Cal Expo has a compact 8-race card set to roll. The Pick 5 starts the night and it has a $20,000 guaranteed pool. The 0.20 Late Pick 4 begins in Race 5. The sequence has a $25,000 guaranteed pool with a 16% takeout, and it will be my focus.

Comments and selections below are based on a fast track.

Race 5 (8:05 PM PST)

2-Search And Destroy (9/2)-Luke Plano sticks on the Nick Roland trainee and was his choice over #1-Lilbabyblue. Has been cashing checks and now lands at level to post a win. Should get a nice trip and be close to the leaders turning for the wire.
8-Jackie Boy (3-1)-Was off 3-weeks before the last race, stayed inside, got shuffled and rallied late to finish a close 2nd. The post draw might not hurt if the pace is honest. But Brett Erickson must be aggressive enough to get into striking range by the top of the stretch.

Race 6 (8:25 PM PST)

2-TJB Secreharriet (3-1)-This mare may have met a beatable field. Has hit the board in 6 of 9 starts at CalX but has only taken 1-picture. Hasn't won at this meet and this looks like the best opportunity to cash the top check.
6-Senga Napalm (3-1)-Ryan Grunde is the lessee, trainer and tonight he drives. The change in pilots may make a winning difference. Could find a live cover flow and roll by down the lane.

Race 7 (8:45 PM PST)

5-Chase The Gold (2-1)-Dropped to this level in last and had a bumpy journey leaving from post 9. James Kennedy could leave and steal a quarter in a formless race. Needs a solid drive plus a dry track wold help, and both could happen tonight.

Race 8 (9:05 PM PST)

2-Dance Traveler (6-1)-Gets a positive driver change in Lemoyne Svendsen and did take a picture at this same level back on 12-28. Wired the field that night and could try the same game plan again.
3-Spartacus Bluechip (5-1)-The last 3 starts have been on an off-track and shows 1 win on a wet surface in 25 tries.
Gets a ++ driver change in Nick Roland who should work an efficient trip. There is no one to fear in this field and could offer a square price.

$2 Late Pick 4

2,8/2,6/5/2,3
Total Bet=$16

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