Something slightly different.
If things don't change, then they will stay the same.
I'll try betting WIN ONLY and backing another anmal to save.

WARRAGUL Race 8

5 BESTEARS $4.9
2 MAGICAL OPENING $5.4
1 VELVET SKY $6.1
3 EXHILARATION $7.5
6 KID FREDDIE $9.3
8 LUCKY BREAK $11.5
4 MARLY BOND $12.7
10 SEDUCTABLE $25

The WIN Bet here is the top selection for $10
The saver will be #1 Velvet Sky, although if it is at good Odds, then it also will be a WIN Bet for $8
The emergency saver Bet will then be #2 Magical Opening.