by Al Cimaglia
February 1, 2019
Cal Expo has an 11-race card ready to roll tonight. The feature comes in Race 4, an Open Trot with a $6,500 Purse. The 0.20 Pick 4 sequence begins in Race 8, it has a $30,000 guaranteed pool with a 16% takeout and will be my focus.
Comments and selections below are based on a fast track.
Race 8
2-Laissez Moi Passer-Finds another easy spot, should make it 2 in a row, but 8-year-old doesn't always show up.
4-Hi Ho's Little Rev-Drops and can beat #2 if firing on all cylinders.
Race 9
1-Cowboys Dirtyboots-Raced big in last at 3/2 but fell short, can make amends tonight.
4-Who Dat Love-Trip dependent but this is a spot to shine.
6-Oh Yeah-In good form and can roll late. Plano has choices, should get into striking distance or could leave.
7-A Bay Bay-Burned out and faded in last. 12-year old could grind way around and at 10-1 in the ML is worth a swing.
Race 10
1-Bettor Lady-ML chalk drops to a comfortable spot and Plano gets back in the bike.
5-Surprisingly Sweet-Big effort to win last with a 56.2 last 1/2, faces many of same.
6-Burn My Villa-Drops out of Opens and gets Sobey back, expecting better.
Race 11
3-Lincoln-Been a while since a picture but last was better and now makes 4th start in Cornelison barn.
4-Silent Rescue-Drops to the level of past success, looks like a player.
6-Walker Meister-Has had excuses and might be overlooked at the windows, best to respect connections.
My Ticket
Race 8) 2,4
Race 9) 1,4,6,7
Race 10) 1,5,6
Race 11) 3,4,6
Total Ticket Cost) $14.40 for $0.20
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