To ask for money, especially from a group of people; to solicit donations or contributions.
To give a tip on (a racehorse) to a person, with the expectation of sharing in any winnings.
To spy out the movements of racehorses at their trials, or to get by stealth or other improper means the secrets of the stable, for betting purposes.
To act as a tout; to give a tip on a racehorse.
To look for, try to obtain; used with for.
To spy out information about (a horse, a racing stable, etc.).
To flaunt, to publicize/publicise; to boast or brag; to promote.
Someone advertising for customers in an aggressive way.
A person, at a racecourse, who offers supposedly inside information on which horse is likely to win.
In the game of solo, a proposal to win all eight tricks.
An informer in the Irish Republican Army.