Quaddie (quadrella) betting is a type of exotic wager where you try to pick the winners of four consecutive races, typically at the same race meeting. The core idea is straightforward, but the cost and potential payout scale with how many selections you make in each leg. Key concepts
- Four-in-a-row requirement: You must correctly identify the winners in four designated races, usually the last four races of a meeting, though formats can vary by bookie.
- Leg structure: Each of the four races is a “leg.” In each leg you can choose one or more runners.
- Cost calculation: The total cost is the product of the number of selections in each leg. For example, selecting 3 horses in leg 1, 5 in leg 2, 1 in leg 3, and 4 in leg 4 yields 3 × 5 × 1 × 4 = 60 units (often dollars or cents depending on the bet).
- Full vs. flexi (partial) quaddies: A full quaddie uses one selection per leg and pays out a share of the dividend if you win; flexi options let you spend a
