Spotlight Lucky 15 tips: four horses to back at Warwick, Taunton and Newcastle on Thursday

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.

Skycutter 1.25 Warwick
Two-time Flat and three-time hurdle winner (various ground) who was a good second last month on his first two chase starts (2m4f/1m7f, good/good to soft), including here; brings solid claims.

Mr Hope Street 2.25 Warwick
Won two in a row in the spring (2m4f, good to soft/soft) and returned from break with clear second at Carlisle (2m4f, good to soft); back to winning ways with something to spare at Southwell (3m, good to soft) last Tuesday and a 7lb penalty may well not stop him, despite this being tougher.

Red Maids 3.25 Newcastle
Heads back north seeking a quickfire C&D hat-trick, having shown a fine attitude to overcome adversity (kept waiting for room) last week; likely capable of coping with a 5lb penalty, so should give another good account; strong chance under Kieran Shoemark.

Despereaux 3.50 Taunton
Dual novice winner who secured his first handicap in comfortable fashion last week at Ludlow, where it was either the step up to 3m or new cheekpieces that triggered the improvement (perhaps both); goes again here before his new mark kicks in (due a 5lb rise).

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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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