This example shows how to lay 3 selections at odds of 2.50, 4.00, 6.00, with stakes set so the maximum liability is equal across all selections — capped at $16.67 per selection.
| Selection (Odds) | Lay Stake | Liability if Wins |
|---|---|---|
| Selection 1 (Odds 2.50) | $11.11 | −$16.67 |
| Selection 2 (Odds 4.00) | $5.56 | −$16.67 |
| Selection 3 (Odds 6.00) | $3.33 | −$16.67 |
| Total | $20.00 | −$16.67 (worst case) |
| Outcome | Result |
|---|---|
| None of the 3 selections win | +$20.00 profit |
| One laid selection wins | −$16.67 loss |
Lay dutching means laying multiple selections so you profit if none of them win. Each selection's stake is chosen so that the liability — the amount you pay if that selection wins — is equal across all 3 selections.
Formula per selection: Lay Stake = Fixed Liability ÷ (Odds − 1). In this example, liability per selection = $50 ÷ 3 = $16.67.
If none of the 3 selections win, you collect all the lay stakes totalling $20.00 as profit. If any one of them wins, your loss is capped at $16.67 — the equal liability per selection.