| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| backers | person who bets on a competitor in a race or contest |
| backer | person who bets on a competitor in a race or contest |
| tipsters | A person who gives tips, esp. about the likely winner of a race or contest, and esp. for a fee |
| tipster | A person who gives tips, esp. about the likely winner of a race or contest, and esp. for a fee |
| oddsmaker | A person who calculates or predicts the outcome of a contest, such as a horse race or an election, and sets betting odds |
| pacesetter | A runner or competitor who sets the pace at the beginning of a race or competition, sometimes in order to help another runner break a record |
| pacesetters | A runner or competitor who sets the pace at the beginning of a race or competition, sometimes in order to help another runner break a record |
