Cal Expo has a 9-race card with the 0.20 Late Pick 4 starting in Race 6. The sequence has a $20,000 guaranteed pool with a 16% takeout, and it will be my focus.

Comments and selections below are based on a fast track.

Race 6 (8:25 PM PST)

1-Bunkerhill Phil (6-1)-Will look for a price in this leg and Phil doesn't have to dazzle the field to win. Stayed inside last week after having a month off and finished second. Should get the same ground saving trip here, and will look for better in the 2nd start in town.
2-Pecorino (5-1)-Finished behind the one above in last and can get a cozy trip. Could be in the hunt at the wire with a good steer by Asher-Stalbaum.
6-Fox Valley Sidecar (7/2)-The Bertrand entry beat the 4k claimers above and draws outside because he is in for a $5k tab tonight. Luke Plano should be out and rolling and will have the 5-year-old in striking range at the top of the lane.

Race 7 (8:45 PM PST)

3-Sign Of The Times (2-1)-This will be the 4th start at CalX and the 5-year-old has won the last 3 by over 34 lengths. Will be on the point right after the wings fold looking to run away from this field at a tiny price.
4-Alien Art Form (6-1)-Likes to win and did just that last week in its Elimination. Took advantage of a live cover flow and this time could leave and get a pocket ride behind the chalk. Has won 7 of 28 this year and 2 of 5 at CalX, could add to the win total with a good steer and if the chalk doesn't bring a top effort.

Race 8 (9:05 PM PST)

5-Divine Art (9/5)-Cashed checks on the big oval at Hawthorne, arrived at CalX and faced Open company. That didn't work out too well but got some money off its card and lands at a winnable level here. This mare has won 11 of 30 at CalX and could be sitting on a big try.

Race 9 (9:25 PM PST)

7-Jericho Willie (2-1)-Beaten chalk went the back half in .58 on 12-28 after breaking at the start and being far back early. Cashed checks on the 7/8's at VD versus $10k claimers and can make amends tonight if minds its manners.

$2 Late Pick 4

1,2,6/3,4/5/7
Total Bet=$12

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