Meaning of chalk eater | Babel Free

Definitions

One who bets on racehorses that are favourites to win.

slang

Examples

“At six major race⟳ tracks across the nation, chalk-eaters (form⟳ players) were choking last⟳ weekend over a straight flush of longshots.”

“Of horse players and the ragged army of grifters, touts and downright swindlers who attach themselves to the noble sport of kings there is no end⟳ of stories. Get⟳ a few of the chalk eaters and long shot hounds together during a lull in the day's occupation—picking the next day's card of winners—and the tales begin⟳ to come⟳, thick and fast.”

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