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Ghosts of racetracks past: Bowie and its breed

Doug McCoy / 7 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 / 11 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.

Slam Notion provides “early Christmas present” in Bender

Laurel Park picks and ponderings: December 20, 2025

Brittany Russell brings quartet to Laurel distaff stakes

LRL: Quint’s Brew to make return in Bender Memorial

Laurel Park picks and ponderings: December 19, 2025

LRL: Teachintherelease looks to carry CT form in Manfuso

Ghosts of racetracks past: Bowie and its breed

Turning babies into runners

Veteran trainer Ron Alfano works to change with times

Slam Notion provides “early Christmas present”.

Brittany Russell brings quartet to Laurel.

LRL: Quint’s Brew to make return.

LRL: Teachintherelease looks to carry CT.

VIDEO: Playing Laurel’s Saturday late Pick.

Former jockey Vince “Jimbo” Bracciale passes