back stretch

noun

1. a horse-racing term for back straight

Example Sentences

In the infield on the back stretch of Churchill Downs, you’d occasionally see large groups of teens and young adults holding tarps and tossing people, many of them naked, into the air to the sounds of rock n’ roll, Motown, and the squeals of laughter and enjoyment that come with an early-morning buzz and a deep love of public nudity.

From Salon

Coleman ran the second leg and you could see his power and explosiveness in the back stretch.

From Los Angeles Times

The race went to caution on the second lap when Tyler Reddick spun on the back stretch.

From Washington Times

Macadamia settled in the back in the early stages, moved up steadily on the back stretch and into the turn and then made her move as leader School Dance faded badly.

From Los Angeles Times

With the Lakers entering the back stretch of the regular season, coach Darvin Ham said it would be important for him to “lean back on your principles.”

From Los Angeles Times