Horse-racing rules
Does an each-way accumulator win if four horses win and one only places?
Direct answer
In a standard each-way accumulator, the WIN accumulator loses if any selection fails to win, while the separate PLACE accumulator can still pay if all selections finish inside the accepted place terms.
How to use this answer
This answer is based on the mathematical principle or published rule identified in the source below. If the question involves a live betting market, confirm its settlement definition before applying it to a specific bet.
The win accumulator loses, while the place accumulator may return a reduced payout if every horse places.
Racing bets can have different dead-heat, withdrawal, non-runner and each-way settlement conditions. Confirm the race time, final official result and the operator’s rule that applied when you placed the bet.