According to breeder/owner Cindy Tupper, nine-year-old homebred La Diva De Rosa has turned out to be her “Lucky No. 3.”

La Diva De Rosa, who is currently trained by Richard Bertrand and driven by Jacob Cutting, has banked over $90,000 in earnings and has made 22 trips to the winner’s circle over the course of her career.

“She’s turned out to be my Lucky No. 3,” Tupper said when asked about the bay. “She’s the third foal out of Keystone Rosedale, who we call ‘Rosie,’ by Little Steven.

“She was born on June 3, 2011 and has been performing very well. She set her lifetime mark here (Cal Expo) on April 2, 2018, with Ryan Grundy driving.”

La Diva De Rosa prefers to save her best for last, which was the case in [her] victory two starts back over a ‘good’ track. “Jacob said she’s a pleasure to drive, doesn’t do anything wrong and gives her all,” said a proud Tupper.

“She’s a small mare, but she’s mighty when she races!”

Brighten Your Life Eying A Hat Trick

Brighten Your Life, fresh from back-to-back scores, will look to keep the momentum going in Friday night’s featured $6,700 Filly and Mare Open at Cal Expo.

Watch and Wager LLC will present 12 races during the card and first post will be at 6:10 p.m. The main event has been programmed as the third contest of the evening.

Brighten Your Life is a seven-year-old daughter of Shark Gesture that is owned by Tyler Gunderson and trainer Jenna Cornelison. James Marshall IV will once again perform the driving duties Friday.

In last week’s assignment, Marshall shot right to the front with the dark-hued mare, and the issue was never in doubt as she came to the wire three lengths the best and notched the win while racing as the 7-2 third choice. Brighten Your Life did her work from Post 5 in a seven-horse field that night. She is scheduled to start from the outside Post 6 on Friday.

Danciningthesound put in her usual strong finish in last week’s clash at this level, but had to settle for the place money for the second consecutive time. The Alan Cooper colourbearer is conditioned by Kathie Plested and will once again have Mooney Svendsen guiding.

Completing the lineup will be Virgin Eyes with Jacob Fox; Capitol Hill, Steve Wiseman; Shock N Awe, who will have the services of Nick Roland; and Brians Magic Girl, who will start from the cozy rail with Gerry Longo giving directions.

There are two wagers offered at Cal Expo each night with a reduced 16 per cent takeout rate – the 20-cent Pick 5 and the 20-cent Pick 4. The Pick 4 comes with a $30,000 guaranteed gross pool on Fridays and a $40,000 guarantee on Saturdays.

(With files from Cal Expo)