Description
A backstretch is divided into several areas. One, known as "shed row", is a line of stables, each stable home to many of the horses at the track. There are also dormitories, where workers (many migrant) live; offices for the trainers to register horses for upcoming races; a cafeteria; a recreation hall; and offices for the Chaplain. People working in this area are sometimes described as "the backstretch family", consisting of trainers, exercise riders, jockeys, grooms, farriers, veterinarians, muckers, jockey agents, and others in various positions.
The backstretch in horse racing is also the part of an oval racecourse farthest from the spectators and opposite the homestretch. Most barn areas are on this far side of the track, and hence, the backstretch derives its name.
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