Kentucky Derby, Preakness, UVA Foxfields, Dar Es Salaam Goat Races. Synonymous, right? Drink enough of the ever-flowing alcohol and you'd agree. Think hot sun, dusty field, tents full of food and drink, and a race track smack in the middle of all the hub bub. It. Was. Awesome. It looks totally like a normal, almost Westernized, scene. People dressed nicely, tents sponsored by restaurants, souvenir shops, costume contests, VIP area (for the goat owners), and then the races begin. There were 6 different races, with 8 goats in each. You could place bets, cheer them on, and then the prize money was customarily donated to charity at the end. The catch is... goats don't race. Well, they're in the ring and running around to a certain extent, but it's not in their blood. It just isn't
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