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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.

Midlantic-breds in Saratoga Stakes August 29

Timonium picks and ponderings: August 29, 2026

Analyzing Charles Town Classic night stakes

Nick’s Picks: Colonial Downs, August 28, 2026

Delaware Park picks and analysis: August 28, 2026

Spa Selections 2026: Saratoga Picks August 28

Ghosts of racetracks past: Bowie and its breed

Turning babies into runners

Veteran trainer Ron Alfano works to change with times

Analyzing Charles Town Classic night stakes

PODCAST: Father-son training duo dishes on.

WV-breds seek spotlight on Classic night

PODCAST: Digging into the Charles Town.

Charles Town Classic by the numbers

Walters brothers eye big CT Classic.