Glossary

Accumulator

An Accumulator is a bet that includes four or more selections from different events. For the bet to be profitable, every selection must win. The returns from each selection are rolled over to serve as the stake for the next selection. This compounding effect can lead to a substantial potential return, but it also makes the bet significantly more challenging to win.

Alphabet

An Alphabet bet consists of six selections from different events, numbered 1 to 6. It combines these selections into 2 Patents, 1 Yankee, and an Accumulator.

Canadian

A Canadian, also known as a Super Yankee, consists of 5 selections from different events, combined to create 26 bets. These include a 5-Fold Accumulator, 5 permed 4-Folds, 10 permed Trebles, and 10 permed Doubles. If all selections win, some bookmakers may apply a bonus to the return or the winnings, depending on their rules. However, this practice is not very common.

Typically, a 10% bonus is applied to the return if all selections win, though this percentage can vary between bookmakers. Some bookmakers apply the bonus only to the winnings, which might be offset by offering a higher bonus percentage or better odds. This bonus usually applies only to the win part of each way bets, but some bookmakers might apply it to both win and place parts. Many bookmakers limit bonuses to Alphabets composed entirely of horse racing and/or greyhound selections, excluding Ante-post. Some may extend bonuses to other sports bets, though these are often restricted to certain markets and come with additional conditions.

Double

A Double is a bet involving 2 selections from different events. The returns from the first selection are used as the stake for the second selection, meaning both selections must win for the bet to be profitable.

Goliath

A Goliath bet consists of 8 selections from different events, combined to create 247 bets. These include an 8-Fold Accumulator, 8 permed 7-Folds, 28 permed 6-Folds, 56 permed 5-Folds, 70 permed 4-Folds, 56 permed Trebles, and 28 permed Doubles.

Heinz

A Heinz bet consists of 6 selections from different events, combined to create 57 bets. These include a 6-Fold Accumulator, 6 permed 5-Folds, 15 permed 4-Folds, 20 permed Trebles, and 15 permed Doubles. If all selections win, some bookmakers may apply a bonus to the return or winnings, depending on their rules. However, this practice is not very common.

Lucky 15

A Lucky 15 bet consists of 4 selections from different events, combined to create 15 bets. These include a 4-Fold Accumulator, 4 permed Trebles, 6 permed Doubles, and a Single for each selection. This bet is similar to a Yankee but with added bonuses if all selections win and a consolation if only one selection wins. For the bonus or consolation to apply, all selections must run. Bonuses and consolations vary by bookmaker, but it is common for a 10% bonus to be applied to the return if all selections win and for the odds to be doubled as a consolation if only one selection wins. Some bookmakers apply the bonus only to the winnings, which might be offset by a higher bonus percentage or better odds. Typically, bonuses and consolations apply only to the win part of each way bets, though some bookmakers might apply them to both win and place parts. Many bookmakers restrict bonuses or consolations to Lucky 15 bets composed entirely of horse racing and/or greyhound selections, excluding Ante-post. Some bookmakers extend these bonuses to other sports bets, but they are usually limited to certain markets and subject to additional conditions.

Lucky 31

A Lucky 31 bet consists of 5 selections from different events, combined to create 31 bets. These include a 5-Fold Accumulator, 5 permed 4-Folds, 10 permed Trebles, 10 permed Doubles, and a Single for each selection. A bonus is applied if all selections win, and a consolation is given if only one selection wins. All selections must run for the bonus or consolation to apply. Bonuses and consolations vary by bookmaker, but typically, a 20% bonus is added to the return if all selections win, and the odds are doubled if only one selection wins. Some bookmakers also offer a bonus if 4 out of the 5 selections win. While some bookmakers apply the bonus only to the winnings, this can be offset by a higher bonus percentage or better odds. Generally, bonuses and consolations apply only to the win part of each way bets, though some bookmakers might apply them to both the win and place parts. Many bookmakers restrict bonuses or consolations to Lucky 31 bets composed entirely of horse racing and/or greyhound selections, excluding Ante-post.

Lucky 63

A Lucky 63 bet consists of 6 selections from different events, combined to create 63 bets. These include a 6-Fold Accumulator, 6 permed 5-Folds, 15 permed 4-Folds, 20 permed Trebles, 15 permed Doubles, and a Single for each selection. A bonus is applied if all selections win, and a consolation is given if only one selection wins. All selections must run for the bonus or consolation to apply. Bonuses and consolations vary by bookmaker, but typically, a 25% bonus is added to the return if all selections win, and the odds are doubled if only one selection wins. Some bookmakers also offer a bonus if 5 out of the 6 selections win. While some bookmakers apply the bonus only to the winnings, this can be offset by a higher bonus percentage or better odds. Generally, bonuses and consolations apply only to the win part of each way bets, though some bookmakers might apply them to both the win and place parts.

Patent

A Patent bet consists of 3 selections from different events, combined to create 7 bets. These include a Treble, 3 permed Doubles, and a Single for each selection.

Round Robin

A Round Robin bet consists of 3 selections from different events, combined to create 10 bets.

Single

A Single bet involves just one selection, which must win for the bet to be profitable.

Super Heinz

A Super Heinz bet consists of 7 selections from different events, combined to create 120 bets. These include a 7-Fold Accumulator, 7 permed 6-Folds, 21 permed 5-Folds, 35 permed 4-Folds, 35 permed Trebles, and 21 permed Doubles.

Treble

A Treble bet involves 3 selections from different events. The return from the first selection is used as the stake for the second selection, and the return from the second selection is used as the stake for the third selection. All 3 selections must win to make a profit.

Trixie

A Trixie bet also involves 3 selections from different events, combined to create 4 bets. These include a Treble and 3 permed Doubles.

Yankee

A Yankee bet consists of 4 selections from different events, combined to create 11 bets. These include a 4-Fold Accumulator, 4 permed Trebles, and 6 permed Doubles. If all selections win, some bookmakers may apply a bonus to the return or the winnings, depending on their rules, although this is not common practice.