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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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.

Charles Town: Latest jockey and trainer stats

CNL: Virginia Derby tickets now on sale

VIDEO: Midlantic racing highlights

Retired jockey Trevor McCarthy to be HISA consultant

Mid-Atlantic three stars: November 10, 2025

Complexity Jane keeps it simple in Thirty Eight Go Go

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

BackTracks: Run the Gantlet’s championship year

BackTracks: Elliott Burch’s remarkable triple

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.

LRL: Martin Chuan sweeps Sunday co-features