What are Horse Racing Accumulators and Permulators?
Accumulators, also known as combis, are a series of single bets that, when combined, have a higher return on your staking than betting each of the selections separately. For example, if you bet on two horses to win and one to place, your returns would be 9-to-1. But if you bet all three horses as a single accumulator with a combined odds of 7-to-1, you’d win an extra £10 for every £10 wagered. Permulators, also known as Trebles and Big Odds, involve selecting a group of horses in a specific order. A typical permutation would involve betting on two horses to win and one to place. The permutation most commonly used is to select the first two finishers in any order. When placed in an accumulator, the odds for each selection are multiplied by the number of selections in the bet. This is called the “Big Bet”, which is a popular betting strategy used by experienced punters.
Benefits of Accumulators and Permulators
- When selecting multiple horses in a single bet, only one must finish in the first two positions to win the bet. This reduces the risk of losing your money by selecting more horses.
- When betting on accumulators and emulators, you can increase the odds of winning multiple bets at once. If you bet on two horses to win and one to place and all three win, your earnings are much greater than if you bet on each horse individually.
- By selecting multiple horses in a single bet, you increase your profit potential. If you place £100 on a three-horse accumulator with combined odds of 7-to-1 and one horse wins, you make £350 on your £100 stake. If you place £100 on three separate bets with odds of 9-to-1 for each and one horse wins, you make £300 on your £100 stake.
Calculating Returns
- Place a £100 accumulator bet with odds of 7-to-1 on three horses to win, one horse to place and one to show. Your winnings would be £700. - Place a £100 accumulator bet with odds of 9-to-1 on three separate horses to win. If one horse wins, your winnings would be £300. - If you place £100 on a Permulator with odds of 4-to-1, you would need to select two horses to win and one to place. Your winnings would be £400 if all three horses finish in the correct order. - If you place £100 on a Permulator with odds of 9-to-1, you would need to select two horses to win and one to place. Your winnings would be £300 if all three horses finish in the correct order.
Accumulator vs. Permulator
- An accumulator involves selecting a series of horses to win in order to win your bet. A Permulator involves selecting a group of horses to place in a certain order. - The odds for each selection in an accumulator are multiplied by the number of selections in the bet. This is called the “Big Bet”, which is a popular betting strategy used by experienced punters.
- In a Permulator, the odds for each selection are added together to determine the total return.
- An accumulator has lower odds of winning than a Permulator, but a higher payout if it does win.
Strategies for Betting on Accumulators and Permulators
- Select several horses that have an equal chance of winning. This way, even if one of the selections finishes outside of the top two positions, it can still help you win your bet.
- If you are betting on a permutation, select two horses that are expected to be in the top two positions.
- If you are betting on an accumulator, select one favourite horse to win and a second horse that is expected to be second.
- Selecting a single selection with high odds is a high-risk, low-reward strategy. It’s better to bet on the favourites with slightly lower odds than the longshots with high odds.
- If your selections are too similar, your bet won’t offer much value.
How to Choose a Winner
- Start by narrowing down your selections to a group of horses with similar odds. Next, select two horses you expect to finish in the top two positions.
- Selecting a single favourite horse with lower odds is a high-risk, high-reward strategy that comes with a higher risk of losing money. By selecting two horses with similar odds, you reduce the risk of losing money while increasing your profit potential.
Finding Value in Accumulators and Permulators
- By selecting multiple horses in a single bet, you increase your profit potential, but this also increases the risk of losing money.
- If you’re betting on an accumulator, select one favourite horse to win and a second horse that is expected to be second. This reduces the risk of losing money.
- If you’re betting on a permutation, select two horses that are expected to be in the top two positions.
- If you’re betting on a Head to Head or Reverse Head to Head Accumulator, select two horses that have an equal chance of winning.
- If you’re betting on a Top and Bottom Accumulator, select one horse to finish in the top position and one horse to finish in the bottom position.
