Quadfecta vs. Trifecta

Quadfectanoun

A bet in which the bettor must select the winners of the first four places (i.e., first, second, third, and fourth) of a race in the correct order.

Quadfectanoun

(by extension) A set of four wins at related events; a set of four events.

Trifectanoun

A bet in which the bettor must select the first three placegetters of a race in the order in which they finish.

Trifectanoun

The attainment of three important achievements, qualities, etc.

Trifectanoun

A set of three related things, often things that cause problems.

Trifectanoun

The complete legislative and executive control of state government by one party: governorship, the upper house, and the lower house of state legislatures. The party that holds all three positions of power is said to have a trifecta.

Trifectanoun

Control by one party of the federal government: the presidency and both houses of Congress.

Trifecta

A trifecta is a parimutuel bet placed on a horse race in which the bettor must predict which horses will finish first, second, and third, in the exact order. Known as a trifecta in the US and Australia, this is known as a tricast in the UK, a tierce in Hong Kong, a triactor in Canada and a tiercé in France.