Harness racing returns to Cal Expo on Friday, Dec. 13 under the Watch and Wager LLC banner with 12 races on tap.  

The first two weeks will feature Friday racing with a 6:45 p.m. post time. Saturday racing will be added on Dec. 28 with a 6:30 p.m. start time.

The opening night will highlight both an Open Pace and an Open Trot, with Allmyxsliventexas and Alilthundadownunda headlining the Open Pace, while fan favourite Pridecrest will be featured in the Open Trot.

There will also be eliminations for next week’s Funicello/Holt Pace for fillies and mares that kicks off the late-closing events at the meet.

The return of three wagers with the reduced 16 per cent takeout rate are the 20-cent early and late Pick 5 and the 20-cent Pick 4,

The 39-night meet will offer a total of $420,000 USD in California Sire Stakes, including $230,000 USD for late-closing events.

(With files from Cal Expo)