superfecta

American  

[soo-per-fek-tuh] / ˌsu pərˈfɛk tə /

noun

1. a type of bet, especially on horse races, in which the bettor must select the first four finishers in exact order.

2. a race in which such bets are made.

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Etymology

Origin of superfecta

1970–75, blend of super- and perfecta

Example Sentences

The long strider finished fairly well for the superfecta placing after a tough journey from the get go that evening.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 14, 2019

The pick is Tacticus, with Bourbon War second and Master Fencer third, with Sir Winston rounding out the superfecta.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 7, 2019

Phoenix’s superfecta in 2001 came after baseball’s playoffs were delayed by the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, which resulted in the first three November games in baseball history.

From Washington Post • Aug. 15, 2017

Another speedy but late-blooming colt trained by Pletcher, the fourth-place Preakness finisher rounds out my superfecta.

From New York Times • Jun. 9, 2016

Last year’s event saw $1 trifectas pay $3,710, $2,810 and $2,619, while superfecta payouts were $27,889, $17,140 and $14,718 for a $1 bet.

From Forbes • Oct. 30, 2014