Cal Expo

Surprisingly Sweet Looking For More

January 31, 2019

When racing against the pacing mare Surprisingly Sweet, her rivals would be well served to heed the advice of Satchel Paige, who said, “Don’t look back. Something might be gaining on you.”

Urgointohearmeroar Is Making Noise

January 25, 2019

The streaking Urgointohearmeroar looms an overwhelming favourite in Saturday night’s $9,800 Robert Gordon Final for pacers at Cal Expo.

Canuck Loving The Cali Sun

January 24, 2019

Marissa Kleinsasser is one of the new faces at Cal Expo this season, and the Canadian horsewoman won’t soon forget the Sacramento facility, as it was at the California oval where she recorded the firs...

Lifetime Achievement Award For Brodbars

January 18, 2019

Saturday night’s Filly and Mare Open Pace is named for Larry and Eileen Brodbar, recipients of the 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award by the California Harness Horsemen’s Association.

Fan Favourite To Take Career Bow

January 17, 2019

“He’s starting to tell me that it’s time to retire… He is a very sweet horse with a kind soul who gave 110 per cent on the track every time he raced.”

Wager On Mohawk From Cal Expo

January 10, 2019

If you’re planning on visiting the Golden State, rest assured that you can now wager on races from Woodbine Mohawk Park if you make your way to Cal Expo for live racing.

Remembering Alan Horowitz

December 14, 2018

"It is impossible to overstate Alan's importance to the harness racing industry in California. Simply put, if it were not for Alan, the sport would no longer exist in this state."

‘Wintering’ Canadian Eyes Stakes Final

December 13, 2018

A Canadian-based horseman has made the decision to head south for the winter months, and a pair of his trainees will take their respective shots at a stakes final this Saturday night (Dec. 15).

Just B Talking Also Does Some Pacing

November 29, 2018

It wasn’t as easy as the 2-5 odds might lead one to believe, but the three-year-old pacer Just B Talking got the job done last week in a blanket finish for his owner/trainer/driver Gerry Longo.

Mr Varsity To Get Class Relief

November 21, 2018

After having been forced to cancel last week due to heavy smoke from the Paradise fire, racing is set to resume at Cal Expo this Friday night (Nov. 23) and Mr Varsity will head the $4,800 pacing featu...

Cal Expo Cancels Friday, Saturday Cards

November 15, 2018

Officials with Cal Expo have announced that the track has been forced to cancel the programs of live racing that it had scheduled for this coming weekend.

UPDATE: Ladies First At Cal Expo Saturday

November 15, 2018

Pacing fillies and mares will be in the spotlight at Cal Expo this Friday evening (Nov. 16). Misspanderosajones will be heading the $4,800 conditioned feature and a solid field will do battle in the A...