Horse racing glossary
Browse our comprehensive A-Z guide of horse racing terminology. Whether you're a novice or a pro, simply click a term to explore its meaning in detail.
Betting Guide
Single Race BetsPick finishers within one race
−TRITrifecta
Select the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers in exact order.
Box: 3 horses → 6 combinations
QRTQuartet
Select the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th place finishers in exact order.
Box: 4 horses → 24 combinations
PENTAPentafecta
Select the 1st through 5th place finishers in exact order. Highest difficulty single-race bet.
Box: 5 horses → 120 combinations
Multi-Race BetsPick winners across consecutive races
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