1. a person who predicts the outcomes of horse races or sporting events
Usage: informal
2. a person who gathers and analyzes information, especially about sports or politics
Usage: informal

Examples

• The racing dopester studied the horses’ past performances before making his picks.
• She worked as a dopester for the local newspaper, covering college basketball.
• The political dopester correctly predicted the election results in three states.
• Every dopester at the track had a different opinion about the favorite.
• He made his living as a dopester, selling tips to eager bettors.
• The sports dopester’s weekly column was popular among fans.