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Ghosts of racetracks past: Bowie and its breed

Doug McCoy / 8 years
10
13 min read

Our Ghosts of Racetracks Past series continues with the story of the Bowie, the Maryland track known for wicked winters — and the unusual devotion of its fans.

Turning babies into runners

Doug McCoy / 11 years

5 min read

Getting babies ready to run is something of a trainer sub-specialty. Good exercise riders and patience – plenty of patience – are critical.

Veteran trainer Ron Alfano works to change with times

Doug McCoy / 12 years

5 min read

Trainer Ron Alfano scaled racing’s heights, but then he nearly washed out of the game. Now his ability to adapt has allowed him to find a comfortable niche.

Barbadian Runner heads Md. Million pre-entries

WVBC: Sophomores steal the spotlight

Mid-Atlantic three stars: October 12, 2026

Where’d the WV Breeders Classics winners come from?

Jubawithatwist overwhelms in Sam Huff WVBC Classic

Zip Start rallies to Cavada upset

Ghosts of racetracks past: Bowie and its breed

Turning babies into runners

Veteran trainer Ron Alfano works to change with times

Barbadian Runner heads Md. Million pre-entries

WVBC: Sophomores steal the spotlight

Where’d the WV Breeders Classics winners.

Jubawithatwist overwhelms in Sam Huff WVBC.

Zip Start rallies to Cavada upset

WV Breeders Classics stakes recaps