How to Use backstretch in a Sentence

backstretch

noun
  • The horses are in the backstretch.
  • There was a wreck down the backstretch.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
  • Cody Ware spins on the backstretch.
    — Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 1 Sep. 2025
  • Cindric again drove to the lead on the backstretch and took the win.
    — Jason Hoffman, The Enquirer, 10 July 2020
  • Erik Jones spins and hits the inside wall on the backstretch.
    — Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 23 Feb. 2025
  • The runners had to deal with a strong headwind on the backstretch.
    — Greg Riddle, Dallas News, 25 Apr. 2021
  • During the second stage, the first big wreck took place on the backstretch.
    — Cheryl Wray, AL.com, 29 Apr. 2018
  • Reina made a big move on the backstretch and looked to be in a prime position to win.
    — Cory Mull, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
  • There were cars parked behind the backstretch, something not seen in more than a year.
    — John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2021
  • The starting gate was in the backstretch chute, rather than in front of the grandstand.
    — Stephen Edelson, azcentral, 20 June 2020
  • Horses enter and exit a track at one of four gaps along the backstretch.
    — Stephanie Kuzydym, The Courier-Journal, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Early in the race, he was tangled up in a backstretch skirmish.
    — Tony Baranek, Chicago Tribune, 9 Sep. 2022
  • In the backstretch, the pack started running into the last of the sun.
    — William Finnegan, The New Yorker, 15 May 2021
  • But the move the filly made on the backstretch along the rail will be long remembered.
    — Dick Jerardi, Philly.com, 23 Sep. 2017
  • Are the big horses gonna get in a rugby scrum up the backstretch and wear each other out?
    — Guy Martin, Forbes, 28 Apr. 2021
  • Justify remained neck-and-neck and surged to the lead on the backstretch.
    — Fletcher Page, The Courier-Journal, 5 May 2018
  • Weeds now grow high along the rail, and the stables and rows of backstretch apartments sit empty.
    — Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2022
  • Horses kicked off from a starting gate placed atop the backstretch, rather than in front of the grandstands.
    — Jake Einer, The Courier-Journal, 20 June 2020
  • Racers kicked off from a starting gate placed atop the backstretch, rather than in front of the grandstands.
    — Jake Seiner, SFChronicle.com, 20 June 2020
  • On the first turn and the backstretch, Cedillo kept him within two, three lengths of the lead.
    — William Finnegan, The New Yorker, 15 May 2021
  • Drivers who matched Gregson’s speed down the backstretch couldn’t match his third and fourth turn speed.
    — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 23 Mar. 2025
  • The youngster started to die out on the second turn and was struggling down the backstretch.
    — Marcus Thompson Ii, The Athletic, 9 Aug. 2024
  • Hunter-Reay got Helio back on the backstretch two laps later.
    — David J. Neal, miamiherald, 25 May 2018
  • Blaney, who now has three wins this season, was out in front as a big crash was triggered behind him on the backstretch.
    — Zach Dean, USA TODAY, 29 Aug. 2021
  • Crashing down Mu’s hopes for a repeat came crashing down on the backstretch of the first lap.
    — Eddie Pells, Baltimore Sun, 25 June 2024
  • Now as the race approached the final backstretch, Serna was ready to pounce.
    — Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 30 May 2026
  • As the drivers made their way toward the backstretch, a few cars got into the wall but no yellow flag was waved.
    — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 30 Mar. 2025
  • Hill briefly grabbed the lead in the backstretch before Sieg reclaimed the top spot coming to the line with one lap to go.
    — Paul Newberry, ajc, 20 Mar. 2022
  • Down the backstretch, Life Is Good opened up three lengths on Flightline.
    — John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2022
  • Should get a good trip with Javier Castellano and is likely to be third or fourth heading down the backstretch.
    — Bob Clancy, courant.com, 30 Aug. 2019

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