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.

LRL: Capuano trio aimed at Spectacular Bid

Laurel Park picks and ponderings: January 30, 2026

Monmouth Park to offer 36 stakes worth almost $6 million

Charles Town cancels Jan. 30 card, moves up Jan. 31

Charles Town cancels Jan. 29 card

Laurel Park: Latest jockey and trainer stats

BackTracks: Key to the Mint unlocks a title

BackTracks: Run the Gantlet’s championship year

BackTracks: Elliott Burch’s remarkable triple

Mindframe earns Top Midlantic-bred honors for.

LRL: Promising Lonesome Road romps in.

Op-Ed: Midlantic circuit should promote growth,.

Big dollars, small fish torpedo Shamrock.

Laurel Park to be… wait for.

Capuano barn nominates 3 to Withers