This example shows how to split a $10 total stake across 3 selections at odds of 3.00, 5.00, 8.00, so that whichever selection wins the net profit is equal.
| Selection (Odds) | Stake | Net Profit if Wins |
|---|---|---|
| Selection 1 (Odds 3.00) | $5.06 | +$5.19 |
| Selection 2 (Odds 5.00) | $3.04 | +$5.19 |
| Selection 3 (Odds 8.00) | $1.90 | +$5.19 |
| Total | $10.00 | ≈ +$5.19 |
Back dutching lets you back multiple selections in the same event with a single total stake, profiting equally if any of your backed selections wins.
How stakes are calculated: Each stake is proportional to the selection's implied probability (1 ÷ odds). A shorter-priced selection gets a larger stake; longer-odds selections get smaller stakes. Stakes are then scaled to sum to your $10 total.
The combined implied probability here is 65.83%. The expected return if a backed selection wins is $15.19 — a net profit of $5.19 after deducting stakes on all losing selections.
Important: If none of the 3 backed selections wins, the full stake of $10.00 is lost.