Horse-racing tool
Racing Ticket Builder
Boxed exotic tickets multiply faster than they feel. Count the lines and total stake before the tote does it for you.
Combinations
12
Base amount
$1.00
Ticket cost
$12.00
Box formula: n × (n−1) × (n−2) and so on for the number of positions. A key-first ticket holds one horse in first and permutes the remaining positions. Confirm the generated total on the tote slip before submitting.
Why the ticket count matters
An exacta box with four horses creates 4 × 3 = 12 possible orders. A trifecta box with four horses creates 4 × 3 × 2 = 24. A superfecta box with five horses creates 5 × 4 × 3 × 2 = 120. Multiply that number by the base amount and you have the ticket cost — not just the denomination printed on the slip.
The tool shows the arithmetic, not the probability of the combination winning or the final payout. Keep a session cap, review scratches, and confirm the final total at the track or racebook. For the wider decision, start with our horse-racing guide.
How much is a four-horse boxed trifecta?
A four-horse trifecta box creates 4 × 3 × 2 = 24 combinations. At a $1 base, the worked ticket cost is $24; at a $0.50 base, it is $12.
What does key first mean here?
The tool assumes one fixed horse in first and uses the remaining covered horses to fill the other positions in order. Real ticket menus can use different labels, so compare the result with the exact ticket displayed by your operator.
Does a bigger ticket improve value?
It increases coverage, not necessarily value. Each additional combination also increases the amount at risk, and the payout depends on the pool and other winning tickets.