Cal Expo has a 12-race card with the 0.20 Late Pick 4 starting in Race 9. 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 9 (7:45 PM PST)

2-Handsome Harvey (4-1)-There are not many in this field who have been capable of beating Open company. That's the case with Harvey but gets a post edge on tougher foes and has been racing well.
7-Dancin Lance (5-1)-Needs the right trip to take a picture but has shown the ability to beat this kind. Jim Lackey takes over for Luke Plano and that should help the price. Can upset if this pilot can get him to the lead or very close to it at the top of the lane.
9-Kamara (5/2)-Winner of 2 straight versus this kind looked even better in the last race. Assigned with post 9 but it probably won't matter if as good as last week.

Race 10 (8:05 PM PST)

1-Rockinscience (3-1)-Team Cutting entry won last time and now moves up in class. Will likely be rolling late coming off cover and there should be an honest pace.
2-JP Jetty (7/2)-Bumps up like the one above. Has been in the hunt and should get a cozy trip with this post draw.
7-Contemporay Legend (8-1)-James Kennedy steers his own and could be aggressive off the gate. Also moves up and can makes some noise if lands in a good early seat.
8-Mystery Dragon (5/2)-Lemoyne Svendsen picks #2 so Plano gets the call. Has finished a very close 2nd in the last 2 and also bumps up. The 10-year-old knows how to win and won't be ignored at the windows but does need a sharp steer to get the job done.

Race 11 (8:25 PM PST)

2-Go With Flo (3-1)-Recent form has been dull but faces a new crew tonight and a fast track could help. Looking for a strong try and thinking the price could be better than the morning line.
5-Rockin Sage (6-1)-Gets some class relief and like the one above, could be facing a beatable field. The price is right to take a swing.
6-DT Pet Attack (8-1)-Took the long way around and hung in there on a track rated good. Should fit with this kind and can cash the top check at a price with a sharp steer.

Race 12 (8:45 PM PST)

1-Omadome (6-1)-Recent form has tailed off for the Team Cutting trainee but this could be wake-up time. Should be a player if avoids a tardy start and is worth the risk at the morning line odds.
4-Biggessecondshot (4-1)-Gets some class relief and a new pilot in Lackey. Beat a bit better than this 3 back and should be confidently driven. Honest fractions would help as this Bob Johnson entry roll by foes late in the mile.

0.20 Pick 4

2,7,9/1,2,7,8/2,5,6/1,4
Total Bet=$14.40

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