tic-tac

Tic-tac is a system of hand signals used by bookmakers at British racecourses to communicate odds and betting information across the crowd.

The tic-tac man, often wearing white gloves for visibility, uses a rapid series of gestures touching various parts of his body to relay changing odds without shouting.

This traditional signaling method, though declining with electronic communication, remains part of British racing culture.

The tic-tac man's hands flew as the odds shifted before post time.