Cal Expo

Record Performance From Aged Mare

February 28, 2019

Courtesy of her 2:57.2 clocking in the recent one-and-a-half-mile Joe Lighthill Trot at Cal Expo, Silverlode established a new North American record for the distance over a mile track.

Opens, Goudreau, Lighthill On Tap

February 22, 2019

A pair of contentious Open Paces, the $8,600 Shelly Goudreau Final and the $8,000 Joe Lighthill Trot at an extended mile and one-half headline an excellent program at Cal Expo on Saturday night.

Top Billing For Eastender

February 21, 2019

Eastender, who finished third behind the hard-knocking pair of Im An Athlete and Pancetta at most recent asking at Cal Expo, has landed a cozy spot for this Friday evening’s conditioned pacing feature...

Silverhill Volo Says Let It Rain

February 15, 2019

Silverhill Volo is feeling awfully good these days, coming off back-to-back scores in the Open Trot at Cal Expo over something other than a firm surface.

Open Pacers To Clash Friday

February 14, 2019

Cal Expo’s $6,500 Open Pace will receive top billing this Friday night (Feb. 15), and for an idea as to just how contentious the track’s highest class has been, the last four top dances for the divisi...

Walker Meister Fights The Good Fight

February 08, 2019

Walker Meister has been a steady performer over the last few seasons, making his share of winner’s circle appearances for trainer George Reider, who co-owns the 7-year-old pacer with Dave, Rob and Kim...

Trainer Back After Lengthy Hiatus

February 07, 2019

“I just love coming here (the barn) each morning and having those three heads sticking out and waiting for me… The real satisfaction comes after putting in all that work… and then watching them go out...

King Of The Crop Seeks Open Repeat

February 01, 2019

An Open Pace that rematches Icy Blue Scooter and King Of The Crop; a Distaff Open Pace headed by Brighten Your Life and the Marvin Shapiro Prep are the main attractions on Saturday evening’s 11-race p...

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.