Cal Expo

Staats’ Memory To Be Honoured

December 15, 2016

This Saturday night (December 17) at Cal Expo, the track’s featured race is named for Robert Staats, the prominent owner/breeder who passed away in 2011 at the age of 69 at his home in Reno, Nevada.

Trotting Matchup To Continue Friday

December 14, 2016

A $5,500 Open Trot that rematches current Cal Expo divisional leaders Flameon and Silverlode, and a contentious $5,500 Open Pace share the spotlight this coming Friday night at the California track.

Century Downs Mare Winning In The U.S.

December 08, 2016

Some owners from south of the border recently had their eyes on a mare that was racing in Alberta. They reached out and got a deal done. They couldn’t be happier, as the bay has since earned cheques i...

Driver Might Not Return From Injury

December 07, 2016

Horseman Gene Vallandingham, who celebrated his 76th birthday in September, is currently training 30 performers. While he has over 3,500 career victories as a driver, he hasn’t seen evening action in ...

Sportswriter To Be Honoured Saturday

December 01, 2016

This Saturday’s main event at Cal Expo has been named for Bill Conlin, the longtime sportswriter, editor and columnist for the Sacramento Bee who passed away in 1997 at the age of 84.

A ‘Genuine’ Love For Cal Expo

November 30, 2016

“I am glad I finally got the opportunity to get back behind Genuine Desire after his venture back to Illinois. Going by his record and speed ratings, there is little doubt he likes the going at Cal-Ex...

Driver In His Sixties Full Of Confidence

November 24, 2016

Having faith in your abilities and decision-making skills are some of the most important elements of being a great harness driver. At age 64, one reinsman wants people to know that he is still a force...

Canadian Relocating To Cal Expo

November 17, 2016

It has been announced that a horseman from Alberta has made the decision to head down to California and take on his rivals at Cal Expo.

Annette Funicello Headlines Cal Expo

November 17, 2016

The $8,200 final of the Annette Funicello for pacing fillies and mares is the main attraction on Friday night’s card at Cal Expo, and The Bearded Lady looms the one to beat after having posted a domin...

Horseman Discusses His ‘ATM Machine’

November 10, 2016

As a harness racing participant, it’s a great feeling to know that you can rely on a horse to go out and give you its best out on the racetrack. It’s even better when success is part of the package an...

Cal Expo Fridays Start This Week

November 09, 2016

Beginning this week, the trotters and pacers will be in action on Friday and Saturday nights at Cal Expo. Friday’s inaugural program is headed by a $4,400 Open III Pace.

Cal Expo ‘Capping Contest

November 04, 2016

Officials with Cal Expo have released details regarding a handicapping contest that will take place on Saturday.