Tricast Odds Calculator
Tricast (trifecta) racing payouts for three horses placing 1st, 2nd and 3rd.
How to Use This Calculator
- Select the tricast type — straight (one specific order) or combination (all six orderings)
- Input the odds for each of your three horses
- Input your unit stake
- Read off the total stake, combined odds, return and profit
Formula
Combined Odds = Odds₁ × Odds₂ × Odds₃
Straight Tricast: 1 bet at unit stake.
Combination Tricast: 6 bets at unit stake (3! orderings) — total stake = 6 × unit stake. Only the correct ordering pays.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is a tricast bet defined?
A tricast (known as a trifecta in the US) is a wager on which three horses finish 1st, 2nd and 3rd. A straight tricast demands the precise order, while a combination tricast covers all six possible orderings at six times the stake.
In which case is a combination tricast appropriate?
Opt for the combination when you are confident which three horses will take the placings but uncertain of the order. The cost is paying 6× the stake. Where you hold firm views on the order, a straight tricast returns the same on the correct order at one-sixth of the outlay.
By what method are tricast payouts computed?
UK bookmakers generally apply the Computer Tricast Forecast (CTF) formula, based on starting prices and field size. The multiplicative model (Odds × Odds × Odds) serves only as a rough estimate. Real dividends can deviate by 30%+ depending on field strength.
Does a tricast represent good value?
Tricasts carry extremely high variance — a low win probability paired with very large payouts. They warrant only a small portion of your bankroll. Sharper bettors generally concentrate on shorter-priced markets offering structural edges; tricasts are largely recreational bets.