Heinz, Super Heinz and Goliath are large full-cover system bets. They take multiple selections and automatically place every possible combination from doubles upwards (no singles). This provides broad coverage: you do not need every selection to win to get a return, but the total stake multiplies quickly.
These bets are popular in horse racing on big days with many races, though they work on any sport that allows multiples.
Selections: 6
Total bets: 57
Name origin: Heinz's famous "57 varieties" slogan.
Breakdown:
| Bet Type | Number |
|---|---|
| Doubles | 15 |
| Trebles | 20 |
| Four-folds | 15 |
| Five-folds | 6 |
| Six-fold | 1 |
| Total | 57 |
Minimum winners needed for any return: 2
Total stake = unit stake × 57 (a £1 Heinz costs £57; a 10p Heinz costs £5.70).
Returns grow as more selections win. Two winners usually produce only a small return (one double). Four or five winners are typically needed for a meaningful profit, depending on the odds.
Selections: 7
Total bets: 120
Breakdown:
| Bet Type | Number |
|---|---|
| Doubles | 21 |
| Trebles | 35 |
| Four-folds | 35 |
| Five-folds | 21 |
| Six-folds | 7 |
| Seven-fold | 1 |
| Total | 120 |
Minimum winners needed for any return: 2
Total stake = unit stake × 120 (a £1 Super Heinz costs £120).
Adding the seventh selection more than doubles the number of bets compared with a Heinz.
Typically needs three or four winners to approach break-even and five+ for solid profit (odds-dependent).
Selections: 8
Total bets: 247
Breakdown:
| Bet Type | Number |
|---|---|
| Doubles | 28 |
| Trebles | 56 |
| Four-folds | 70 |
| Five-folds | 56 |
| Six-folds | 28 |
| Seven-folds | 8 |
| Eight-fold | 1 |
| Total | 247 |
Minimum winners needed for any return: 2
Total stake = unit stake × 247 (a £1 Goliath costs £247; a 10p Goliath costs £24.70).
This is one of the largest standard full-cover system bets offered by bookmakers.
Returns escalate dramatically with more winners, but the outlay is substantial.
| Feature | Heinz | Super Heinz | Goliath |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selections | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| Total bets | 57 | 120 | 247 |
| Includes singles? | No | No | No |
| Min. winners for return | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Stake multiplier | ×57 | ×120 | ×247 |
| Typical use | Solid coverage | Bigger coverage | Maximum coverage |
Because these are full-cover systems:
Exact returns depend entirely on which selections win and their individual odds. Bookmaker calculators or online system-bet calculators are the practical way to work out potential payouts.
Heinz = 6 selections → 57 bets (full cover from doubles to six-fold).
Super Heinz = 7 selections → 120 bets.
Goliath = 8 selections → 247 bets.
All three exclude singles, so at least two winners are required for any return. They offer extensive insurance against individual losers at the price of a much larger total stake. Used with small unit stakes on carefully chosen selections, they can be entertaining; treated as a regular high-volume strategy, the costs and margins usually work against the bettor.
Always gamble responsibly and only stake amounts you can comfortably afford to lose.
