Cal Expo

Silence Son made a very nice impression in his California debut at Cal Expo last week, playing the role of pocket rocket to capture the Open II Trot with Dave Siegel guiding for trainer George Reider.

Harness racing returns to Cal Expo Saturday night under the Watch and Wager LLC banner with a 14-race program on tap and a first-race post time of 6:15 p.m.

The California Horse Racing Board (CHRB) conducted its regular meeting Thursday, August 21 in the Del Mar Surfside Race Place.

Watch and Wager LLC, the operator of harness racing at Cal Expo, has announced that Robin Schadt is the new Director of Racing.

The winter/spring Watch and Wager LLC harness meeting at Cal Expo concluded Saturday night with Luke Plano capturing the driving title, while Tim Maier ended up the leading trainer.

A $5,600 Open 2 Pace is the featured attraction Saturday night, as the curtain falls on the winter/spring Watch and Wager LLC meeting at Cal Expo.

Silver Spir comes into this week’s action having rattled off back-to-back victories for owner Maureen Pittaro and trainer Gretchen Smith, equalling his lifetime mark of 1:54.1 on both occasions.

Laissez Moi Passer has developed into a solid three-year-old pacer for Sal Wenceslao and driver Williams Hernandez and will attempt to earn his second straight sire stakes trophy in Saturday night’s m...

With Gary Seibel taking a week off for a family obligation, Cal Expo is pleased to have Frank Mirahmadi handling the announcing duties on Friday and Saturday.

Nestled in Cottonwood is Harmony Haven Therapeutic Riding and Horse Rescue, a facility devoted to horses and people. The farm is operated by Jeannie Womack and her daughter, Tiffany.