What is a Patent?
A Patent is a full-cover bet on 3 selections that includes the singles: 3 singles + 3 doubles + 1 treble = 7 bets. The singles mean even one winner gives you a return — though only a strong winner will cover all 7 unit stakes. Total stake is 7 × your unit stake.
How to use it
- 1Add three selections — Patent always uses three.
- 2Set your unit stake. Total cost = 7 × unit stake.
- 3Even one winner returns money. Need a price longer than 6/1 for one winner to cover the full 7-unit stake.
Example: Patent at 5/1, 8/1, 10/1 for £1 unit
Total stake £7. If only the 10/1 wins: £11 single return — £4 profit. If all three win: £6 + £9 + £11 + £54 + £66 + £99 + £594 = £839 (3 singles + 3 doubles + 1 treble at unit £1).
Your selections
3 / 3 selectionsThis bet uses exactly 3 selections. Add the horse name (optional) and price for each one.
Stake & bet type
How much you put on each line. Total stake = 7 × this amount.
Total: £14.00 (7 bets)
Tick each-way to add a place bet alongside the win bet — pays a fraction of the odds if your selection finishes in the places.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions
- A Patent is a full-cover bet on 3 selections that includes the singles: 3 singles + 3 doubles + 1 treble = 7 bets. Even one winner gives a return — though the price needs to be longer than 6/1 for one winner to cover the full 7-unit stake.
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