What is a Quaddie?

So you’ve started delving deeper and deeper into the world of horse racing, and you’ve stumbled upon the fabled world of exotic betting. There’s seemingly a never ending list of horse racing terminology for new punters to be across. Luckily, on the Huddle we have all the answers!

So, just what is a Quaddie? Never fear, we will answer this and more in our guide below.

What is a Quaddie in Betting?

Quaddie: Quick Facts

• A Quaddie (short for Quadrella) is an exotic racing bet where you pick the winners of four consecutive nominated races.
• All four selections must win for the bet to pay out.
• You can select multiple runners per leg to increase your coverage, which is called a Multiple Quaddie.
• Quaddies are tote bets, your return depends on the size of the pool and how many tickets share the winning combination.
• You can use Flexi betting to nominate a total outlay and receive a proportional share of the dividend.
• On Sportsbet, you can also place an Early Quaddie on selected meetings.

A Quadrella or Quaddie as it’s aussie punting lingo is a type of exotic bet in horse racing that requires a punter to successfully pick the four winners in four consecutive races.

One of the most straightforward exotic bet types, a Quaddie is a great way for new punters to try their luck in the world of exotics.

While picking four consecutive winners is obviously challenging, you can increase your chances of placing a successful Quaddie by selecting multiple runners in each race.

This is a Multiple Quadrella and as with any wager that increases your chance of winning, it comes at cost, paying less than a traditional Quadrella based on how many runners you pick in each race.

How Does a Quaddie Work in Betting?

As with most exotic bets, a Quaddie is a form of parimutuel or pool betting where all bets go into what is commonly referred to as a tote.

Returns on a winning Quadrella are determined by the amount in the tote. If you are unsure how this works, consult our What is Tote Betting guide.

In short, the more money in the pot and the more unique the bet, the bigger the returns.

How Do Quaddie Payouts Get Calculated?

As with any tote bet, the amount paid out is dependent on the amount of money in the pool and based on the picks of other punters.

During big races, such as the Melbourne Cup, Quaddie pools can reach eye-watering figures due to the number of wagers being placed. 

There is no right or wrong way to pick a Quaddie, but there is a right and wrong way to spend the winnings, so when your better half isn’t a fan of your new back tattoo of the four winning runners you selected, don’t say we didn’t warn you.

If you are looking for a bit of expert advice for your quaddie however, make sure to check out our racing tips here on The Huddle.

How to Place a Quaddie

Select the meeting and open the race card for the first of the four nominated Quaddie legs.

1. Tap the Quaddie or Early Quaddie tab.
2. Select your runner or runners in each of the four legs using the Add button next to each horse.
3. Choose your unit stake or set a Flexi percentage.
4. Review your combinations and total cost, then confirm the bet.

The Sportsbet Quaddie calculator shows your total outlay before you lock anything in, so there are no surprises.

Ready to find your next Quaddie? Head to the Sportsbet racing markets and check out today's meetings.