4 *3 * 2 = 24 bets. Look at the wording again. you're confusing a "trifecta box" with a straight trifecta bet. Each trifecta box has 6 different combinations. So 6 *4 =24 combinations
The combinations are as follows, yes or no? Horses 1, 2, 3 Horses 4, 1, 2 Horses 3, 4, 1 Horses 2, 3, 4 Or did you mean that "you didn't care what order" but the bet (trifecta) does? I don't play horse racing so I'm just going by your post. If that is the case then each combination above has 6 possibilities which is $24 (6*4) as you stated.
Yes, I see you don't play horse racing. And I probably worded the question poorly (so whats new). Your second paragraph has the answer, their are 4 different "trifecta box" bets, each costing $6. There are 6 different ways horses 1,2,3 can come in etc.
One could say that. To be honest, if it weren't for my racing knowledge (all theoretical of course), I would have answered as pspr did.
You can always find a harrytrader post and run him in a few circles for laughs. He's not as much fun as Mrmarket, though.
I used to think mr. market was the easiest and most fun to target. But lately, walter has equalled him. mr. market knows exactly what he's doing, and walter hasn't a clue. Two interesting contrasts. Cindarella said it best, "you don't know what you got 'til it's gone".