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 dominant win last weekend.

There are 12 races on tap under the Watch and Wager LLC banner with a 6:10 p.m. first post for both the Friday and Saturday programs.

The Bearded Lady is a four-year-old daughter of Mach Three out of the Jate Lobell mare Madam Christie who is owned by Mark Anderson, hails from the Gordie Graham barn, and will once again have the services of James Kennedy.

In last week’s Funicello prep, The Bearded Lady sat last for a half, began to pick up momentum on the final bend, and then stormed home to draw of to a three and one-half length victory as the 3-2 favourite.

Lining up against her on Friday will be Rodeo Blues with Andy Arsenault; Wisecrack, William Hernandez; Queenofhot, Mark Kennedy; Wizzel Stix with Steve Wiseman at the helm; Slick Fall, Tony Succarotte; and Pa’s Corn Squeezin, to be guided by Luke Plano.

(Cal Expo)