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Key to the Mint
16
Dec
  • BackTracks
  • Braulio Baeza
  • Elliott Burch
  • Key to the Mint
  • mid-Atlantic horse racing

BackTracks: Key to the Mint unlocks a title

  • Jennifer Kelly / 2 years
  • 3
  • 12 min read

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.

Mill Reef
08
Aug
  • BackTracks
  • Mill Reef

BackTracks: The mighty Mill Reef

  • Jennifer Kelly / 2 years
  • 2
  • 8 min read

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.

Jameela
14
Oct
  • BackTracks
  • Jameela
  • Maryland Thoroughbred Hall of Fame
  • mid-Atlantic horse racing

BackTracks: Jameela, Maryland’s first millionaire

  • Jennifer Kelly / 3 years
  • 3
  • 10 min read

In today’s BackTracks, Jameela tackled the best of her generation en route to becoming the first Maryland-bred millionaire.

Henry of Navarre
15
Sep
  • BackTracks
  • Henry of Navarre
  • mid-Atlantic horse racing

BackTracks: The kingly Henry of Navarre

  • Jennifer Kelly / 3 years
  • 2
  • 9 min read

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.

Twixt
18
Aug
  • BackTracks
  • Edwin Merryman
  • Katy Voss
  • mid-Atlantic horse racing
  • Twixt

BackTracks: Big tough Twixt

  • Jennifer Kelly / 3 years
  • 3
  • 9 min read

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.

Rosemont
28
Jul
  • BackTracks
  • mid-Atlantic horse racing
  • Omaha
  • Rosemont
  • Seabiscuit

BackTracks: Rosemont, giant killer

  • Jennifer Kelly / 3 years
  • 3
  • 9 min read

In today’s BackTracks, Virginia-bred Rosemont developed a reputation as a giant killer, defeating three Hall of Famers in his career.

Challedon
15
Jun
  • BackTracks
  • Challedon
  • Challedon S.
  • Kentucky Derby
  • mid-Atlantic horse racing

BackTracks: Challedon, dominant in Maryland & beyond

  • Jennifer Kelly / 3 years
  • 3
  • 8 min read

In today’s BackTracks, Maryland-bred Challedon became the first two-time horse of the year after dominating 1939 and 1940.

Genuine Risk
15
May
  • BackTracks
  • Genuine Risk
  • Kentucky Derby
  • mid-Atlantic horse racing
  • Preakness
  • Winning Colors

The (almost) fabulous fillies of the Preakness

  • Jennifer Kelly / 4 years
  • 2
  • 8 min read

Before Rachel Alexandra and Swiss Skydiver won the Preakness, these four fillies made a major impact on the Middle Jewel without winning it.

Lil E. Tee
19
Apr
  • BackTracks
  • Kentucky Derby
  • Lil E. Tee
  • mid-Atlantic horse racing
  • Pat Day

BackTracks: Lil E. Tee, PA’s first Derby winner

  • Jennifer Kelly / 4 years
  • 2
  • 10 min read

In today’s BackTracks, Lil E. Tee rose from modest beginnings to become the first Pennsylvania-bred Kentucky Derby winner.

Hill Prince
21
Mar
  • BackTracks
  • Christopher Chenery
  • Hill Prince
  • mid-Atlantic horse racing
  • National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame

BackTracks: Hill Prince, the Meadow’s first champion

  • Jennifer Kelly / 4 years
  • 2
  • 8 min read

In today’s BackTracks, Hill Prince became the first champion for Meadow Stable, foreshadowing the breeding powerhouse to come.

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