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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Elliott Burch
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.

Mindframe is champion Maryland-bred of 2025

CT: Farrior sophomores sweep Saturday allowances

Triple Crown Trail: Emerging Market takes Louisiana Derby

Laurel Park picks and ponderings: March 22, 2026

LRL: Wild Warrior just in time to win Private Terms

All in the family for Miss Fulton Gal

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

BackTracks: Run the Gantlet’s championship year

BackTracks: Elliott Burch’s remarkable triple

Mindframe is champion Maryland-bred of 2025

CT: Farrior sophomores sweep Saturday allowances

LRL: Wild Warrior just in time.

All in the family for Miss.

Off to the Races Radio lineup.

Peach Tie looks for third straight.