Cal Expo has a 10-race card with the 0.20 Pick 4 starting in Race 7. 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 7 (8:45 PM PST)

2-Heavens Gonna Rock (5-1)-Raced okay in a needed outing and now makes the 2nd start off the bench. Has been competitive versus Open company. Could be in the hunt and faces a shallow group of Open Pacers.
5-Bombay Hanover (9/2)-Comes off a big effort rallying from way back to win and now steps up. Has been a player at this class but has had trouble with Unfiltered. That said, still needs to be used.
6-Unfiltered (7/2)-Has had his way at this level and posted another win on 3-22. Looking for 3 in a row and will respect chances of taking another picture.

Race 8 (9:05 PM PST)

5-Allmyx'sliventexas (2-1)-If the 13-year-old gets a fair trip the Johnson trainee should have his way with this field. Has the gate speed to be on the point or in the pocket and either trip should be good enough to take honors.

Race 9 (9:25 PM PST)

2-Fox Valley Sidecar (9/2)-The Bertrand trainee needs an efficient trip to win. Gets necessary post relief, now Jacob Cutting can provide a smooth trip and finish best of all.
3-Cowboys Dirtyboots (5-1)-This veteran drops and makes the 2nd start since a sick scratch. Nick Roland is in the bike and although the 12-year-old seldom wins, when it does this is the level.
4-Wits Beach (2-1)-The 7-year-old is 0-7 this year but did win 5 of 30 starts in 2023. Has been facing better, gets post relief and should be in the mix.

Race 10 (9:45 PM PST)

5-Cenalta Memories (5/2)-Seems to have better speed than most of this bunch and does pass a horse down the lane from time to time. Those attributes make this mare a player versus a camera-shy crew.
8-Forever Bettor(7/5)-Was far back early in its CalX debut and did go the back half in .57. This is only the 3rd lifetime race for this 4-year-old mare. Could be ready for a more alert start and that could be the winning difference.

$1 Pick 4

2,5,6/5/2,3,4/5,8
Total Bet=$18

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