touted

verb

1. To flaunt, to publicize/publicise; to boast or brag; to promote.“Mary has been touted as a potential succesor to the current COE.”
2. To look upon or watch.
3. To spy out information about (a horse, a racing stable, etc.).
4. To give a tip on (a racehorse) to a person, with the expectation of sharing in any winnings.