superfecta
Definition
Noun: A type of wager, particularly in horse or greyhound racing, where the bettor must correctly select the first four finishers of a race in the exact order of their finish.
Usage
This word is used specifically in the context of gambling and parimutuel betting on races. It refers to the bet itself, not the act of placing it or the potential outcome. - To place a superfecta, you must predict the exact 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th place finishers. - The term is most commonly associated with horse racing.
Examples
- The superfecta at the Kentucky Derby paid out over $50,000 because it was so difficult to predict the exact top four horses.
- He won a small fortune by hitting the superfecta in the sixth race.
- To win the superfecta, your ticket must match the official order of finish.
Advanced Usage
- Superfecta box: A betting method where the selected horses can finish in the top four in any order, increasing the chance of winning but also multiplying the cost of the bet.
- I played a $1 superfecta box with four horses, so it cost me $24 for all possible combinations.
- Part of a betting menu: The word is often listed alongside other bet types like "trifecta" (top three) and "exacta" (top two).
Variants and Related Words
- Trifecta (noun): A bet requiring selection of the first three finishers in exact order.
- Exacta (noun): A bet requiring selection of the first two finishers in exact order.
- Quinella (noun): A bet requiring selection of the first two finishers in either order.
Synonyms
- Four-horse exacta (This is a descriptive synonym, not a standard term)
- Straight four (Informal)
Related Phrases
- Hit the superfecta: To win a superfecta bet.
- He hit the superfecta and celebrated his incredible luck.
- Superfecta payout: The amount of money paid for a winning superfecta ticket.
- The superfecta payout was enormous due to a longshot finishing in the top four.
Noun
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a bet that you can pick the first four finishers in a race in the right order
