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BackTracks: Charles Curtis, jockey-turned-Veep

Posted by Jennifer Kelly | Dec 11, 2020 | Breaking, Features, Regionwide, Top Stories |

In today’s BackTracks, the story of Charles Curtis, a jockey as a young man who became the first Native American Vice-President.

BackTracks: Caveat’s late arrival

Posted by The Biz | Jul 12, 2023 | Breaking, Bylined Feature, Features, Maryland, MD Breeding |

This month’s BackTracks: The late-running Maryland-bred Caveat finished second or third in seven stakes. Fortunately, he saved his very best for last.

BackTracks: Deputed Testamony “knew what his job was”

Posted by Jennifer Kelly | May 18, 2023 | Breaking, Bylined Feature, Maryland, MD Racing, Preakness weekend, Triple Crown Trail |

In a new BackTracks: Deputed Testamony, still the most recent Maryland-bred Preakness winner, “knew what his job was,” rider Donnie Miller says.

BackTracks: The mighty Mill Reef

Posted by Jennifer Kelly | Aug 8, 2023 | Breaking, Bylined Feature, Features, Virginia, Virginia Breeding |

In a new BackTracks: Virginia-bred Mill Reef raced in Europe – and how he raced – becoming the best turf horse in the world at the height of his career.