perfecta

Thân thiện

A gambler studies the racing form to place a perfecta bet.

Definition

Noun: A type of wager, primarily in horse or dog racing, where the bettor must correctly select the first and second place finishers in the exact order of their finish.

Usage

The word "perfecta" is used to name this specific betting pool or the bet ticket itself. It is most commonly used in the context of parimutuel betting at racetracks. * You place or make a perfecta bet. * You win or hit the perfecta. * You bet on a perfecta. * The perfecta payout is the amount of money won.

Examples

• "I placed a perfecta on horses 5 and 3, so I need the #5 to win and the #3 to come in second."
• "The perfecta paid over $200 for a $2 bet."
• "She studied the racing form carefully before choosing her perfecta combination."

Advanced Usage

• Perfecta Box: A betting method where the bettor selects two or more horses to finish first and second in any order. This increases the cost of the bet (as it covers all possible order combinations) but also increases the chance of winning.
  • Example: "I don't know which horse will win, so I'll box the 4 and the 7 in a perfecta."

Variants and Related Words

• Exacta: This is a more common synonym for "perfecta," used widely across North America. The two terms are generally interchangeable.
• Quinella: A related but different bet where the bettor selects the first two finishers in either order. A perfecta/exacta requires the correct order, while a quinella does not.
• Trifecta: A bet requiring selection of the first, second, and third place finishers in exact order.
• Superfecta: A bet requiring selection of the first, second, third, and fourth place finishers in exact order.

Synonyms

• Exacta
• Exactor (used in some regions, like Canada)

Notes on Meaning

"Perfecta" refers specifically to the betting instrument or the wager type itself. It does not describe the quality of being perfect (e.g., "a perfect performance"). Its use is almost entirely confined to gambling, particularly animal racing.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a bet that you can pick the first and second finishers in the right order

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