WHEREAREYOUNOW was forecast to go off at 4-1 in the 3.10pm at Kelso today but proved friendless in the betting on Betfair, and was matched at a high of 12-1 pre-race.

But in a very eventful in-running 2m6f handicap chase – five horses traded at 6-4 or less in running on the exchange - the conspiracy theorists were denied once again, as he repelled all challengers up Kelso’s daunting run-in.

Just as well it did, mind you – the rider was a certain Mr John Maxse….