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Time to turn priest into racing expert (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

tipster

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'racing expert' is the definition.
'tipster' can be an answer for 'expert' (tipster is a kind of expert). I am not sure about the 'racing' bit.

'time to turn priest' is the wordplay.
'time' becomes 't' (abbreviation).
'to turn' indicates anagramming the letters.
'priest' anagrammed gives 'ipster'.
't'+'ipster'='TIPSTER'

'into' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for tipster that I've seen before include "Race winner forecaster" , "One who sells betting advice" , "Supposed expert on horses" , "One providing betting hints" , "Adviser on betting" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express.
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