backstretch
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of backstretch
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The backstretch at Churchill Downs is a magical place during Kentucky Derby week.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 30, 2025
Ryan Preece got the worst of it in the nine-car accident as he pinwheeled down the backstretch, partly upside down, before righting itself and coming to rest.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 16, 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
A ripple of horror spread across the backstretch.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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