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Trainers prepared for the races? (8)

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'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.

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(Other definitions for teachers that I've seen before include "Coaches" , "Instructors" , "Instuctors" , "They impart knowledge" , "beaks?" .)

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