Around the Backstretch:

by Matt Gardner on Oct 6, 2011 2:00 PM EDT

News and notes from the world of horse racing: North America Gio Ponti returns in Shadwell Turf Mile - Thoroughbred TimesA diverse field will challenge the $600,000 Shadwell Turf Mile (G1), including last year’s winner, two-time champion turf male Gio Ponti, who will seek his first win of the...