That's a b u g g e r AdriamnT, I never bet early in an all-in pool anymore for the same reason, if I do fancy a bet [i.e. believe the odds worth taking] I wait till as late as possible [e.g. just before the final field is declared] to ensure I back a likely starter. I may have got better odds if I wagered earlier [sometimes I get better odds later]. Swings & roundabouts.