backstretch
[bak-strech]
- the straight part of a race track opposite the part leading to the finish line.
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Origin of backstretch
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Examples from the Web for backstretch
Contemporary Examples
As the field thundered down the backstretch, Espinoza steered his horse out wide.
Historical Examples
Bob slipped coming into the backstretch and went down, and Martin hurled himself on him.
Left Half HarmonRalph Henry Barbour
Taral had Manuel under a wrap close up in second place and approaching the turn from the backstretch he nailed the leader.
History of the Kentucky Derby, 1875-1921John Lawrence O'Connor
Around the turn going into the backstretch, Worth was still leading by his length and a half advantage.
History of the Kentucky Derby, 1875-1921John Lawrence O'Connor