A quaddie is an exotic bet where the punter must successfully pick the winner of the final four races on a race meeting’s card. It is a high-risk, high-reward bet that requires hitting four consecutive winners to collect a dividend.
While the potential payouts are huge, hitting a quaddie is significantly harder and generally less reliable than betting First Fours or Trifectas.
How do you win a quaddie?
To win, you must identify the winner of the last four races of the day. You can select multiple horses in each leg to increase your chances, but adding more runners increases the number of combinations and the total cost of the bet.
Managing bet costs with flexi-bets
Serious punters use flexi-bets to suit their bank by taking a percentage of the dividend rather than paying for a 100% share. In one Moonee Valley example, a punter collected a 1.0% share of a $111,000 quaddie dividend, allowing them to cover more horses without risking big bickies.
Finding value in the dividends
The biggest payouts occur when several roughies win. A Morphettville quaddie once required finding winners at $26.00, $14.00, $12.10, and $12.00, all of whom were in the top-five rated horses. This demonstrates that value is often found by covering the top-rated runners rather than just the favourites.
Using professional ratings to build a ticket
Elite Racing’s Race-Day Pro Sheets allow punters to couple the top-five rated horses in each leg. This structured approach ensures you have the best chance of covering the winners while keeping the combinations tight enough to remain profitable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are quaddies more profitable than other exotics?
No, we find that First Fours, Trifectas, and Exactas are more reliable and offer better long-term profitability for the serious punter.
What does it mean to get a quaddie in one?
This means you picked the single winner for all four legs. It is the equivalent of picking a $211 winner and is quite rare to achieve.
How do I handle my bank when betting quaddies?
Stick to a percentage via a flexi-bet. This prevents you from blowing your bank on a single meeting if the results don’t go your way.
Horse racing betting involves financial risk. Bet only what you can afford to lose. For support, visit Gambling Help Online or call 1800 858 858.