In which case even if Plastered loses the prize money I suggest its owners be kept happy and allowed to keep the trophies.
they raced for teh glory of teh trophies, the money doesn't really matter. Come to think of it, next year's Melbourne Cup should have no prize money but just the prestige of winning such an important race. I'm sure evrryone will be just as keen to win it. After all, you never hear about them talking about the prizemoney. It's always about the prestige and history of the Melbourne Cup. I'm sure everyone will be just as enthusiastic with zero prizemoney.