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It's a funny old game, so here is a list of the different bet types out there, along with quick explainations:
Singles
A Single is a bet on 1 selection in one event. Your selection must be successful to get a return.
Doubles
A Double consists of 1 bet involving 2 selections in different events. Both must be successful to get a return.
Trebles
A Treble consists of 1 bet involving 3 selections in different events. All must be successful to get a return.
Four-Fold Accumulator
A Four-Fold Accumulator consists of 1 bet involving 4 selections in different events. All must be successful to get a return.
Five-Fold Accumulator
A Five-Fold Accumulator consists of 1 bet involving 5 selections in different events. All must be successful to get a return.
Six-Fold Accumulator
A Six-Fold Accumulator consists of 1 bet involving 6 selections in different events. All must be successful to get a return.
Seven-Fold Accumulator
A Seven-Fold Accumulator consists of 1 bet involving 7 selections in different events. All must be successful to get a return.
Eight-Fold Accumulator
An Eight-Fold Accumulator consists of 1 bet involving 8 selections in different events. All must be successful to get a return.
Nine-Fold Accumulator
A Nine-Fold Accumulator consists of 1 bet involving 9 selections in different events. All must be successful to get a return.
Ten-Fold Accumulator
A Ten-Fold Accumulator consists of 1 bet involving 10 selections in different events. All must be successful to get a return.
Trixie
A Trixie consists of 4 bets involving 3 selections in different events, i.e. 3 doubles plus 1 treble. A minimum of 2 of your selections must be successful to get a return.
Patent
A Patent consists of 7 bets involving 3 selections in different events, i.e. a single on each selection, plus 3 doubles and 1 treble. Just one successful selection guarantees a return.
Yankee
A Yankee consists of 11 bets involving 4 selections in different events, i.e. 6 doubles, 4 trebles, and 1 fourfold. A minimum of 2 of your selections must be successful to get a return.
Lucky 15
A Lucky 15 consists of 15 bets involving 4 selections in different events, i.e. 4 singles, 6 doubles, 4 trebles, and 1 fourfold. If only one selection wins, as a consolation returns are paid to double the odds. If all four selections win, a bonus of 10% is added to total returns. For the bonus to apply, all selections must win (none void or non-runners). For each-way bets the consolation is paid only on the win part of the bet. Lucky 15 bets are accepted on horse racing and greyhounds only.
Canadian
A Canadian (sometimes known as a Super Yankee) consists of 26 bets involving 5 selections in different events, i.e. 10 doubles, 10 trebles, 5 four-folds plus 1 five-fold. A minimum of 2 of your selections must be successful to get a return.
Lucky 31
A Lucky 31 consists of 31 bets involving 5 selections in different events, i.e. 5 singles, 10 doubles, 10 trebles, 5 fourfolds and 5 fivefold. If only one selection wins, returns are paid to double the odds. If all five selections win, a bonus of 15% is added to total returns. For the bonus to apply, all selections must win (none void or non-runners). For each-way bets the consolation is paid only on the win part of the bet. Lucky 31 bets are accepted on horse racing and greyhounds only.
Heinz
A Heinz consists of 57 bets involving 6 selections in different events, i.e. 15 doubles, 20 trebles, 15 four-folds, 6 five-folds and 1 six-fold. A minimum of 2 of your selections must be successful to get a return.
Lucky 63
A Lucky 63 consists of 63 bets involving 6 selections in different events, i.e. 6 singles, 15 doubles, 20 trebles, 15 fourfolds, 6 fivefolds and 1 sixfold. If only one selection wins, returns are paid to double the odds. If all six selections win, a bonus of 20% is added to total returns. For the bonus to apply, all selections must win (none void or non-runners). For each-way bets the consolation is paid only on the win part of the bet . Lucky 63 bets are accepted on horse racing and greyhounds only.
Super Heinz
A Super Heinz consists of 120 bets involving 7 selections in different events, i.e. 21 doubles, 35 trebles, 35 four-folds, 21 five-folds, 7 six-folds and one seven-fold. A minimum of 2 of your selections must be successful to get a return.
Goliath
A Goliath consists of 247 bets involving 8 selections in different events, i.e. 28 doubles, 56 trebles, 70 four-folds, 56 five-folds, 28 six-folds, 8 seven-folds and one eight-fold. A minimum of 2 of your selections must be successful to get a return.
All you need now is a little bit of luck and I'll be seeing you on millionaires row...
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