BackTracks: Key to the Mint unlocks a title
In a new BackTracks, the story of the largely forgotten Key to the Mint, who was champion three-year-old despite going 0-for-2 in Triple Crown races.
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BackTracks: The mighty Mill Reef
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.
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BackTracks: Jameela, Maryland’s first millionaire
In today’s BackTracks, Jameela tackled the best of her generation en route to becoming the first Maryland-bred millionaire.
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BackTracks: The kingly Henry of Navarre
In today’s BackTracks, New Jersey-bred Henry of Navarre found Hall of Fame success on the racetrack and later played a more martial role.
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BackTracks: Big tough Twixt
In today’s BackTracks, Maryland-bred Twixt took on all comers in a 70-race career that saw her win graded stakes from coast to coast.
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BackTracks: Rosemont, giant killer
In today’s BackTracks, Virginia-bred Rosemont developed a reputation as a giant killer, defeating three Hall of Famers in his career.
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BackTracks: Challedon, dominant in Maryland & beyond
In today’s BackTracks, Maryland-bred Challedon became the first two-time horse of the year after dominating 1939 and 1940.
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The (almost) fabulous fillies of the Preakness
Before Rachel Alexandra and Swiss Skydiver won the Preakness, these four fillies made a major impact on the Middle Jewel without winning it.
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BackTracks: Lil E. Tee, PA’s first Derby winner
In today’s BackTracks, Lil E. Tee rose from modest beginnings to become the first Pennsylvania-bred Kentucky Derby winner.
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BackTracks: Hill Prince, the Meadow’s first champion
In today’s BackTracks, Hill Prince became the first champion for Meadow Stable, foreshadowing the breeding powerhouse to come.
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BackTracks: Safely Kept, stone-cold runner
In today’s BackTracks, Maryland-bred and -sired Safely Kept came from relatively modest beginnings to earn every accolade imaginable.
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BackTracks: Burt Bacharach’s magic moments
In today’s BackTracks, songwriter Burt Bacharach bred a pair of West Virginia-breds that competed against — and often beat — the best of their generations.
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