Elliott Burch Archives • The Racing Biz

BackTracks: Key to the Mint unlocks a title

Jennifer Kelly / 2 years

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.

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Run the Gantlet

BackTracks: Run the Gantlet’s championship year

Jennifer Kelly / 4 years
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10 min read

In today’s BackTracks, Run the Gantlet finds new life on the turf, and fills major shoes in trainer Elliott Burch’s powerful stable.

BackTracks: Elliott Burch’s remarkable triple

Jennifer Kelly / 5 years

11 min read

BackTracks focuses on Midlantic racing history. Today, Hall of Famer Elliott Burch, who, three times in a decade, pulled off an extraordinary training feat.

CT: First win(s) for apprentice Nomar Arroyo Bueno

New Maryland Million bonus pays immediate dividends

Mid-Atlantic three stars: March 2, 2026

LRL: A full circle moment for Daniel McKenzie

Laurel Park picks and ponderings: March 1, 2026

Triple Crown: Rebel Stakes picks and analysis

BackTracks: Key to the Mint unlocks a title

BackTracks: Run the Gantlet’s championship year

BackTracks: Elliott Burch’s remarkable triple

CT: First win(s) for apprentice Nomar.

New Maryland Million bonus pays immediate.

LRL: A full circle moment for.

Woolcotts hoping for Woodslane Pick 3.

Off to the Races Radio lineup.

PODCAST: Maryland Racing Today, Feb. 26