The human characters belong to Eoin Colfer.
A Safe Bet
"We've got another financial genius in the family," Artemis Senior grinned at his son. "Your mother's won a small fortune at Fairyhouse Races, got the trifecta at incredible odds. Don't know how she does it, but she's got a real eye for a horse."
"I didn't know you studied form." Artemis cocked an eyebrow at his mother's knowing smile.
"I don't, dear, I just thought the names were so charming. Fairy Magic and Fairy Oak seemed so appropriate."
"Still wonder how you picked the other one. What was it again?"
Angeline winked at her son. "You remember, Timmy - Holly's Gold."
Author's note: There really is a racecourse in Ireland called Fairyhouse and all the horses are, or were, genuine Irish racehorses. A trifecta is a bet in which you have to predict the first, second and third horse in a race.
