This example shows how to lay 3 selections at odds of 3.00, 5.00, 8.00, with stakes set so the maximum liability is equal across all selections — capped at $6.67 per selection.
| Selection (Odds) | Lay Stake | Liability if Wins |
|---|---|---|
| Selection 1 (Odds 3.00) | $3.33 | −$6.67 |
| Selection 2 (Odds 5.00) | $1.67 | −$6.67 |
| Selection 3 (Odds 8.00) | $0.95 | −$6.67 |
| Total | $5.95 | −$6.67 (worst case) |
| Outcome | Result |
|---|---|
| None of the 3 selections win | +$5.95 profit |
| One laid selection wins | −$6.67 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 = $20 ÷ 3 = $6.67.
If none of the 3 selections win, you collect all the lay stakes totalling $5.95 as profit. If any one of them wins, your loss is capped at $6.67 — the equal liability per selection.