Calculate dutch betting stakes for horse racing. Spread your stake across multiple horses to guarantee equal profit regardless of which wins.
Total amount to spread across selections
Return If Any Wins
$189
Profit: $89
Combined Probability
52.8%
47.2% edge
ROI if Win
+89.5%
Profitable
Value detected! Combined probability (52.8%) is under 100%, giving you a 47.2% edge.
| Selection | Odds | Impl. Prob | Stake | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | 3/1 | 25.0% | $47 | $189 |
| #5 | 5/1 | 16.7% | $32 | $189 |
| #7 | 8/1 | 11.1% | $21 | $189 |
| Total | 52.8% | $100 | $189 |
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Dutching in horse racing spreads your stake across multiple horses to guarantee a fixed profit regardless of which one wins. If you dutch horses at 3/1, 5/1, and 8/1 with $100 total, each stake is calculated so any winner returns the same profit. This strategy works when you believe multiple horses have a chance.
Dutching is backing multiple horses in the same race with stakes calculated so you win the same amount regardless of which horse wins. If you dutch 3 horses for $100 total, and any of them wins, you get the same return.
First, add up the implied probabilities (1÷decimal odds) for all selections. If total < 100%, dutching can be profitable. Each stake = Total Stake × (1÷odds) ÷ Sum of all (1÷odds).
Dutching is only profitable when the combined implied probability of your selections is less than 100%. This means the market is offering value. At a track with 17% takeout, you need combined probability under 83%.
Yes, but tote odds change until post time. Calculate your dutch stakes just before betting. Some ADWs (advance deposit wagering) allow simultaneous placement to lock in odds.
If none of your selections win, you lose your entire stake. You're also exposed to odds movements. Dutching reduces variance but doesn't eliminate risk - you still need to pick horses that can win.