A Trixie is one of the simplest system bets and a natural step up from trebles. It gives you coverage when one of your three selections lets you down.
How a Trixie Works
You choose 3 selections and the bookmaker generates 4 bets:
| Bet | Type | Selections |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Double | A + B |
| 2 | Double | A + C |
| 3 | Double | B + C |
| 4 | Treble | A + B + C |
A £1 Trixie costs £4 (£1 x 4 bets).
Worked Example
Selections at decimal odds:
- A: Arsenal to win at 2.00
- B: Liverpool to win at 3.00
- C: Chelsea to win at 4.00
All 3 Win
| Bet | Calculation | Return |
|---|---|---|
| Double A+B | £1 x 2.00 x 3.00 | £6.00 |
| Double A+C | £1 x 2.00 x 4.00 | £8.00 |
| Double B+C | £1 x 3.00 x 4.00 | £12.00 |
| Treble | £1 x 2.00 x 3.00 x 4.00 | £24.00 |
| Total | £50.00 |
Profit: £50.00 - £4.00 stake = £46.00
2 of 3 Win (A and B win, C loses)
| Bet | Calculation | Return |
|---|---|---|
| Double A+B | £1 x 2.00 x 3.00 | £6.00 |
| Double A+C | Lost | £0 |
| Double B+C | Lost | £0 |
| Treble | Lost | £0 |
| Total | £6.00 |
Profit: £6.00 - £4.00 = £2.00
Trixie vs Treble vs Patent
| Bet Type | Bets | Cost (£1) | Needs to Win | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Treble | 1 | £1 | All 3 | Maximum payout, high risk |
| Trixie | 4 | £4 | 2 of 3 | Moderate coverage |
| Patent | 7 | £7 | 1 of 3 | Maximum coverage |
When to Use a Trixie
A Trixie is appropriate when:
- You have 3 strong selections but accept one might lose
- The odds are high enough that doubles still provide good returns
- You want more coverage than a treble without the cost of a Patent