Pick
Three horses in the exact 1-2-3 order
Minimum ticket
$0.50 (sometimes $1)
Scope
One race
How it works
Significantly harder than the exacta but pays exponentially better. Box variants cover all 6 orders for 6× the base. The classic Triple Crown bet — Derby trifectas regularly pay $1k+ for a $1 ticket because the 20-horse field makes upsets common.
Where to bet
US pari-mutuel wagering happens through licensed operators. TVG (FanDuel-owned) and TwinSpires (Churchill Downs) are the two largest dedicated US racing platforms. Caesars and DraftKings also offer horse racing in licensed states.