backstretch
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of backstretch
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His early speed and front-running ability likely means he’ll be on the lead as the horses head down the backstretch.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 6, 2025
He came out of the gate strong, was carried wide on the first turn, led down the backstretch and gave up the lead in the stretch.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 30, 2025
Larson pulled behind Buescher on the backstretch of the last lap, then came around him on the outside of the final corner.
From Seattle Times ● May 5, 2024
Bowman was bump-drafting Hendrick Motorsports teammate William Byron on the backstretch with nine laps to go when Byron lost control, turned into Brad Keselowski and pretty much wrecked the field.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 19, 2024
So the trainer tucked Seabiscuit away on the Tanforan backstretch.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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