daily double

American  

noun

1. a betting system in horse racing and dog racing in which the bettor makes one bet on the winners of two races, usually the first and second, and collects only if both choices win.

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daily double British  

noun

1. horse racing a single bet on the winners of two named races in any one day's racing

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Etymology

Origin of daily double

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

In its final year, the conference hit the daily double by securing bids to both the CFP and the New Year’s Six — and sending six other teams to bowl games.

From Seattle Times

Bitcoin's value has fluctuated wildly through its 12-year life, with regular daily double digit price moves rendering it impractical for commerce.

From Reuters

Q. Who can be found in a Lower Manhattan bar ordering his daily double?

From Washington Post

Give a “daily double” to whoever has the answer for that one.

From Washington Post

“It’s nice to go somewhere where everyone’s having fun,” said Oszkowski, whose amusement included hitting the daily double in the first two races.

From Washington Times