The money was spread around at Northfield Park Tuesday night (Jan. 2) when a triple dead-heat for show in the second race made for three trifecta and six superfecta payoffs.

The racing oddity, believed to be a first in Northfield Park history, came about when Ball Dont Lie tired in deep stretch and was caught on the wire by not only Lexington Avenue, but also by Admiral Time.

Northfield Park’s judges studied the photo finish for more than five minutes before declaring the rare triple tie.

The winner and runner-up placings were clear as CJs Real Deal was three-quarters of a length in front of I Like It Hot, who held a similar margin on the dead-heated trio.

The $2 trifecta payoffs were $79.80, $138.40 and $287.80, while the six superfecta payoffs ranged from $11.62 to $118.44, all for a 20-cent wager.

(Northfield Park)