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.

Regional breeders groups attend workshop

Laurel Park picks and ponderings: November 14, 2025

CT: Teachintherelease strong Funkhouser favorite

VIDEO: Playing Laurel’s Saturday late Pick 5

Laurel Park: Latest jockey and trainer stats

Md. Racing Commission approves 120 days for Laurel Park

BackTracks: Key to the Mint unlocks a title

BackTracks: Run the Gantlet’s championship year

BackTracks: Elliott Burch’s remarkable triple

Md. Racing Commission approves 120 days.

VIDEO: Midlantic racing highlights

LRL: Doc’s Miracle, Balboa take juvenile.

“New door opened,” Jaime Rodriguez shifts.

Splendora moves up in Top Midlantic-bred.

For Grams and Maggie’s Girl, looks.