Spotlight Lucky 15 tips: four horses to back 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.

Carbine Harvester 1.58 Lingfield
Well held in his three qualifying runs but he's unbeaten in two handicaps and had plenty in hand when rallying well at Southwell (6f, Tapeta) 11 days ago; 4lb well in under a penalty here and he's a major player in hat-trick bid.

Init Together 3.07 Lingfield
Placed over hurdles in final three runs in Ireland and he returned to the Flat for new yard with an emphatic win at Wolverhampton (9.4f classified) on Saturday; has a penalty back in a handicap but he's due to be 2lb higher in future and his confidence should be boosted after that breakthrough win; interesting contender.

Carlton 6.30 Chelmsford
Two from two for new stable, both wins over C&D; did it a shade cosily after coming from off the pace on latest occasion and is only 2lb higher today; commands respect in current mood.

Khutulun 7.00 Chelmsford
Stepped up on her first three efforts when making most to score on her nursery debut here (7f; first-time cheekpieces); good second at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) about a month later; open to further progress on return from 11-week break and warrants respect.

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.

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