How the Patent bet calculator works
The calculator spreads your stake across seven bets and itemises returns for each single, every double, and the treble. It highlights the break even point and shows exactly how many winners you need at your chosen odds to return profit. Each-way handling mirrors racing place terms and you can enter commission when planning exchange hedges.
- Stake allocation guidance across all seven bets.
- Each-way handling for festival racing and golf.
- Break even indicators based on winners landed.
- Free bet and commission inputs for accurate nets.
- Copyable line by line breakdown for tracking.
When to use the Patent bet calculator
Ideal when you fancy three selections but still want the safety net of singles to protect bankroll. Use it to compare the cover of a patent versus the leaner risk of a trixie before you stake.
Make smarter staking decisions
Compare the results to a trixie to decide whether the extra cover from singles suits your approach. If two of the three are strong and one is speculative, the singles can cushion variance while keeping upside alive via the treble. For everyday qualifying bets and simple hedges, the main matched betting calculator is still the best baseline tool.
Patent example with one-winner cover
A GBP 5 patent across three selections costs GBP 35 because it creates seven lines. At odds of 2.00, 3.00, and 4.00, one winning 4.00 selection returns GBP 20 from its single. Two winners at 3.00 and 4.00 return their singles plus the double, so cover builds faster than a trixie.
Patent vs trixie for three selections
Choose a patent when one-winner cover matters. Choose a trixie when you want the cheaper four-line structure and are happy to exclude singles.
Racing-card use case and patent mistakes
Patents suit small racing cards where three selections all have a case but you still want a return from one winner. The common mistake is forgetting the seven-line stake. A GBP 5 patent is not GBP 5 total; it is GBP 35 before any each-way doubling.
Frequently asked questions
How many bets are in a patent?
Seven: three singles, three doubles, and a treble.
Do I need every selection to win?
No. Even one or two winners can return cash thanks to the singles, depending on prices.
Can patents be each-way?
Yes, and the calculator mirrors the win and place returns at your selected terms.
When is a trixie better than a patent?
If you want a lower total stake and are comfortable without singles cover, a trixie can be leaner.
Why does a patent cost more than a trixie?
Because it includes three singles in addition to the doubles and treble.
Can one winner return money in a patent?
Yes. The single line on that selection can return even if the other two lose.