"There's Nothing Like The Backstretch"

A view of Mohawk Racetrack's old backstretch, pictured May 2011
Published: June 29, 2025 11:45 am EDT

"The racetrack backstretch was the backbone of the industry. It was the home of the horses and most of the caretakers, the location of the race office, the office building of the trainers, the meeting place of the owners and the drivers, and it was the place where we were all one."

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