A warrior named Eumelus took the lead and Diomedes could have overtaken him easily but Apollo ( who had a grudge against him ) made him drop the whip .
Diomedes owned the fastest horses after Achilles ( who did not participate ) .
A warrior named Eumelus took the lead and Diomedes could have overtaken him easily but Apollo ( who had a grudge against Diomedes ) made Diomedes drop the whip .
Diomedes owned the fastest horses after Achilles ( who did not participate ) .