Why Ask Why, who has been doing all his recent work at the Open level; and Eastender, coming off a smashing victory, figure to get much of the attention in the headline Pace at Cal Expo on Saturday night.
There will be 12 races presented by Watch and Wager LLC with post time set for 6:15 p.m. The feature will be decided as the third contest on the evening.
Why Ask Why is a seven-year-old son of No Pan Intended who carries the banner of Windy City Farm with Chip Lackey reining and training. He has spent the majority of this season at the top level, taking on the likes of Barbarian and Anderlecht, and should appreciate the class relief this weekend.
He has registered two victories here this season and comes into Saturday’s assignment with a 1:52.2 lifetime mark that was established as a five-year-old.
Eastender suits up after posting a lifetime-best 1:53.2 score in his most recent trip to the post two weeks ago. The six-year-old races for Maryann Plano and Nikki Hudson with Luke Plano driving and training.
In that March 31 tally, Eastender was sent off the 9-5 choice and did not disappoint his backers. He made a powerful move to command at the half, then continued on strongly to prevail by two and a quarter lengths while coming a sharp :27 flat final quarter in the process.
Taking them on are Bettors Promise and One And Only, who both hail from the Lino Pacheco barn; and Manhattan Benny, who will be sent out by George Reider.
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