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Key Takeaways

  • 1A Super Heinz has 7 selections and 120 bets; a Goliath has 8 selections and 247 bets — neither includes singles.
  • 2Both require at least 2 winners for any return, as the smallest component is a double.
  • 3At £1 per line, a Super Heinz costs £120 and a Goliath costs £247 — serious financial commitments.
  • 4These bets only make sense when you have a high strike rate across many well-researched selections.
  • 5Returns compound exponentially — 5+ winners from either bet can produce life-changing payouts at decent odds.

The Super Heinz and Goliath represent the pinnacle of system betting — massive combination bets that cover every possible multiple from 7 or 8 selections. They are the domain of serious system bettors and horse racing enthusiasts who back a full card.

Super Heinz: 7 Selections, 120 Bets

A Super Heinz on 7 selections generates:

Bet Type Count
Doubles 21
Trebles 35
Four-folds 35
Five-folds 21
Six-folds 7
Seven-fold 1
Total 120

No singles are included. At £1 per line: £120 total outlay.

Goliath: 8 Selections, 247 Bets

A Goliath extends the concept to 8 selections:

Bet Type Count
Doubles 28
Trebles 56
Four-folds 70
Five-folds 56
Six-folds 28
Seven-folds 8
Eight-fold 1
Total 247

At £1 per line: £247 total outlay.

Returns Potential

The exponential nature of combination bets means returns scale dramatically:

Super Heinz example — 7 selections all at 3.00, £1 stakes:

  • 4 of 7 win: approximately £350 return on £120 outlay
  • 5 of 7 win: approximately £1,500 return
  • All 7 win: approximately £8,700 return

Goliath example — 8 selections all at 3.00, £1 stakes:

  • 4 of 8 win: approximately £700 return on £247 outlay
  • 6 of 8 win: approximately £7,000 return
  • All 8 win: approximately £26,000 return

When These Bets Make Sense

Super Heinz and Goliath bets are appropriate when:

  • You have a full day of horse racing with 7-8 strong fancies across the card
  • Your selections average odds of 2.50+ to make the multiples meaningful
  • You have a proven track record of identifying winners at a reasonable strike rate
  • The total outlay represents a small, manageable portion of your betting bankroll

The Bigger Picture

System bets scale: Lucky 15 (4 sel, 15 bets) → Lucky 31 (5 sel, 31 bets) → Lucky 63 (6 sel, 63 bets) → Super Heinz (7 sel, 120 bets) → Goliath (8 sel, 247 bets). Each step doubles coverage but also roughly doubles cost. Choose the level that matches both your selection confidence and your bankroll.

Frequently Asked Questions

?What is a Super Heinz bet?
A Super Heinz is a full-cover bet without singles on 7 selections, totalling 120 bets: 21 doubles, 35 trebles, 35 four-folds, 21 five-folds, 7 six-folds, and 1 seven-fold accumulator. You need at least 2 winners for any return.
?What is a Goliath bet?
A Goliath is a full-cover bet without singles on 8 selections, totalling 247 bets: 28 doubles, 56 trebles, 70 four-folds, 56 five-folds, 28 six-folds, 8 seven-folds, and 1 eight-fold accumulator. It is the largest standard named system bet.
?How much does a Goliath cost?
A Goliath costs 247 times your unit stake. At £1 per bet, the total is £247. Even at 25p per bet, the outlay is £61.75. The cost demands careful budgeting and genuine confidence across all 8 selections.
?How many winners do I need to profit on a Super Heinz or Goliath?
You need at least 2 winners for any return, but profitability typically requires 3-4+ winners depending on the odds. With short-priced selections, even 4 winners may not cover the outlay. Higher odds selections make these bets more viable.
?Can I add singles to a Super Heinz or Goliath?
The standard Super Heinz and Goliath do not include singles. However, some bookmakers let you add singles manually, effectively creating a 'Lucky' version. A Lucky Super Heinz would have 127 bets; a Lucky Goliath would have 255.

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