Trifecta
In American and Australian horse racing terminology, a trifecta is a parimutuel bet in which the bettor must predict which horses will finish first, second, and third in exact order. The word comes from the related betting term, "perfecta". A trifecta is known as a tricast in the United Kingdom,[1] as a tiercé in Hong Kong, as a trio ordré in France[2] and as a tris in Italy.
Trifecta boxes
A "boxed" Trifecta is where any option in a wager can be correct and the player bets the spread. These are effectively betting on every possible outcome of the three contenders and is calculated.
While a trifecta box is only 3 options (so 6 bets in total) this term is sometimes used, incorrectly, for all boxed bets (e.g. 4 options with 24 total bets, etc.),
Other uses
It is also used to describe a situation when three elements come together at the same time.[3]
See also
- Superfecta
- Devil's Trifecta, the ninth episode of the tenth season of the American police procedural drama NCIS
References
- ↑ "Forecast & Tricast Bets – Help - Sky Bet". Support.skybet.com. Retrieved 2013-10-20.
- ↑ "Translation of the French Betting Rules". PMU. p. 22. Retrieved 9 January 2014.
- ↑ Itkowitz, Colby (2010-03-15). "Specter trifecta in DC publication". Morning Call.
External links
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