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Originally Posted by thaskalos
In my way of thinking...there is a distinct separation between a "handicapper", and a "bettor". I picture the "handicapper" as strictly a researcher...perhaps in partnership with someone else who does the actual betting. Put the two elements together...and you get a HORSEPLAYER, in my opinion.
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'Horseplayer' seems fine to me.
And, even with good points made about 'handicapper' being a bit out-dated and less universally embraced, I still don't exactly sneer or cringe at the use of 'handicapper'.
Handicapper has a legit history of usage and a broad audience.
'Horse Bettor' is a logical fit, and it is similar to 'Sports Bettor'. I like 'Horseplayer' a bit better, just the same...
Horseplayers/handicappers/horse-bettors seem to be interchangeable, and in a more general description, fall into the spectrum somewhere between;
(Gambler)<------------------------------->(Investor)
