Betting strategies 

The Leader's System.

Increasing returns whilst guarding against losing runs

This strategy was popularised by 'The Leader' in Cope's Racegoers Encylopedia way before WW2. For reference, we will call it 'The Leader's System'.

It requires a bank of 100 points and is designed to cover an initial losing sequence of thirteen . Provided that your selection criteria is viable, it is possible for this system to increase your returns dramatically, especially over a long period.

These days there are many more wagering opportunities available thanks to improved communications, internet betting sites, such as Betfair, which permit laying as well as backing, so that bettors can be far more discriminating,  versatile, and flexible in their betting approach.

How does it work?

A bank of 100 points is established.

There is a progressive increase in stakes on selections one through to ten, with 2 points being placed on selection 1, 3 points on selection 2, and so on. From selection 10 onwards the stakes are 10, 11, 12 and 13. Stakes revert to the opening level, i.e. 2 points, whenever all previous losses are recovered. The response to any loss being carried forward is to employ the unit stake next highest to the loss.

Add the stakes together and you will see that the total is 100 which equates to the opening bank. This is your total liability covering a minimum of thirteen wagers. The staking plan in tabular form is shown below.

The Leader System Staking Plan

Sequence	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13
100 points divided	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13
+1pt to 1st nine selections - Unit Stake	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	10	11	12	13
Accumulative Stakes	2	5	9	14	20	27	35	44	54	64	75	87	100

A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  Traditional layout

Adapt a Union Jack 32 possible bets for the cost of 12!

B  F  C  G  A  H  D  I  E    Adapted layout

 Back your selections one by one. The first selection being your banker at the centre of the flag with the next four selections occupying the four corners. Out of the 8 lines of the Union Jack, up, down, corner to corner, four lines will be engaged. Add doubles making 4 Trixies. If your bet loses' start again. You need to be disciplined. Initially you need to cover 4 X 3 (2 doubles and a treble)  = 12 outcomes, which will be lost if your initial selection loses. If the 'banker' wins, the remainder of your bet will have been at least partially funded.

Why not employ the Leader's System as a viable loss recovery/profits maximisation strategy alongside this bet?

How does it work?

You need an initial winner, and one other, be it a back or a lay.  Depending on the odds obtained, your returns should go some way to cover the cost of the whole bet, (32 wagers).  A second 'winner' from the remaining 8 selections will guarantee a return from a successful double, a third winner will provide at least  two doubles, with the possibility of a third double plus a treble if the winners crop up on the same line.

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