Goliath Calculator
What is a Goliath bet?
A Goliath is the largest standard named full-cover combination bet, covering 8 selections across 247 bets — from doubles all the way up to the eight-fold accumulator. It includes no singles, so at least 2 winners are needed for any return. Despite the high outlay, many punters place Goliaths at small unit stakes (20p or less) during major racing festivals such as Cheltenham or the Galway Races to cover a wide range of selections while keeping the total cost manageable.
Super Heinz vs Goliath
| Bet | Selections | Total Bets | €1 unit cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Super Heinz | 7 | 120 | €120 |
| Goliath | 8 | 247 | €247 |
Frequently Asked Questions
A Goliath covers 8 selections across 247 bets (28 doubles through to 1 eight-fold). No singles. At least 2 winners needed for any return. It is the largest standard named bet.
247 bets: 28 doubles + 56 trebles + 70 four-folds + 56 five-folds + 28 six-folds + 8 seven-folds + 1 eight-fold.
A €1 Goliath costs €247. A 20c Goliath costs €49.40.
At least 2 winners — since the smallest bet type is a double. More winners dramatically increase returns.
A Super Heinz covers 7 selections in 120 bets; a Goliath adds an 8th, bringing the total to 247 bets — more than double the outlay for the same unit stake.