How to place a Same Race Multi on Sportsbet

How to place a Same Race Multi on Sportsbet

Before starting, make sure your account is eligible and verified. Sportsbet’s general terms require account holders to be at least 18 and Australian residents. An unverified account cannot transact, including placing bets. You will also need enough available balance for your intended stake.

Choose an amount you are comfortable losing and find an eligible race. Sportsbet’s published Same Race Multi Basics page describes the following race-card process:

Reviewing the selections and potential return is a useful precaution, rather than a separate step specifically documented in Sportsbet’s placement instructions. Make sure the bet slip reflects the combination you intended before confirming.

If the feature is unavailable, Sportsbet says an in-app message may show when it is expected to become available. For the website, check the race card or contact Sportsbet if you cannot find the option. A current website-specific workflow was not independently verified, so the screens and labels may differ.

• Open an eligible race card and select Same Race Multi.
• Choose the runners and finishing-position options offered for that race.
• Review your selections, the displayed combined odds, your stake and the potential return.
• Confirm the Same Race Multi and stake, then tap place bet.

What a Same Race Multi combines

A Sportsbet Same Race Multi combines runner outcomes from one eligible race. Depending on what is offered, you can select runners to win or finish within specified positions. Ordinarily, every condition must be met for the bet to win, subject to settlement rules for circumstances such as scratchings and dead heats.

For example, an illustrative combination could be Runner A to finish in the top 3 and Runner B to finish in the top 4 in the same race. Runner A must finish first, second or third, and Runner B must finish among the first four. This is an example of how the conditions work, not a live offering.

That differs from a regular racing multi, which generally combines selections across races or events. Sportsbet’s Same Game Multi is a separate product for selections within an eligible sporting match or event.

The race card and bet slip determine which selections and combinations are available. The fact that multiple runners can be selected does not mean every market type or pairing is offered.

Which races and finishing positions are eligible?

Sportsbet’s product terms list Australian, New Zealand, Hong Kong and Singapore thoroughbred racing, along with Australian greyhound racing. Harness racing is not included in the cited Same Race Multi eligibility list, and the terms do not extend greyhound eligibility beyond Australia.

A listing in the terms does not mean every meeting is currently available. In particular, although Singapore thoroughbreds remain on Sportsbet’s list, Singapore Turf Club held its final meeting on 5 October 2024. Check the races actually offered rather than assuming a listing means a current market is open.

The terms say a race needs a minimum field of four runners for a Same Race Multi to be offered. Sportsbet generally makes thoroughbred SRMs available on race day from approximately 9:30 am local time, after scratchings. Greyhound SRMs generally become available around one hour before the first race of the meeting. These are approximate windows, not guarantees, and Sportsbet can restrict or stop offering the feature.

The location of the race is separate from the customer’s location. For example, New Zealand thoroughbreds appear in the eligibility list, but Sportsbet says customers cannot access their accounts from New Zealand. Check the operator’s current location restrictions if you are travelling.

Sportsbet lists win and top-2 through top-10 selections, depending on the field and the options offered. A top-3 selection succeeds if the runner finishes first, second or third; a win selection requires it to finish first, subject to applicable settlement rules.

The help page gives an 11-runner field offering up to top 5 as an example. It also identifies six- and seven-runner fields as exceptions where top 4 may be offered. These examples do not guarantee the same options in every race: use the race card to see what is available.

How Same Race Multi odds and returns work

Same Race Multi odds reflect the relationship between the selected outcomes. Because the runners are in the same race, their finishing positions are connected: for example, one runner finishing first affects the positions available to the others. Sportsbet says it prices that relationship rather than simply multiplying the individual selection odds.

By contrast, the odds of a regular multi are generally calculated by multiplying its leg odds. For an SRM, use the combined price shown on the bet slip rather than calculating a price from separate markets yourself. The accepted price is subject to the applicable terms and any settlement adjustments.

For a hypothetical example, suppose the bet slip displays combined decimal odds of 3.00 and you stake $10. The potential gross return is $10 × 3.00 = $30, including the stake, if all conditions are met and no adjustment applies. This is arithmetic only, not a quote or a prediction. If the bet loses, the stake is lost.

A combined price does not establish that a bet is better value or less risky than another option. Check that you understand the conditions as well as the potential return before placing it.

Same Race Multi rules: results, scratchings and voids

For an ordinary result, all selections must meet their conditions. One successful selection does not by itself produce a partial payout if another selection loses. Special settlement rules can apply in circumstances such as a scratching, void or dead heat.

Sportsbet’s terms distinguish a selected runner being scratched from a later scratching of another runner. That distinction can change whether the bet is refunded or a deduction applies.

If an SRM leg is otherwise void, Sportsbet’s voided-bet guidance generally treats the whole standalone SRM as void. When the SRM is a component of a standard multi, the remaining eligible components stand and are recalculated under the applicable rules.

Sportsbet’s racing terms also address abandoned, transferred and postponed meetings. The outcome can depend on the circumstances and applicable rules, so check the terms or contact Sportsbet about an unusual or partially settled race rather than assuming every case has the same outcome.

Standard dead-heat rules apply, which can affect settlement. Sportsbet’s SRM product terms also say that cash out is not available.

Sportsbet has a rule for fields that reduce after a bet is placed, but its published wording does not clearly establish every boundary case. If a reduced field affects your bet, ask Sportsbet how the rule applies to that specific race.

• A selection loses: the ordinary SRM loses, even if another selection succeeds.
• A selected runner is scratched: a standalone SRM is void and the stake is refunded. If the SRM is part of a larger multi, the entire SRM component is voided and the remaining eligible components are recalculated.
• Another runner is scratched after placement: a deduction can apply. This is different from voiding and refunding the whole standalone SRM because a selected runner was scratched.

Why the Same Race Multi option may be missing

There are several checks to make if you cannot see Same Race Multi on Sportsbet or cannot select a particular outcome. These are possible explanations, not a diagnosis of your account or a promise that the market will open later.

If you receive a location error while in Australia, Sportsbet recommends checking your device’s location services. If the issue remains unresolved, or you need an answer about a particular bet or account, contact Sportsbet through Live Chat under Contact Us or call its listed customer-service number, 1800 990 907.

• Check that the race code and jurisdiction are included in Sportsbet’s eligibility terms.
• Check the field size and whether the approximate opening time has arrived.
• Look for an in-app message about expected availability.
• Check which finishing positions and combinations are actually offered on the race card.
• Remember that Sportsbet may restrict, suspend or stop offering the feature.

FAQ

Can I combine multiple runners or markets from the same race?

You can select multiple runners for win or finishing-position outcomes offered on an eligible race. However, the race card and bet slip determine the available options; not every market type or combination is necessarily supported.

Is a Same Race Multi different from a regular racing multi?

Yes. A Same Race Multi combines outcomes within one race and uses a combined price that accounts for their relationship. A regular racing multi generally combines selections across races or events and multiplies the leg odds. A Same Game Multi applies to an eligible sporting event rather than a race.

What happens if my selected runner is scratched?

Sportsbet says a standalone Same Race Multi is void and the stake is refunded. If it is a component of a larger multi, the entire SRM component is voided and the remaining eligible components are recalculated. A later scratching of a different runner may instead result in a deduction.

Can I place a Same Race Multi on the Sportsbet app or website?

Sportsbet’s published help supports an app-oriented race-card workflow. A current website-specific workflow was not independently verified. Check the website race card and contact Sportsbet if you cannot find the feature; do not assume the two platforms have identical labels.

Can I choose the same runner for two finishing positions?

Sportsbet’s terms discuss an example involving the same runner to finish top 2 and top 3, but that settlement example does not confirm that the current interface accepts the combination. Check the race card and bet slip rather than assuming it is available or prohibited.

Can I cash out a Same Race Multi?

Sportsbet’s Same Race Multi product terms say cash out is not available for SRMs. Check the current terms before placing a bet, as product rules can change.

Does a top-3 selection mean the runner must finish third?

No. Top 3 means the runner can finish first, second or third. The finishing-position choices vary by race and field size, so check the options shown before adding a selection.