Trainers prepared for the races? (8)
I believe the answer is:
teachers
'trainers' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both people as well as being plural nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?
'prepared for the races?' is the wordplay.
'the races' anagrams to 'TEACHERS'.
But, I'm unsure how this is indicated.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for teachers that I've seen before include "Coaches" , "Instructors" , "Instuctors" , "They impart knowledge" , "beaks?" .)