What Is A Lucky 15 Bet In Horse Racing?

If you have ever been looking at horse racing bets to place, then you might have come across the Lucky 15 bet. It is one of the most popular multiple bets in horse racing, used to cover a range of selections and combinations. We'll cover what a Lucky 15 bet is, how it works, its cost, and key considerations for placing this bet whilst you watch horse racing.

A Lucky 15 bet is a type of multiple bet that is made up of 15 individual bets on 4 selections, which would be horses in this case. These bets aim to cover all possible combinations. A Lucky 15 bet includes:

So in total, you will be placing 15 bets if you place a Lucky 15 bet. In the principle of this bet, it means that even if one of your horses does not win, you can still make a return. 

A Lucky 15 bet requires you to place more bets than traditional outright stakes, meaning the initial wager cost is likely higher than most other options. When placing a Lucky 15 bet, your bet stake will be multiplied by 15, meaning if you use a £1 stake, then the total stake amount will be £15.

Every bet stake must be the same value for the Lucky 15 bet to work, and the amount can be changed. For example, you can use £0.50 stakes, with the total cost of the bet being £7.50. 

To help further your understanding, we are going to look at an example of the Lucky 15 bet and how it works. Let’s say you choose 4 horses running at different tracks on the same day:

Your Lucky 15 will consist of:

With this bet, if one of the horses doesn't win, you will still get a return since the other horses will win their respective races. When placing these bets, it is important to keep up to date with the horse racing results to see how your horses are getting on.

When trying to use Lucky 15 bets, some bettors may use free bets as part of their bets, which can be used across singles, doubles, trebles, and accumulators, depending on the free bet conditions.

Lucky 15 bets are quite popular throughout horse racing, and there are a couple of factors that can bring bettors to use them:

✅ Offers a type of insurance – Even if you don’t get all four right, you could still get a decent return.

✅ Bookie bonuses – Some bookmakers will offer extra value for specific Lucky 15 bets, meaning there is added value if you get one or all four winners.

✅ Simple structure – Easier to understand than more complex full-cover bets like Yankees or Canadians.

Things to Consider:

❌Because it's 15 bets, your total stake is higher than a standard bet.

❌Returns depend on odds and how many of your horses win; two or three winners can be profitable, but it's not guaranteed.

❌If none of your horses win, you lose your entire stake.

When looking to place Lucky 15 bets, make sure to take these tips and tricks into account to ensure you are not only placing the bet correctly, but are making the most of the betting options. If you are looking for more horse racing tips, make sure to check out blog pieces that cover horse racing and betting topics.