Exacta (Noun)
Meaning
A bet that you can pick the first and second finishers in the right order.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The gambler placed an exacta bet on the two horses he thought would finish first and second in the Kentucky Derby.
- To win the exacta, you need to correctly predict the top two finishers in the correct order.
- The racing form provided the odds for the exacta, which were much higher than the odds for a simple win bet.
- She placed a $10 exacta bet on the 3-5 combination, hoping to win big if her horses came in first and second.
- The track offered a special promotion for the exacta, paying out double the normal amount for a winning bet.