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prized animals. A brass plaque on the door of each stall proudly states the horse's name
and its racing credentials. One stall bears the simple word, “Teaser.” The unlucky occu-
pant's job is to identify mares in heat...but rarely is the frustrated stallion given the oppor-
tunity to breed. Bummer.
When Irish Horses Are Running
Every Irish town seems to have a betting shop for passionate locals who love to
closely follow (and wager on) their favorite horses. A quick glance at the weekend
sports sections of any Irish newspaper gives you an idea of this sport's high profile.
Towns from Galway to Dingle host annual horse races that draw rabid fans from all
over.
