The phrase "backstretch workers" refers to the people who work at the backstretch of a horse racing track. They take care of the horses' needs, such as grooming, feeding, and exercising them. Full definition
An on - site medical clinic for backstretch workers at Saratoga Race Course has cut back its services due to reductions in funding from the organizations that pay for the program. (wamc.org)
Arlington's largely migrant Hispanic backstretch workers live in barracks - type housing with no kitchen facilities. (articles.chicagotribune.com)
A new escalator and elevator are on tap next year for Saratoga Race Course, along with updated dormitories for backstretch workers, according to NYRA officials, who also released their 2016 schedule. (nystateofpolitics.com)