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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mid-Atlantic horse racing
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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.

Penn National bookkeeper allegedly stole over $700,000

Book’em Danno threepeats as NJ-bred Horse of the Year

PODCAST: Maryland Racing Today, March 17

Laurel Park: Latest jockey and trainer stats

Charles Town: Latest jockey and trainer stats

Mid-Atlantic three stars: March 16, 2026

BackTracks: Key to the Mint unlocks a title

BackTracks: Run the Gantlet’s championship year

BackTracks: Elliott Burch’s remarkable triple

PODCAST: Maryland Racing Today, March 17

Incredibolt dominant in Virginia Derby win

Off to the Races Radio lineup.

Incredibolt looks for bounceback in Virginia.

Va. Racing Commission adds new commissioners

PODCAST: Maryland Racing Today, March 12