noun
- a person involved in horse racing, especially as an owner, trainer, or bettor
Usage: horse racing
Examples
- The experienced turfman knew which horses to bet on.
- As a lifelong turfman, he owned several racehorses.
- The turfman studied the racing forms carefully.
- Local turfmen gathered at the track every weekend.
- The wealthy turfman invested millions in thoroughbreds.
- She became a successful turfman after years of training horses.