Superfecta Betting Explained

There are all kinds of interesting bets that you can place on horse racing, but the superfecta is one of the most popular. You’ll usually find it under the ‘exotic bets’ section of your favourite betting platforms.

So, what is a superfecta bet? Simply, it’s a bet on the first four horses to finish a race. There are a surprising number of different variations of a superfecta that you can place. So, we’re going to explain all of those, as well as give you some tips on how to see greater success with your superfecta wagering.

What is a Superfecta Bet?

A superfecta in horse racing is a bet on the first four horses to finish a race. The straight superfecta is what most of us think of, which is a bet on the first four horses to finish in the correct order. This is the most difficult of the superfecta variations to win, as you’ve got to predict not just the first four, but the winning order as well. We’ll cover some friendlier superfecta options in more detail below.

Types of Superfecta Bets

Now that you know what a superfecta bet is in horse racing, it’s time to learn about the different variations. There are five in total, each offering a different approach and importantly, different payouts. Let’s take a look.

Straight Superfecta

In superfecta betting, a straight superfecta is the most common option but, it’s also the hardest to win. For this type of bet, you need to predict the first four horses in the correct order.

Superfecta Key

A superfecta key is slightly easier than a straight superfecta, in that you need to pick the winner and then the next three horses in any order. This type of bet can be particularly useful in a race where there’s a very short priced favourite.

You can also choose additional horses to come in 2nd, 3rd, and 4th place to increase your chances. However, this increases your stake.

Superfecta Full Wheel

The superfecta full wheel bet is just like a superfecta key, in that you need to get the winner right. Then, it covers all possible combinations of the first four horses in a race. However, in this bet you can’t add additional horses.

Superfecta Part Wheel

The superfecta part wheel bet requires you to pick a key horse to win, followed by a key horse to come second. Then, for positions three and four, you’re free to choose whichever horses you like. Usually, you’ll select four more horses and place bets that cover any combination of those four taking the final two places.

Boxed Superfecta

A superfecta box is the easiest type of superfecta to win, but also the most expensive. You pick four horses to finish in any order (1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th). To do this, you need to place a bet on each combination, which totals up to 24. So whatever your stake would be on a straight superfecta, you need to multiply it by 24 to get your stake for a superfecta box.

Superfecta Betting Strategy

While it’s quite tricky to win a superfecta, hence the impressive payouts, there are some tips that can help improve your strategy. Below are some top tips for betting superfecta.

●    Consider if you can box a superfecta to increase your chances of winning. 
●    If the race has a very short-priced favourite, consider keying your superfecta to give more flexibility to the last three places.
●    As always, make sure to study the form of the horses and jockeys well in advance. This will help you to make an informed decision on your final selection.