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BACKSIDE: The Unseen Hands of Horse Racing | Trailer

Preview: Season 27 Episode 9 | 30sVideo has Closed Captions

Unseen immigrant workers keep the Kentucky Derby running.

BACKSIDE: The Unseen Hands of Horse Racing offers a glimpse into the hidden world of immigrant workers at Churchill Downs. Working before dawn, seven days a week, they care for the Kentucky Derby racehorses while remaining invisible to the crowds—revealing the human labor behind one of the United States’ most iconic sports.

04/13/2026

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BACKSIDE: The Unseen Hands of Horse Racing | Trailer

Preview: Season 27 Episode 9 | 30sVideo has Closed Captions

BACKSIDE: The Unseen Hands of Horse Racing offers a glimpse into the hidden world of immigrant workers at Churchill Downs. Working before dawn, seven days a week, they care for the Kentucky Derby racehorses while remaining invisible to the crowds—revealing the human labor behind one of the United States’ most iconic sports.

04/13/2026

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