Cal Expo has a 10-race card to begin the weekend and the 0.20 Pick 4 starts in Race 7. 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 7 (8:45 PM PST)

1-Go Viral (12-1)-Price shot hasn't clicked at this TM level but was Svendsen's choice over #3. Was racing in the pocket into a 55.1 opening half in last, and the race set up for a closer. Wilkinson trainee could be sitting a big try, and this driver-trainer combo is posting 30% winners.
4-Miki's Magic Ride (5-1)-Took a picture in a race that went too fast early on, and Luke Plano stayed inside off the pace. Could get a similar trip and isn't out of place with this crew.
6-JP Jetty (5/2)-Went the 2nd half in .55 and James Kennedy may leave this time and get a close-up seat. Looks like a main player and should be in striking range at the top of the lane.

Race 8 (9:05 PM PST)

4-Officer Jim (5-1)-Comes off his best effort at the meet against Open company. Using at a square price and will look for the upswing to continue.
6-Unfiltered (6-1)-Last time, had a very game effort to cash a 2nd place check and was parked the mile. Comes right back and is a main player if the previous race didn't take too much out of the 6-year-old.
7-A Major Omen (3-1)-Beaten even money chalk was used hard in the opening quarter. Needs a better trip and really wasn't blocked down the lane. Program comments may cause the Longo trainee to be over bet but could make amends tonight.

Race 9 (9:25 PM PST)

3-Seek And Destroy (4-1)-Doesn't win often but 3 of the last 4 races have been good tries, the only exception was when Rene Goulet didn't steer his own. Looks like a suck-around candidate and should be a fair price.
4-Love To Flirt (6-1)-Plano steers as the trainer hands him the lines and has been trying hard. Cashes checks and is camera shy but the price should be right to take a swing.
7-The Last Waltz (7/2)-Handled the last group after breaking stride at the start. Not expecting any value but looks like the one to beat despite the outside draw.

Race 10 (9:45 PM PST)

2-Outlaw Blue By You (5-1)-This is quite the taffy pull and will rely on a top pilot with an inside post draw in this formless group. Old-timer still has enough speed to win here and should get an efficient trip.
7-Watchmeneighneigh (10-1)-Not sure how much beating a higher TM level here on 2-25 matters, and now makes the 3rd start for the Longo barn. Needs a trip but the last race wasn't bad and was pace compromised. Will look for an aggressive steer once the wings fold.

0.20 Pick 4

1,4,6/4,6,7/3,4,7/2,7
Total Bet=$10.80

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