Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
quinella
noun
/kwɪˈnɛl.ə/
Definition
A bet in which a bettor selects the first two finishers of a race in either order.
Examples
- She placed a quinella bet on the two leading horses in the derby.
- Winning a quinella can be more lucrative than a standard win bet.
Meaning
The term refers to a specific type of wager in horse racing or similar events, where the bettor wins if their chosen horses finish in the top two positions, regardless of their order.
Synonyms
- exacta
- double
