Cal Expo has an 11-race card with the 0.20 Pick 4 starting in Race 8. 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 8 (7:30 PM PST)

2-Graceful Horizon (8/5)-Cashed the top check in last off an efficient trip in a quick 151.2 mile. Slides in from the 6 hole and should get another cozy trip.
5-Divine Art (9/5)-Team Longo mare was hung the mile last week but still finished 3rd. Will probably look to get the jump on the one above and should find a good early seat this time. Has won 10 of 26 at CalX and is a main player with a smooth trip.

Race 9 (7:30 PM PST)

2-Starznstripes (5-1)-Hasn't had success at this level but the same can be said for most of this group. Should offer a nice price. Could surprise if gets off the gate in good shape and races at the top of the stack.
6-Lickcreek Speedway (3-1)-Runner-up in the last 2 and is the program choice. The short price is a concern being 1-17 since the start of 2023. But, probably best to not overlook versus this field.
7-Midnight Zen (12-1)-Got on the engine in last and faded down the lane. Most likely will be headed for the top and could seal the deal with better rating.

Race 10 (7:50 PM PST)

2-LuLu Hoop (12-1)-Swinging for a price in the 2nd start off the bench and James Lackey could work a cozy trip. Comes right back and should be better tonight. Has hit the board in 8 of 13 at CalX and has taken 2 pictures.
7-Treasure Horizon (5/2)-Was cashing checks versus better and drops about 5 TM levels for this affair. Logical use but won't offer any value.

Race 11 (8:10 PM PST)

5-Contemporay Legend (2-1)-Got a nice trip and beat similar on 4-12. The 10-year-old starts from the same post again and could double up.
9-Frewil Dakota Sven (5-1)-Usually starts slowly and can finish in a hurry. Came the back half in 57.3 and the post does help the price. Could catch the speed if the fractions are honest.

$1.00 Pick 4

2,5/2,6,7/2,7/5,9
Total Bet=$24

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