By Mark Ratzky, publicity –
Cal Expo Harness
Watch and Wager
LLC kicks off their 8th season of harness racing at Cal Expo with a strong
12-race card Saturday night.
Beginning next
week, the trotters and pacers will be in action on Friday and Saturday evenings
with a 6:10 p.m. post time.
The wagering menu
includes the return of the low 16% takeout Pick-4 and Pick-5 wagers. Last
season’s Pick-4 pool averaged over $46,000 nightly. In addition to the Pick-4,
fans will able to wager on the Pick-5 this season in 20-cent denominations.
The strong on-air
broadcast team returns intact. Hall of Fame announcer Gary Siebel will anchor
the broadcast, while Jenn Bongiorno and Wendy Ross will do the popular Pick-4
analysis on Friday and Saturday, respectfully.
Derick Giwner is
back with his nightly insightful Pick-5 opinions and Garnet Barnsdale will
return each Friday with his expertise on the Woodbine Mohawk circuit for our
California simulcast patrons.
On track fans
will be treated to a special Family Value night this opening Saturday. Hot
Dogs, Beer, Wine, and Soda are each $2 from 6 to 9. As always, parking and
admission are free after 4:30.
