Ratchet Staking Plan (Back)
Overview
The back-betting version of the Ratchet staking plan. Divide your bank into a fixed number of points. Every time your bank reaches a new high, the point value increases — and stakes ratchet up. During drawdowns, stakes stay flat at their last high. Never goes down.
How It Works
- Divide bank into N points (e.g., 100 points = 1% each)
- Bet 1 point per selection
- Bank hits a new high → Point value increases → Stakes increase (ratchet up)
- Bank drops → Stakes stay at the last level (never ratchet down)
- Set profit target and stop-loss
Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
num_points |
number | 100 | Points to divide bank into |
stop_profit |
number | — | Stop at this total profit |
stop_loss |
number | — | Stop at this total loss |
Risk Assessment
- Risk Level: Medium
- Max Drawdown: Stakes don’t decrease during losing runs
- Recommended Bankroll: 100× initial point value
When to Use
- Long-term, conservative growth (back betting)
- You like the psychology of “stakes only go up”
When to Avoid
- You want stakes to decrease during drawdowns (use percentage staking)
Comparison: Ratchet Back vs Ratchet Lay
The mechanism is identical; the difference is whether you bet back or lay. Both use the same points-based ratchet logic.
Betfair Exchange Notes
- For back betting, the stake IS your liability — simpler than lay ratchet
- Works naturally with exchange back bets
Related Plans
- Ratchet Lay — Lay equivalent
- Whitaker — Similar “never decrease” philosophy, different mechanics
Sources
- Plan mechanics: Classic betting system (public domain)
- Plan catalog reference: The Staking Machine — staking plan software with 50+ plans