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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, as a tiercé in Hong Kong, as a tiercé (or trio ordre) in France, as a tris in Italy and a triactor in English Canada. In Germany it is called Dreierwette.
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Quadfecta (noun)
A winners of the first four places (i.e., first, second, third, and fourth) of a race in the correct order.
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Quadfecta (noun)
A set of four wins at related events; a set of four events.
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Trifecta (noun)
A bet in which the bettor must select the first three placegetters of a race in the order in which they finish.
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Trifecta (noun)
The qualities, etc.
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Trifecta (noun)
A set of three related things, often things that cause problems.
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Trifecta (noun)
The complete legislative and executive control of state government by one party: governorship, the upper house, and the lower house of state legislatures. The party that holds all three positions of power is said to have a trifecta.
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Trifecta (noun)
Control by one party of the federal government: the presidency and both houses of Congress.