Paul Mellon Archives • The Racing Biz

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

Jennifer Kelly / 4 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 / 5 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 / 6 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.

Delaware Park picks and analysis: May 28, 2026

PODCAST: Maryland Racing Today, May 27

DEL: Millionaire Haulin Ice headlines Rehoboth

Mark Casse barn eyes Penn Mile repeat

Delaware Park picks and analysis: May 27, 2026

Delaware Park: Latest jockey and trainer stats

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

BackTracks: Run the Gantlet’s championship year

BackTracks: Elliott Burch’s remarkable triple

PODCAST: Maryland Racing Today, May 27

Mark Casse barn eyes Penn Mile.

LRL: Remembertheword spells victory

Stewards: no whip violation by Paco.

Off to the Races Radio lineup.

PODCAST: Delaware Park Today, May 22