Following with interest, Darky.

Might be worthwhile pointing out that Betfair often pays a 3rd dividend even when there are less than 8 starters in a race (the rules are there somewhere!). It is certainly worth checking.

While most would not have expected a return on Bangalow Blue, I was able to get $1.39 for the place --- not much, perhaps, but better than zilch!! (especially important if one is following your 1:5 suggested staking.