Not a problem you just misundertood what actuuasly went on.
There was never 3 places offered in the race.
The first withdrawl came before the book was formed so it was put up as a 7 horse race, 2 places only, which I never noticed initially.
Then after I placed bets there was a 2nd witdrawl hence the reduction and only 6 ran.
I’m well aware that if withdrawls come after the book is formed you still get 3 places. It was like a licence to print money on the all weather during the winter last year….dozens of 8 horse races reduced to 4 and 5 runners.