Noun
A trifecta (a bet in which the bettor must select the first three placegetters of a race in the order in which they finish).
Usage- Canada
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Alex, who normally gets $100 from Randi for his birthday, decides to give her a C-note with the stipulation that she use the money to wager on "Mummy's numbers"; one summer afternoon, they spend the day betting 2-3-6 triactors.
In horse racing a triactor ticket only pays off if the bettor can pick the top three horses and the exact order they'll finish. It's a difficult trick to pull off, one that requires both skill and luck.