As one star from western Canada aims to keep harness racing's longest active win streak alive on Sunday (Jan. 22) at Cal Expo, another star from western Canada will make his return to California and start a new win streak of his own.
Mark Ratzky publicity - Cal Expo Harness
The $8,700 Annette Funicello/Glen Holt Final and the $10,000 Joe Alto Filly and Mare Pace are the main attractions on Saturday night s Cal Expo harness racing program.
Watch and Wager LLC will present 12 races with things getting underway at 4:50 p.m.
Jennie Ann and Gitchie Girl accounted for last week s two Funicello/Holt eliminations with James Kennedy at the controls for both distaffers. Jennie Ann got her victory through the disqualification of River Lassena, who had a pylon violation.
A 3-year-old daughter of
Lettherockbegin, Jennie Ann was an easy winner of her local debut on December 4 and then set all the fractions in last week s tour before being overhauled, eventually awarded the tally by the stewards.
Watch and Wager LLC will present 12 races with things getting underway at 4:50 p.m. PST.
Jennie Ann and Gitchie Girl accounted for last week’s two Funicello/Holt eliminations with James Kennedy at the controls for both distaffers. Jennie Ann got her victory through the disqualification of River Lassena, who committed a pylon violation.
A three-year-old daughter of Lettherockbegin, Jennie Ann was an easy winner of her local debut on Dec. 4 and then set all the fractions in last week’s tour before being overhauled, but was eventually awarded the tally by the stewards.
Gitchie Girl was a 16-1 upsetter in her mile after suffering a break in her previous mile. She goes about her business for Benvenga Racing and conditioner Kathie Plested, and she figures to get more respect at the windows this time around.