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Definition
Double trio; a horse racing bet where one must predict the first three horses in two specified races.
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How it's used
This term is specific to the Hong Kong Jockey Club betting system, referring to correctly picking the top three finishers in two consecutive designated races. It is a highly popular exotic bet because it often offers significant payouts compared to standard win or place bets. You will frequently hear it mentioned in casual conversation at tea restaurants or betting centers during race days.
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The horse racing today is hard to bet on, I bought a double trio.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
