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Bookmaker taking bets from crowds of punters before the race at Leopardstown in Ireland
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Bookmaker taking bets from crowds of punters before the race at Leopardstown in Ireland
Bookmaker taking bets from crowds of punters before the race at Leopardstown in Ireland
March 1967
Fitzpatrick
mirrorpix
Ireland
GL*3673609
Media ID 21545348
© Mirrorpix
Betting Busy Gambling Horseracing Occupations
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In this photograph captured by Fitzpatrick in March 1967, we are transported back to the vibrant atmosphere of Leopardstown racecourse in Ireland. The image showcases a bustling scene before the commencement of an exhilarating horseracing event. At the center of attention stands a bookmaker, his face etched with concentration as he deftly takes bets from eager punters. Surrounding him is a sea of animated men, their eyes fixed on the racing form guides clutched tightly in their hands. Excitement permeates through the air as each individual hopes to strike it lucky and secure a winning bet. The composition beautifully captures both the energy and camaraderie that exists within such gatherings. The blurred figures in motion convey a sense of urgency, reflecting how time seems to stand still when one's fortune hangs delicately on the outcome of these magnificent creatures thundering down the track. This snapshot not only encapsulates an era but also highlights gambling as an occupation deeply intertwined with sporting events like horseracing. It serves as a poignant reminder that for many individuals during this period, placing bets was not just about monetary gains but also about being part of something larger than themselves - joining together with fellow enthusiasts to revel in shared passions and experiences. Fitzpatrick's lens has frozen this moment forever, allowing us to peer into history and witness firsthand the allure and fervor surrounding betting at Leopardstown racecourse during Ireland's golden age of horseracing in the swinging sixties.
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