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Down the Backstretch

Episode 3 explores how the shift in United States immigration policy towards Central America during the Trump administration impacted the horse racing industry. With laborers from Latin America making up a predominant number of backstretch workers at racetracks across the country, the “sport of kings” – typically associated with big money trainers and owners – suddenly found itself with a shortage of some of its most overlooked and undervalued figures.

English Português - Portugal
  • Originally Aired September 28, 2021
  • Runtime 30 minutes
  • Network HBO
  • Created September 23, 2021 by
    LuigiTVDB
  • Modified November 30, 2022 by
    rodrigandrade13