saam1 Ｔ三Ｔ三T
Jyutpingsaam1 Ｔ
Yalesāam Ｔ
Definition
Triple Trio; a horse racing bet requiring the selection of the first three horses in three designated races.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the Hong Kong Jockey Club betting pool where one must correctly pick the top three finishers in three designated races. It is a high difficulty bet that often accumulates massive jackpots, making it a frequent topic of conversation among local racing fans. The term is almost exclusively used in the context of horse racing.
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