Superfecta Bet

A Superfecta Bet is picking horses to finish first, second, third and fourth. Place a straight superfecta, superfecta wheel or superfecta box. Each superfecta variant has its own mechanics and cost. This tutorial explains how to place each superfecta bet. See example superfecta cost tables below.

A winning superfecta bet can result in an enormous payout. Remember, picking the top 4 horses is not likely.

Table of Contents

  1. Straight Superfecta
  2. Superfecta Box
  3. Superfecta Wheel

First, let’s define a superfecta bet.

The following video clip explains how to place this bet. Watch the entire video for other horse bets.

Straight Superfecta Bet


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Choose 4 horses to finish first, second, third and fourth. Final order matters.

Your superfecta wins if the horses finish in the exact order you specified.

Cost: $1 or 10 cents

How to Place a Superfecta Bet
How to Place a Superfecta Bet

Time needed: 1 minute

How to Place a Superfecta Bet

  1. Create a new horse betting account or login to your existing account

    Create a new player account at one of our recommended horse betting sites or login to your existing account.

  2. Choose a race track and upcoming race

    Review the horse betting site’s list of horse tracks and upcoming races. Morning line odds are typically available about 3-5 hours before wagering begins.

  3. Select a superfecta bet from the wagering menu

    Tap “Superfecta” bet from the horse racing’s wagering menu. You might need to tap open exotics or “other” wagers to display the superfecta bet.

  4. Choose the first, second, third, and fourth horses in the order your desire, then book the wager

    Choose a horse to finish first, another to finish second, another to finish third, and one final horse to finish fourth. Final order matters. A superfecta bet costs $1 and 10 cents where available.

  5. Your superfecta bet wins if the horses finish in the order you specified

    Carefully review the race results. If the top four finishers match the horses and final order you specified, your superfecta bet wins.

Example Ticket:

$1 Straight Superfecta on Horses 9-4-7-2 means you are betting $1 that horses 9, 4, 7 and 2 will finish first, second, third and fourth in order.

Superfecta Box Bet


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A Superfecta Box bet is picking any number horses to finish first, second, third and fourth. Final order does not matter.

Your superfecta box bet wins if any of your horses finish in the top 4 in any order.

The superfecta box costs more than a straight superfecta because you must pay for each possible finishing combination.

Cost: $1 or 10 cents per Combination

Superfecta Box Cost

H = Total number of horses being boxed.
C = Cost per Combination, usually $1 or 10 cents.

(H) x (H – 1) x (H – 2) x (H – 3) x (C)

A 4 horse superfecta box costs $24 for 24 combinations: 4 x 3 x 2 x 1 x $1.

Tip

Racebooks will calculate superfecta box cost for you. See also this calculator.

How to Place a Box Bet
How to Place a Superfecta Box Bet

  1. Choose “Superfecta Bet”.
  2. Horses will be listed on the left. The next “ML” column contains the odds.
  3. Select 4 or more horses to finish first, second, third and fourth. Final order does not matter.
  4. You must select “Box” wager. This indicates the bet is a Superfecta Box.
  5. Notes: Sportsbook will calculate box cost automatically.

Example Ticket:

A 5 Horse Superfecta Box on Horses 6-1-8-3-7 means you are betting $1 that any combination horses 6, 1, 8, 3 or 7 will finish first, second, third or fourth in any order.

This superfecta box costs $120 for 120 possible finishing combinations. A 10 cent superfecta box would cost $12.

Superfecta Wheel Bet


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A Superfecta Wheel bet is picking sets of horses to finish first, second, third and fourth. Each set is called a key. Each key contains 1 or more horses.

Two Superfecta Wheel Bets

Superfecta Full Wheel – Put one horse in the 1st key with all other horses in the 2nd, 3rd and 4th keys. Alternatively, wheel 1 horse in either the 2nd, 3rd, or 4th keys with all others in the remaining keys.

Superfecta Part Wheel – Put one or more horses in one key with your own sets of horses in the remaining keys. The part wheel does not include all other horses.

Superfecta Wheel Details

A horse can be included in multiple keys. This is common for heavy favorites. They are more likely to finish in the top 4 than a longshot.

A superfecta wheel bet requires a specific finishing order from 4 sets of horses. Note that a superfecta box bet requires any order of 4 or more horses.

Your superfecta wheel bet wins if a horse from the 1st key finishes first, a horse from the 2nd key finishes second, a horse from the 3rd key finishes third and a horse form the 4th key finishes 4th.

Cost: $1 or 10 cents per Combination

Superfecta Wheel Cost

This calcuation is very complicated because the same horse can included in multiple keys. A thorough equation and example would be too lengthy for this tutorial.

Tip

Racebooks will calculate superfecta wheel cost for you. See also this calculator.

Example Ticket:

6 Horse Superfecta Part Wheel. 1-2 with 2-3-4 with 2-3-4 with 5-6 costs $16.

  • 1st Key – Horses 1 and 2
  • 2nd Key – Horses 2, 3 and 4
  • 3rd Key – Horses 2, 3 and 4
  • 4th Key – Horses 5 and 6

Notes: 2 is in 1st, 2nd and 3rd keys.

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Superfecta Betting Reference

$1 Superfecta Box

Superfecta Box Costs, $1 Per Combination
Horses Combinations Cost
424$24
5120$120
6360$360
7840$840
81680$1680
93024$3024
105040$5040

$1 Superfecta Part Wheel

Superfecta Part Wheel Costs, $1 Per Combination
Each horse to 1 key, not every possible permutation is shown
Key 1Key 2Key 3Key 4Combinations Cost
12,34,5,67,8,9,1024$24
12,34,5,67,8,9,10,1130$30
12,34,5,67,8,9,10,11,1236$36
12,34,5,6,78,9,10,11,1240$40
12,34,5,6,78,9,10,11,12,1348$48
12,34,5,6,7,89,10,11,12,13,1460$60
12,3,45,6,7,89,10,11,12,1360$60
12,3,45,6,7,89,10,11,12,13,1472$72
12,3,45,6,7,8,910,11,12,13,14,1590$90
12,3,4,56,7,8,9,1011,12,13,14,15,16120$120
1,23,4,56,7,8,910,11,12,13,14120$120
1,23,4,56,7,8,910,11,12,13,14,15144$144
1,23,4,56,7,8,9,1011,12,13,14,15,16180$180
1,23,4,5,67,8,9,10,1112,13,14,15,16,17240$240
1,2,34,5,6,78,9,10,11,1213,14,15,16,17,18360$360

FAQs on Superfecta Bets

What is a straight superfecta bet?

Choose four horses to finish first, second, third, and fourth in the order you specified. Final race order matters. Superfectas cost $1 each or as little as 10 cents.

What is a superfecta box bet?

Choose 4 or more horses to finish in the top 4 in any order. Final order doesn’t matter. Each possible winning combination costs $1 each or as little as 10 cents.

What is a superfecta full wheel bet?

Put one horse in the 1st key with all other horses in the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th keys. Alternatively, wheel 1 horse in the 2nd, 3rd, or 4th keys with all others in the remaining keys.

What is a superfecta part wheel bet?

Put one or more horses in one key with your own sets of horses in the remaining keys. The part wheel does not include all other horses.

What is the difference between a superfecta bet and trifecta bet?

A superfecta bet is picking horses to finish first, second, third, and fourth in the order you specify. A trifecta bet is picking horses to finish first, second, and third in the order you specify. A superfecta is harder to win as you must also pick a horse to finish fourth.

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  • Exacta Bet – Bet on two horses to finish first and second in the order you specify. Like other exotic bets, you can box or wheel an exacta bet.
  • Quinella Bet – This bet is similar to the exacta, except you’re picking two horses to finish first and second in any order. That means they could finish A-B, or B-A, and your quinella would still win. You can also box or wheel a quinella.
  • Trifecta Bet – Bet on three horses to finish first, second, and third in the order you specify, or try a trifecta box or trifecta wheel bet.
  • Superfecta Bet – It’s hard to win a superfecta, which is a bet on four horses to finish first, second, third, and fourth in the order you specify. Hitting a superfecta box or superfecta wheel bet might be easier.
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