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backstretch

[bak-strech]

noun

  1. the straight part of a race track opposite the part leading to the finish line.



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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of backstretch1

First recorded in 1830–40; back 1 + stretch
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But as the horses went down the backstretch Journalism started to get engaged with Sovereignty close by.

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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.

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Harris won the 100 in 10.92 seconds and took the lead on the backstretch to win the 200 in 21.66, holding off Granada Hills’ Justin Hart by nine hundredths of a second.

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Clever Again broke on top and led down the backstretch with Gosger just behind him.

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While things quieted in the corporate offices, it remained a hot topic on the backstretch.

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