A trifecta is a straight wager that requires you to pick the 1-2-3 in a race in the correct order. If you want to bet on the 1-2-3 in any order you can box the bet but that consists of 6 different wagers. A trifecta is a bet type that can generate huge returns for small stakes but there is a reason the odds are so high…they are so damn hard to hit!