noun
- a type of horse racing bet in which the bettor must pick the first and second place finishers in exact order
Usage: horse racing
Examples
- She won big money on the perfecta at the Kentucky Derby.
- The perfecta paid out $45 for a $2 bet.
- He studied the racing form before placing his perfecta wager.
- The perfecta is harder to win than a simple win bet.
- Many bettors prefer the perfecta over more complex exotic bets.