Cal Expo has a 9-race card with the 0.20 Pick 4 starting in Race 6. 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 6 (8:25 PM PST)

1-Dance Traveler (7/2)-Had a tough trip in last and was wide much of the mile. Was run into by #6-Jeremy's Alibi who bumped into Lemoyne Svendsen's back. Probably didn't cost the win but didn't help. Should be a player but could be over bet.
4-Bobs Time (12-1)-This TM level will be a test, but the price shot could benefit from a suck-around trip. Knows how to pass foes but needs to be in position to catch the leaders at the top of the lane.
5-Myartblongstorock (5/2)-The Tremblay entry doesn't win often, and Luke Plano will be in the bike tonight. This pilot has one good move to use and knows when to push the button. Needs a ground saving trip as well and could be in the hunt with a sharp steer.

Race 7 (8:45 PM PST)

1-Outlawnothnbutsmrt (6-1)-Rolled the back half in 54.3 to get up in time at the wire. Starts inside again and could double up if Rene Goulet is racing at the top of the stack by the last turn.
7-Its Pointless (8-1)-Going to fade the morning line chalk #5-Handsome Harvey who will be a small price and broke last race. The 7-year-old hasn't raced since 4-24-22 but has put in 2 nice qualifiers at CalX. Using a fresh horse and will hope the program odds holds up.
8-Allmyx'sliventexas (3-1)-Comes of a flat effort and the post draw should help the price. Shouldn't feel out of place facing this bunch and will look for a strong bounce back effort.

Race 8 (9:05 PM PST)

4-Contempory Legend (9/5)-Beaten odds-on chalk is not a lock but is a main threat if comes with a big try. Won 2 back with a sharp drive by James Kennedy and should be there at the wire with the same type of trip.
7-Some Playa (3-1)-Plano could have the pedal down as there isn't a lot of gate speed in this field. Like the rest, needs the right trip. Could be tough to catch if gets the top without burning much gas.

Race 9 (9:25 PM PST)

3-Midnight Zen (5-1)-Has left from the outside in the last 2 starts and did land on top but faded down the lane. Slides in a few slots and maybe the post relief will make a winning difference.
4-Changing Colors (10-1)-Has been in the mix versus better and the drop makes this mare a threat for a picture. Should be racing on top or close to it when the wings fold.

0.20 Pick 4

1,4,5/1,7,8/4,7/3,4
Total Bet=$7.20

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