in first place.

Tomkins unhappy as stewards demote Babodana
Sat, 30 Oct, 2004 - 19:38

Controversy reigned at Newmarket today when Babodana was denied a Listed-race victory by the stewards after passing the post in first place.

It would have meant back-to-back wins in the one-mile Best Bet John 0800 587 7086 Ben Marshall Stakes for the Mark Tompkins-trained four-year-old.

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