Trifecta

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 tiercé (or trio ordré[2]) in France, as a tris in Italy and a triactor in English Canada.[3]

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 (in other words, 4 options with 24 total bets, etc.).

Other uses

The word trifecta is also used to describe a situation when three elements come together at the same time.[4] The term is often used when a U.S. political party controls the executive branch and both houses of the legislative branch of a state or the national government.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Forecast & Tricast Bets – Help". SkyBet.com. Retrieved 2013-10-20.
  2. ↑ "Translation of the French Betting Rules" (PDF). PMU. p. 22. Retrieved 9 January 2014.
  3. ↑ http://www.allhorseracing.ag/horseracingterms
  4. ↑ Itkowitz, Colby (2010-03-15). "Specter trifecta in DC publication". Morning Call.

External links

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