Spotlight Lucky 15 tips: the horses to back at Bangor and Cheltenham on Friday after all four selections won yesterday

What is a Lucky 15?

A Lucky 15 is one of the most popular multiple bets among horseracing punters and the clue is in the name as a Lucky 15 consists of 15 bets on four selections in different events. That equals four singles, six doubles, four trebles and a fourfold accumulator.

The beauty of the Lucky 15 is that only one selection of four must win to guarantee a return and the majority of bookmakers will offer incentives to play the bet.

King Turgeon 1.50 Cheltenham
Inconsistent previously but, following wind surgery, took his form to a new level this season with always-prominent wins on good to soft at Chepstow (3m2f) and Aintree (2m5f, National fences); up another 8lb but it's easy to think he remains capable of better, such was the authority of those wins.

Shan Blue 2.25 Cheltenham
Probably not the force of old but still ran well in good handicaps last winter (2m3f/3m; cheekpieces seemed to help) and his Bangor reappearance over 3m was encouraging; can see him going well.

Strackan 2.40 Bangor
Slow burner who is getting his act together, having chased home a massive improver at Worcester and then never headed at Uttoxeter (2m4f, soft); gone up 9lb for that win and he did have the run of things, but he's progressing and bred to stay.

Stumptown 3.00 Cheltenham
Ran very well in three of his four races over the conventional fences at this track; it was not his fault when he unseated in the 4m1f La Touche over the banks at Punchestown in May and he's scored over about 3m over that course on both starts since, so he is a major contender with a stamina test likely to suit as well.

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How to calculate your Lucky 15 returns?

How much your bet returns will depend on how many selections win, and their respective odds. For example, if two of your selections win then you can expect to be paid on on two single bets, and a double of the two selections. If three selections win then you can expect to be paid out on three singles, three doubles and a treble, and so on.

Do you want to quickly work out the potential returns for your Lucky 15 bet? Check out the Racing Post's Bet Calculator to manage your bet accurately. You can also find out who we rate best for Lucky 15 betting in our comprehensive RP Recommends review here.

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