A Trixie is a full-cover multiple bet on three selections containing 4 bets: 3 doubles and 1 treble. Unlike a treble (which requires all three selections to win), a Trixie pays out when at least two selections win — those two winners contribute to at least one successful double.
Structure:
- Double 1: A + B
- Double 2: A + C
- Double 3: B + C
- Treble: A + B + C
Cost: at £1 per line, a Trixie costs £4. To find your total stake for any unit size, multiply by 4.
When all three win, all four bets pay — three doubles plus the treble combine for a substantial return. When exactly two win, only the double containing those two selections pays. When only one wins, no bets pay — a Trixie requires two winners minimum.
The Patent is the Trixie plus three singles — offering a return from just one winner but at a higher cost (7 bets vs 4). Choosing between Trixie and Patent depends on how confident you are in each selection. If you are very confident all three will place, a Trixie is the more efficient choice. If you expect at least one to let you down, the Patent's singles offer insurance.
Example
£2 Trixie (£8 total) on three horse racing selections: A wins at 3.0, B wins at 2.5, C loses. Double AB pays: £2 × 3.0 × 2.5 = £15. Doubles AC and BC lose. Treble ABC loses. Total return: £15. Profit: £15 - £8 = £7 from only two correct selections out of three.