So, you fancy a bet.
But what type? The best decisions are informed ones, so know your options as well as your limits.
Single Bet
Like it says on the tin. The most common and straightforward type of bet, where you place a wager on a single event, predicting the outcome.
Double
This involves placing a bet on two separate outcomes in different events. To receive a return, both selections must win.
Treble
Similar to a double bet, but with three selections. All three choices must win for the bet to be successful.
Each-Way
An each-way bet is a two-part bet, where half the stake goes on the selection to win and the other half on the selection to place. This bet yields a return if the selection wins or is placed.
Typically each way bet places are:
1st – for 4 runner or less
1st & 2nd f0r 5-7 runners
1st 2nd and 3rd for 8 – 15 runners
1st 2nd 3rd and 4th for 16 and more runners
Accumulator
This type of bet involves combining four or more selections into a single wager. To receive a return, all selections within the accumulator must win.
Trixie
A Trixie bet consists of three selections and includes four separate bets: three doubles and one treble. At least two selections must win to guarantee a return.
Patent
A Patent bet includes three selections and comprises seven separate bets: three singles, three doubles, and one treble. It is similar to a Trixie bet, but with the addition of three singles.
Yankee
A Yankee bet involves four selections and consists of eleven bets: six doubles, four trebles, and one fourfold. At least two selections must win to receive a return.
Lucky 15
Popular among punters, a Lucky 15 bet encompasses four selections and includes fifteen bets: four singles, six doubles, four trebles, and one fourfold. Only one selection needs to win to guarantee a return.
Canadian
Also known as a Super Yankee, a Canadian bet comprises five selections and includes twenty-six bets: ten doubles, ten trebles, five fourfolds, and one fivefold. At least two selections must win for a return.
Lucky 31
A Lucky 31 bet involves five selections and comprises thirty-one bets: five singles, ten doubles, ten trebles, five fourfolds, and one fivefold. Only one selection needs to win to guarantee a return.
Forecast Bet
A straight forecast involves correctly predicting the finishing order of the first two horses in a race.
Reverse Forecast
A reverse forecast entails correctly selecting the first two horses in a race, regardless of their finishing order.
Match Bet
A match bet is picking one selection to finish in front of the other – such as Team A to finish higher than Team B in the table, or horse A to beat horse B
