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A Heinz is 57 bets on 6 selections: 15 doubles, 20 trebles, 15 fourfolds, 6 fivefolds and 1 sixfold. It's named after the 57 varieties.
What is a Heinz bet?
A Heinz bet is 57 bets on six selections: 15 doubles, 20 trebles, 15 fourfolds, 6 fivefolds and 1 sixfold. It's named after the 57 varieties.
There are no singles, so you need at least two winners for a return.
| Bet | How many |
|---|---|
| Doubles | 15 |
| Trebles | 20 |
| Fourfolds | 15 |
| Fivefolds | 6 |
| Sixfold | 1 |
| Total | 57 bets |
How many winners does a Heinz need?
A Heinz has no singles, so you need at least 2 winners for a return. Each extra winner switches on more bets. This table shows which bets pay for each number of winners.
| Winners | Bets that pay | Out of 57 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nothing | 0 |
| 2 | 1 double | 1 |
| 3 | 3 doubles, 1 treble | 4 |
| 4 | 6 doubles, 4 trebles, 1 fourfold | 11 |
| 5 | 10 doubles, 10 trebles, 5 fourfolds, 1 fivefold | 26 |
| 6 | 15 doubles, 20 trebles, 15 fourfolds, 6 fivefolds, 1 sixfold | 57 |
Heinz worked example
Here's a £1 win Heinz with all 6 selections priced at 3/1. The total stake is £57.00. The table shows what comes back for each number of winners.
| Winners | Return | Profit |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | £0.00 | -£57.00 |
| 1 | £0.00 | -£57.00 |
| 2 | £16.00 | -£41.00 |
| 3 | £112.00 | £55.00 |
| 4 | £608.00 | £551.00 |
| 5 | £3,104.00 | £3,047.00 |
| 6 | £15,600.00 | £15,543.00 |
Each way, the same bet costs £114.00. If all 6 selections place but none win, with place terms of 1/5 odds, the place part returns £298.32, a profit of £184.32.
How much does a Heinz cost?
Multiply your stake per line by 57. Each way doubles it.
| Stake per line | Win only | Each way |
|---|---|---|
| 5p | £2.85 | £5.70 |
| 10p | £5.70 | £11.40 |
| 20p | £11.40 | £22.80 |
| 50p | £28.50 | £57.00 |
| £1.00 | £57.00 | £114.00 |
| £2.00 | £114.00 | £228.00 |
Heinz or Lucky 63?
A Lucky 63 is a Heinz with six singles added. That takes it from 57 bets to 63, and gives you a return on one winner.
A Super Heinz is the next step up: seven selections and 120 bets.
When a Heinz suits you
- Six selections where you expect several winners.
- Small stakes per line, like 10p or 20p.
Watch out for
- A £1 Heinz costs £57, and £114 each way.
- Two winners only switch on one double.
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What is a Heinz bet?
A Heinz is 57 bets on six selections, from 15 doubles up to one sixfold. You need two winners for a return.
How much does a £1 Heinz cost?
£57 win only, or £114 each way.