Rail Talk Episode 48: Belatoga Caps Thrilling Triple Crown

For the first time in its history, the Belmont Stakes moved north to Saratoga, and the buzz was unmistakable at the old Spa during a phenomenal racing festival. This week on Rail Talk, Joe Bianca and Jon Green react to the thrilling capper to an exhilarating—and safe—Triple Crown and celebrate an array of superstar performances. Joe, who was in attendance all week at Saratoga, is then put in the hot seat as this week’s interview guest, as his buddy Jon has all sorts of questions about the inaugural ‘Belatoga’. What was the atmosphere like? What were the highlights? What can be improved upon? Joe tells all. Finally, analyzing the other major news of a busy week, the boys discuss the Louisiana Horse Racing Commission thankfully backing down from its irresponsible attempt to loosen drug regulations, and Frank Stronach being arrested on a slew of sexual assault charges.