An 11-year-old New York-bred son of Movie Mogul, Alpine Hawk comes into this weekend’s outing with $169.000 in his bank account and a 1:56.4 mark that was set four years ago. He carries the banner of Jim Winske, hails from the Gordie Graham barn, and as usual will have Rich Wojcio giving directions.
The veteran is currently riding a three-race winning streak and has been putting his versatility on display during the course of these victories. He came from off the pace to click on February 10, while in his last two scores he has made what proved to be the winning move to the lead at the half.
Franks Best is a multiple stakes-winning son of Armbro Scribe who is owned, trained and was bred by Bob Johnson. Lemoyne Svendsen will once again guide the 5-year-old who is looking to add to a $123,000 bankroll and sports a 1:57 lifetime mark that was established over this layout last season.
Franks Best recorded his most recent win at this top level on February 25, coming first over to the final bend and proving strongest in the lane to win going away by a length and three-quarters. He tracked Alpine Hawk to the stretch last week and fell three-quarters of a length short of getting that one while completing the exacta. Rounding out the field are Giles L S Hanover, Meringue and Winsom Kelly.
Live racing resumes at Cal Expo on Friday (March 9) & Saturday (March 10) at 6:00 p.m. (PST). On every live card, Cal Expo offers free parking & free admission after 4:30 p.m. On Friday, Cal Expo offers Happy Hour from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on which Beer; Well Drinks & Wine are offered at $4 each, while a Burger with fries is offered at $5.
Cal Expo currently offers a reduced 15 percent takeout rate on all Pick 4’s. Additionally, all Late Pick 4’s now come with an increased $20,000-guaranteed gross pool. Also, the Friday Late Pick 4 will offer a 0% takeout on all winning wagers made on track or at Twinspires.com, while the Saturday Late Pick 4 will be broadcast on TVG.
