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Burt Bacharach, breeder, owner, and composer, passes

Frank Vespe / 4 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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11 min read

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.

Laurel Park to retain racing role in future

Irish War Cry to stand ’27 in West Virginia

Laurel weekend: “Special” Big Bolton strikes

Mid-Atlantic three stars: November 2, 2026

CT: Crystal Veil makes it a clean sweep in Casey Mem’l

Laurel Park picks and ponderings: November 1, 2026

Burt Bacharach, breeder, owner, and composer, passes

WV-bred Hall of Fame welcomes first class

BackTracks: Burt Bacharach’s magic moments

Laurel Park to retain racing role.

CT: Crystal Veil makes it a.

Stadium Authority-TMJC ink operations agreement

Fasig-Tipton posts “encouraging” Eastern yearling sale

Md. Million: Youth served, but experience.

LRL: Howgreatisnate rides the rail to.