Cal Expo has an 11-race card with the 0.20 Late Pick 4 starting in Race 8. 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 8 (9:05 PM PDT)

4-The Minnesota Kid (6/5)-Jerry Longo takes over for Luke Plano and normally that could be an outcome changer. There is a Longo connection with the 3-year-old, and he has steered in the past on occasion. This is a soft spot, and no driving heroics are needed. The Kid should only need a clean trip to take its 4th picture in 6 starts this year.

Race 9 (9:25 PM PDT)

3-Rockin The Dragon (5-1)-Put in a better effort in the 2nd start for the Graham barn but fell short. Didn't get a smooth trip but did finish willingly. Could be a player at a square price if steps up off that effort.
4-Southwind Molly (6/5)-The program chalk looks the best on paper considering who it has been facing. This mare is no bargain at a small price. But does show the ability to pass foes down the lane. Gets a positive driver change in James Kennedy and will assume he will have in striking range at the head of the stretch.

Race 10 (9:45 PM PDT)

1-Kitty Wampus (5-1)-Recent form has been dull and was in too deep against Open company in last. This mare is now at a level where a win can happen. Does good work when on the point early on. Beat this kind on 2-28, and the team Plano entry will look to use the same plan tonight.
7-Wavzeka (2-1)-Probably needs to come off cover to win and last time in a quick mile didn't get that kind of trip. Should be in the hunt, and if finds a live cover flow the program chalk may live up to expectations.

Race 11 (10:05 PM PDT)

3-I understand (5-1)-Team Plano entry has been facing tougher foes than most of these. Has been cashing checks banking more than anyone else in the field. Recent form is decent and at this price is well worth a swing versus this bunch.
5-Better Style (7/2)-Has hit the board in 6 of 14 this year. If Lemoyne Svendsen works a cozy trip, it might finally be picture time. Can close late in the mile, and if shows interest could be the best in a field that hates to win.

$2.00 Late Pick 4

4/3,4/1,7/3,5
Total Bet=$16

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