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Burt Bacharach, breeder, owner, and composer, passes

Frank Vespe / 3 years

4 min read

Burt Bacharach, the legendary composer who bred and owned an Eclipse winner and two of the best WV-breds ever, has died.

WV-bred Hall of Fame welcomes first class

Frank Vespe / 4 years

5 min read

The West Virginia-bred Hall of Fame welcome its initial class of six Saturday, headed by two Grade 1 winners and five millionaires.

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BackTracks: Burt Bacharach’s magic moments

Jennifer Kelly / 5 years
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In today’s BackTracks, songwriter Burt Bacharach bred a pair of West Virginia-breds that competed against — and often beat — the best of their generations.

Test Score could give Motion first Arlington Million

McGaughey has Arlington Million two-for-one

Alpyland looks for fifth ’26 stakes win in G2 Secretariat

Stellify heads accomplished G2 Beverly D. field

Mid-Atlantic three stars: July 27, 2026

At a Premium dominates Bishop Memorial

Burt Bacharach, breeder, owner, and composer, passes

WV-bred Hall of Fame welcomes first class

BackTracks: Burt Bacharach’s magic moments

Test Score could give Motion first.

McGaughey has Arlington Million two-for-one

Stellify heads accomplished G2 Beverly D..

At a Premium dominates Bishop Memorial

Fort Washington seeks Arlington Million repeat

CT: At a Premium looks strong.