Cal Expo

Empey, 70, On Getting Into Training

February 02, 2017

After 15 years of breeding and owning Standardbreds in Alberta, Gordon Empey, 70, officially made the jump to the training ranks last summer, and the resident of Bowden is glad he did so.

Friday Cal Expo All Set To Go

February 01, 2017

A Filly and Mare Open Pace headed by Shark Festival; the Jim Grundy Trot Prep and a California Sire Stakes for four-year-old trotters headline the Friday night action at Cal Expo.

‘Festival’ & ‘Hangover’ Headline Feature

January 26, 2017

A $6,000 Filly and Mare Open Pace heads the marquee Saturday night at Cal Expo with stablemates Shark Festival and Party Hangover Two among the major players.

Trotters To Clash In Gary Budahn Final

January 25, 2017

A contentious field headed by last week’s upset winner Delta Breezeoflodi, Franky Provolone and Big Baller is set for Friday night’s $8,500 Gary Budahn final at Cal Expo.

Silverlode / Flameon Rivalry To Continue

January 19, 2017

It’s been some time since Cal Expo onlookers have seen as heated a rivalry as the one currently at the top of the trotting ranks between Silverlode and Flameon, as the pair has split the six Open Trot...

The Mare Is All Business

January 18, 2017

“It’s kind of funny, because when she trains she can be a real handful, but when it comes time to race it’s a different story. I expect big things from her, and right now we’re just working on keeping...

Opens Highlight Cal Expo Friday

January 11, 2017

An Open Pace, that will see Buddys Hope look to follow up on his 17-1 upset in the most recent clash at the top rung, and an Open Trot, that will feature one of the best rivalries in recent memory bet...

Clarke Back Training In California

January 05, 2017

Edgar ‘Sparky’ Clarke is back at Cal Expo for the first time since 2010, conditioning a stable of nine and getting off to a fast start.

Friday Cal Expo Advance

January 04, 2017

An $8,757 Pick 5 carryover and a $4,580 carryover in the Pick 6 will be featured on Friday night’s program at Cal Expo.

Is Windsong Jack Due For A Win?

December 30, 2016

Windsong Jack, runner-up in two of his three local appearances, looks to get the overdue snapshot in Sunday night’s featured $4,400 Open III Handicap Pace at Cal Expo.

Pacer Set To Make Final Appearance

December 28, 2016

Nobody likes a forced retirement, but the rules of the game say Frankthebank will be making his final start in Friday night’s 13th race at Cal-Expo as the pacer officially turns 15 years old on Sunday...

Special Monday Program At Cal Expo

December 22, 2016

Rockinaroundheaven, a punctual favourite in her Cal Expo debut, will look to keep the momentum going in Monday night’s feature for pacing fillies and mares.