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.

Release Date: 2021-09-14
Seasons: 1
TMDb: 5.0/10
  • Country: US
  • Language: English
  • Runtime: 103

Other episodes for this season

Midnight Basketball
Episode 1 - Midnight Basketball
Misclassified
Episode 2 - Misclassified
Down the Backstretch
Episode 3 - Down the Backstretch
The Assist
Episode 4 - The Assist