Trixie Calculator
Total outlay = stake per bet x 4
How To Use This Calculator
The Trixie calculator computes returns for the 4-bet multiple from 3 selections. Mark winners and losers, set your unit stake, and review the doubles and treble breakdown.
The calculator multiplies your unit stake by 4 for the total outlay.
Enter odds for each pick and toggle whether it won or lost. Remember: at least 2 winners are needed for a return.
See returns split by 3 doubles and 1 treble. No singles are included.
What Is a Trixie?
A Trixie is a UK full-cover multiple bet built from 3 selections. It packages all 3 possible doubles plus the single treble into 4 separate bets. Unlike a Patent, a Trixie does not include singles, which makes it cheaper but raises the bar: at least 2 selections must win before you collect anything.
Trixies originated alongside other UK racing multiples and remain a staple at British and Irish bookmakers. They sit between the accumulator (one all-or-nothing bet) and the Patent (the same 3 picks plus 3 singles, 7 bets in total).
- 3 doubles
- 1 treble
- 4 total bets per Trixie
- Needs 2+ winners for any return.
How a Trixie Pays Out
Each of the 4 component bets settles independently. Doubles cover the 3 possible pairings; the treble covers the single 3-leg accumulator.
Stake: 1 unit per bet. 3 selections, all winners at decimal odds 2.00.
Doubles: 3 x (2.00 x 2.00) = 12 units
Treble: 1 x (2.00 x 2.00 x 2.00) = 8 units
Total return: 20 units (stake 4)
Profit: 16 units (5x the total outlay)
With only 2 winners, you collect 1 double (the pair that landed) and nothing else: 1 winning double returns 4 units against your 4 unit stake, so 2 of 3 at 2.00 is exactly break-even. Higher odds make 2-of-3 profitable; lower odds push it into a loss.
Sample Trixie Returns
All scenarios below assume 1 unit stake per bet (4 unit total outlay) with all selections at the same decimal odds.
| Winners | Odds Each | Return | Profit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 of 3 | 2.00 | 0 units | -4 units |
| 2 of 3 | 2.00 | 4 units | 0 units |
| 3 of 3 | 2.00 | 20 units | +16 units |
| 2 of 3 | 3.00 | 9 units | +5 units |
| 3 of 3 | 3.00 | 63 units | +59 units |
| 3 of 3 | 5.00 | 200 units | +196 units |
Trixies pay nothing on a single winner. The structure rewards picks where you expect at least two of three to land.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
A Trixie has no singles. One winner pays zero. If you want a return from one winner, use a Patent (same 3 picks plus 3 singles) instead.
A 5 unit Trixie costs 20 units, not 5. Always size your unit stake against the 4x multiplier.
Three matched legs at slightly better prices compound across all 4 bets. An odds comparison feed pays for itself quickly on multi-leg multiples.
Patent = Trixie + 3 singles (7 bets, return on 1 winner). Trixie = doubles + treble only (4 bets, needs 2 winners). Pick based on whether you can afford the higher stake of a Patent.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Trixie bet?
A Trixie is a UK multiple bet of 4 bets across 3 selections: 3 doubles plus 1 treble. There are no singles, so at least 2 selections must win for any return.
How many bets are in a Trixie?
Exactly 4: 3 doubles + 1 treble. Your unit stake is multiplied by 4 to reach the total outlay.
How many winners do I need for a Trixie return?
Two. A single winning selection returns nothing because Trixies do not include singles. With 2 winners you collect the connecting double; with 3 you collect all 3 doubles plus the treble.
What does a Trixie pay if all three win at 2.00?
With a 1 unit stake per bet, the return is 20 units against a 4 unit outlay, or 5x. The 3 doubles return 12 units (3 x 4) and the treble returns 8 units.
What is the difference between a Trixie and a Patent?
A Patent adds 3 singles to the Trixie's 4 bets, making 7 bets in total. A Patent returns money on a single winner; a Trixie does not. The Trixie is the cheaper bet but offers less downside protection.
What is the difference between a Trixie and a Yankee?
A Yankee uses 4 selections instead of 3, giving 11 bets (6 doubles + 4 trebles + 1 four-fold). Same full-cover structure without singles, just one selection larger.
Which bookmakers accept Trixie bets?
Most UK and Irish bookmakers, including Bet365, William Hill, Paddy Power, Coral, and Ladbrokes, accept Trixies. Look for it in the multiple bet slip after you add three selections.
Can I bet a Trixie each-way?
Yes. An each-way Trixie doubles the stake to 8 bets (4 win + 4 place), so a 1 unit each-way Trixie costs 8 units. Place legs settle at the win odds reduced by the bookmaker's place fraction.
Can I bet a Trixie on football or other sports?
Yes. Trixies work on any sport with discrete outcomes. They are most popular on UK and Irish horse racing because of the each-way structure, but football and tennis Trixies are common too.
Are Trixies profitable long term?
Only when each selection has positive expected value AND your hit rate clears the break-even threshold. At decimal 2.00, you need 2-of-3 winners just to break even; the maths gets friendlier at higher odds.
What unit stake should I use on a Trixie?
Pick a unit you would comfortably risk 4 times. A 5 unit Trixie costs 20 units total. Most disciplined bettors keep total exposure on any multiple under 1 to 2 percent of bankroll.
Pro Tip: Trixies Reward Conviction, Not Hope
Trixies pay nothing on one winner, so the structure only makes sense when you expect at least two of three to land. Use our EV Calculator to confirm each leg is a value bet before backing a Trixie over the safer Patent.