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.
Versatile and talented, the Virginia-bred Mandy’s Gold tangled with the best en route to becoming the best horse Michael Gorham has trained.
In a new BackTracks: Maryland-bred Dixieland Band third-best in a class that included two Classic winners but went on to big success in the breeding shed.
In a new BackTracks, we catch up with the owner and trainer of dual-Classic winner Afleet Alex as they reflect on their 2005 fairy tale run.
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.
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.
In a new BackTracks: Deputed Testamony, still the most recent Maryland-bred Preakness winner, “knew what his job was,” rider Donnie Miller says.
In a new BackTracks: PA-bred Smarty Jones was a serious racehorse, but there was more to his popularity than that.
In a new BackTracks: NJ-bred Missy’s Mirage became one of trainer Allen Jerkens’ favorites, a gray filly who “got the job done.”
In a new BackTracks: blue-collar millionaire Little Bold John was ornery, determined, and counted the General George among his 25 stakes wins.