{Monday, September 06, 2010} CLOSING DAY PREVIEW: THE HOPEFUL STAKES When Boys At Tosconova came into the stretch six lengths clear of his rivals in a July 2 maiden race at Belmont Park, trainer Richard Dutrow Jr. had a flashback. “It

{Friday, September 03, 2010} THE BUBBLE BURSTS
by John Piesen So much for those Hollywood screenplays. So much for those million dollar offers. Lisa’s Booby Trap came to earth with a crashing thud late Thursday afternoon

{Thursday, September 02, 2010} Wine Police, Boys at Tosconova gear up for Hopeful A pair of prospects for Monday's Hopeful S. (G1) at Saratoga readied for the seven-furlong test with works at the Spa on Wednesday. Impressive debut winner

{Wednesday, September 01, 2010} PICK SIX WINDFALL
by John Piesen The Saratoga meet has been a formful one with favorites winning at a slightly-above average of 34 per cent. At least it was until Sunday when the cash cow stopped delivering.

{Monday, August 30, 2010} THE TOUGHEST BEAT
by John Piesen Like any and every horseplayer within my reading range, I’ve suffered my share of bad beats. But, barring any evidence to the contrary, and short memories,