Answer: railbird

AnswerCrossword Clue
RAILBIRDChurchill Downs figure
RAILBIRDTrack figure
RAILBIRDSight at the track.
RAILBIRDRacing fan
RAILBIRDFront-row racing fan
RAILBIRDRacetrack habitue
railbirdany kibitzer or self-styled critic or expert.
railbirdA spectator, esp. one at a horse race who watches from the railings along the track
railbirda racing enthusiast