Count the lines and calculate outlay for straight, reverse, or combination forecast bets. Enter the official dividend or decimal return factor to estimate the settled return.
The tool counts ordered first-and-second combinations. It assumes exactly one line wins and that the entered dividend is the return factor per unit stake.
Results use the assumptions shown on this page. Actual settlement may differ under operator, jurisdiction, or market-specific rules.
A three-runner combination forecast creates 3 × 2 = 6 ordered lines. At $5 per line, the outlay is $30. If the winning line pays 12.50 per unit, the return is $62.50 and net profit is $32.50.
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| 3-runner combination | 6 lines |
| $5 unit stake | $30 outlay |
| 12.50 dividend | $62.50 return |
A straight forecast covers one exact first-second order; a reverse forecast covers both orders for two runners.
For n runners, there are n multiplied by n minus one ordered lines.
Only one exact first-second ordering can win, so the declared dividend applies to that winning line.
Not always. Pool or tote forecasts may declare a dividend after the race, while some operators offer fixed prices.
They can. Enter the final applicable dividend and check the operator’s dead-heat and deduction rules.
| Item | Definition |
|---|---|
| Input format | Forecast structure |
| Primary output | Total outlay |
| Precision | Full internal precision; display rounded for readability |