Dutching
Splitting your stake across several selections so you win the same amount whichever comes in.
Dutching means backing more than one selection in the same event, dividing your total stake so the return is identical regardless of which of your picks wins.
How it works
When you've narrowed a race or match to two or three genuine contenders but can't separate them, you weight your stakes by their odds so each winning outcome returns the same profit. This raises your strike rate, though your profit per winning bet is smaller and you still lose if none of your picks land. It's a staking method, not a substitute for finding value.
Worked example
In a race you fancy two horses at 3.0 and 5.0. Staking £62.50 and £37.50 (of a £100 total) returns roughly £187 whichever wins — a consistent profit if your combined view has value.
Pros
- Higher strike rate than a single pick
- Consistent return whichever selection wins
- Useful when you can't split contenders
Cons
- Smaller profit per winning bet
- Total loss if none of your picks land
- Only worthwhile when each pick offers value
Tips
- Use a dutching calculator to weight stakes correctly.
- Only cover selections you believe are genuinely value.
- Don't dutch too many runners — it erodes the profit.
FAQ
- Is dutching the same as each-way?
- No. Each-way is one selection covering win and place; dutching spreads your stake across several different selections in the same event.
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