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Trifecta

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A trifecta is a type of bet in horse racing where the bettor must correctly predict the first, second, and third place finishers in the exact order. It is a difficult bet to win, but it offers a very high payout.

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Trifecta

A trifecta is a type of bet in horse racing where the bettor must correctly predict the first, second, and third place finishers in the exact order. It is a difficult bet to win, but it offers a very high payout.

Example

The lucky bettor won the trifecta by correctly picking the top three horses in the Kentucky Derby.

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