Cal Expo begins the weekend with a 9-race card and the 0.20 Pick 4 starts in Race 6. The sequence has a $25,000 guaranteed pool, and it will be my focus.

Comments and selections below are based on a fast track.

Race 6

1-Flying Officer (3-1)-Steps up and hasn't won versus the $6k claimers. But the last 2 wins against $5k claimers were dominate, so will include with this post draw.
3-Johnny Ringo (8-1)-The 6-year-old looked a bit rough in last and got away slowly. But he kept coming even though he was boxed in until the top of the lane. Longo could work a suck-around trip this time and should offer a nice price.
5-Paddy Murphy (5-1)-Just about everyone seemed to be closing late in the last mile and the 2nd half went in 58.4. Murphy was last on the rail for much of the journey and then went from side to side down the stretch looking for a clear lane. James Kennedy can do much better and should put the 7-year-old in striking range.

Race 7

6-Bombay Hanover (2-1)-This Plano entry and the one below should be a cut above the others. Has been in good form, especially considering the last 2 starts were in the slop. The recent win was the 1st in 18 tries on a wet track, can be a player with a smooth trip.
7-Unfiltered (3-1)-Has been cashing checks versus straight Open company and James Kennedy between the pipes represents a positive driver change. Smaller field won't hurt, could get on the engine, and make every call a winning one.

Race 8

6-Pecorino (4-1)-Drops to a spot to shine, gets a boost from a positive driver change and comes back in sequence. Fits well with this kind and should be in the hunt at the wire.
7-Impressive Art (3-1)-Three of the last 4 starts have been on a sloppy track and shows 1 win in 25 races on a wet surface. Simply wasn't as good as the 2 chalks who finished ahead last week. Drops and should be a threat against this group with a decent steer.

Race 9

1-Cenalta Hawk (5-1)-Got on the engine last time, which was a change in tactics, and faded down the lane. Lackey gets the call and he knows how to get the best out of this 4-year-old. Was off 3-weeks before the last race and comes back in sequence this time.
3-Down It (5-1)-Just missed by a neck last week in the 1st start for the Castillo barn. Gets a ++ driver change in James Kennedy and should be a main player.
4-JP Jetty (2-1)-Schneider pupil has a won 4 of the last 6 starts and was a close 2nd in the other 2 tries. This is a major player, and the price will be tiny.

0.20 Pick 4

1,3,5/6,7/6,7/1,3,4
Total Bet=$7.20

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