Paul Mellon Archives • The Racing Biz

BackTracks: Fort Marcy’s trip from reject to record-setter

Jennifer Kelly / 3 years

8 min read

Fort Marcy went on to become the first turfer to win Horse of the Year – after owner-breeder Paul Mellon tried to sell him.

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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.

A few minutes with… Suzanne Stettinius

Delaware Park picks and analysis: September 18, 2025

Delaware Park: Latest jockey and trainer stats

Seale family affair thrives at Delaware Park

Rugged field to meet in G1 Cotillion

Contenders look for key win in Pennsylvania Derby

BackTracks: Fort Marcy’s trip from reject to record-setter

BackTracks: Run the Gantlet’s championship year

BackTracks: Elliott Burch’s remarkable triple

Rugged field to meet in G1.

Contenders look for key win in.

VIDEO: Playing the Laurel Park Friday.

DEL: Not your imagination: Jumping the.

LRL: For Graham Motion barn, opposites.

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