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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Elliott Burch
mid-Atlantic horse racing
Paul Mellon
Rokeby Stable
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.

At a Premium dominates Bishop Memorial

Nick’s Picks: Colonial Downs, July 26, 2026

Spa Selections 2026: Saratoga Picks July 26

Midlantic-breds in Saratoga Stakes July 26

Fort Washington seeks Arlington Million repeat

CNL: Paco Lopez posts stakes sweep

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

BackTracks: Run the Gantlet’s championship year

BackTracks: Elliott Burch’s remarkable triple

At a Premium dominates Bishop Memorial

Fort Washington seeks Arlington Million repeat

CT: At a Premium looks strong.

Off to the Races Radio lineup.

PODCAST: On the backstretch with a.

DEL: “Sharp” Irish Maxima too much.