 Cartmel race course, a small isolated venue, had only one telephone line at the time connecting it with the outside world.This was deliberately kept engaged to prevent enquiries being made by betting firms headquarters, and the on course Tote was over worked by accomplices to prevent other bets being placed on the horse, which would have lowered the odds from 10-1.Soap flakes were rubbed into the horse's legs to give the false impression that he was sweating.