He IS a great capper. Better than me, that's for damn sure.
He capped the situation, knew shit-could-happen, and played accordingly.
What I like is he played it with gusto. $3 trifectas! .... not $1 ... not $2 ... $3!
Most people would spread that into 3 times more $1 boxes, covering more combos, just trying to hit.
No, not your friend, he planned to hit big or bust. You have to admire that.