Trixie Calculator
What is a Trixie bet?
A Trixie is a combination bet covering 3 selections across all possible doubles and one treble — 4 bets in total. Unlike a Patent, it contains no singles, so you need at least 2 of your 3 selections to win before you see any return. The advantage is a lower total outlay compared to a Patent (4 units vs 7 units) with higher potential returns when two or more selections come in.
Trixie vs Patent: which should you choose?
| Feature | Trixie | Patent |
|---|---|---|
| Selections | 3 | 3 |
| Total bets | 4 | 7 |
| Singles included | No | Yes |
| Minimum winners for return | 2 | 1 |
| £1 unit cost | £4 | £7 |
Choose a Trixie when you are confident at least 2 of your 3 selections will win and want to keep the outlay lower. Choose a Patent when one of your selections is a banker near the top of the market and you want some return even if the other two lose.
Frequently Asked Questions
A combination bet on 3 selections covering all doubles and the treble — 4 bets total. No singles, so you need at least 2 winners for any return.
4 bets: 3 doubles (AB, AC, BC) and 1 treble (ABC).
A Patent adds 3 singles to bring the total to 7 bets. A single winner returns something on a Patent; on a Trixie you need at least 2 winners.
No. To include singles, you need a Patent (7 bets total).
A €1 Trixie costs €4 total (4 bets × €1 unit stake). A €5 Trixie costs €20.