backstretch
the straight part of a race track opposite the part leading to the finish line.
Origin of backstretch
1- Compare homestretch.
Words Nearby backstretch
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How to use backstretch in a sentence
En route to hammering out a 57-second last lap, Hassan opened up a small gap on Obiri on the backstretch.
As the field thundered down the backstretch, Espinoza steered his horse out wide.
Why California Chrome’s Fairy Tale Didn’t End Happily Ever After | Michael Fensom | June 8, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTAt Belmont, jockeys must not let their horse run too hard too early, and conserve some energy for the half-mile-long backstretch.
Why California Chrome’s Fairy Tale Didn’t End Happily Ever After | Michael Fensom | June 8, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTBob slipped coming into the backstretch and went down, and Martin hurled himself on him.
Left Half Harmon | Ralph Henry BarbourTaral 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, 1875-1921 | John 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, 1875-1921 | John Lawrence O'Connor
British Dictionary definitions for back stretch
a horse-racing term for back straight
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