What is another word for racetrack tout?
Pronunciation: [ɹˈe͡ɪstɹak tˈa͡ʊt] (IPA) 
A racetrack tout is someone who often hangs around racecourses, offering tips and advice to punters on which horse to bet on. Touts are often seen as disreputable figures and their information may not always be reliable. There are a few synonyms for racetrack tout, including tipster, tout box operator, and trackside tout. A tipster is someone who specializes in giving tips or advice on horse racing, while a tout box operator is someone who sells information about horses to racegoers. A trackside tout is similar to a racetrack tout, and refers to someone who operates around or on the side of the racecourse.
