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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.


Etymology

Origin of superfecta

1970–75, blend of super- and perfecta

Example Sentences

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That’s why he will feature in my trifecta and superfecta strategy.

From Washington Post May 7, 2022

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

The Whitney winner Frosted rounds out my superfecta.

From New York Times Nov. 4, 2016

And that led to a10-cent superfecta bet with the combination 13-14-4-10 returning a lucrative $24,476.39.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 26, 2015

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

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