Cal Expo Harness Racing

GO FUND ME page: For the Love of Big Don Fowler If you've lived in the Sacramento area for any length of time, there's a good chance that you've been lucky enough to meet the Fowler family. If you have, then you know what I mean when I say that you don't just meet the Fowlers, you become a part of them. Never have I met a warmer, more welcoming group of people - no matter your situation or walk in life, what path led you to them, or how long they've known you, you are welco...med as family with open arms. Don Fowler, the oldest of the seven Fowler children, was the first to greet you. This man did not offer you a handshake...not Big Don! He'd grab you in a bear hug with one arm while passing you a plate of delicious barbeque with the other. A friend to all, he always had room for more, food for more, stories, jokes and laughter that instantly made you feel at ease. Therefore, it is with very heavy hearts that we say goodbye to Big Don Fowler. Born in 1956, Don was the oldest child of Dean and Glenda Fowler. He was a beloved husband to Ramona, and father to sons, Donnie, Earl, and Tyler. Big brother to Jim, David, Kenny, Sandra, Richard, and Sheryl, Papa to Lauren, Parker and Kinsley, Uncle Don to so many nieces and nephews that I can't list them all here (but who are no less important for it!), and Big Don to all who were fortunate enough to know him. Although he fought like a champion, Don sadly lost his battle with COVID-19 in the dark, early morning hours of Jan 2, 2021. My family and I have been lucky members of Don's extended family for the past 15 years...years full of fond memories, epic barbeques, Fourth of Julys at the racetrack, Christmases full of warmth and laughter, and countless welcoming hugs. Although not related by blood, my own kids were lucky to call him Papa...and that was just the incredible man that Don was. As someone who has been blessed to love and be loved by this family, I understand how so many of you are feeling now that Don has left us. Therefore, I wanted to set up this memorial fund in Don's name - not just to help ease some of his families worries through this heartbreaking time, but to give everyone who loved Don the opportunity to share their experiences with the people who meant the most to him. The family has been overwhelmed by the love, prayers and support of extended family, friends, and people within the community who are reaching out and wanting to help, and this page offers an easy recourse for that purpose. Thank you all for taking the time to read about this great man! Papa Don...the man, the myth, the legend. You will be loved beyond your years on this earth, and greatly missed.

Sunday racing begins this Sunday at 4:55. Current schedule Saturday and Sunday at 4:55

The Warhorse makes his 446th and final start tonight. The 14 year old Best Dream Seeker faces mandatory retirement after tonight's 4th race. What a great career including 40 starts in 2020. He has won 44 times and has earnings over $489,000. He will remain at the barn here at Cal Expo through the end of the season, then he will be turned out at a nearby farm. Horses like Best Dream Seeker are what makes our sport so great. We salute you Best Dream Seeker. Happy Retirement!

The California Horse Racing Board approved our request today to switch Friday's for Sunday's starting January 3rd. Here is the new calendar.

Cal Expo is racing this Saturday December 26th. Post time is 4:55 pm (PST). Cal Expo is closed to the public for live racing.... Free video streaming and archives at calxharness.com

CAL-EXPO is racing this Friday and Saturday (Dec. 4 & 5) POST TIME is now 4:55 pm (PST). Tonight's featured race is the $20,000 Alan Horowitz Final. Single-six carryover is over $69,000.

We have just been informed that one lucky Single6 winner collected over $82,000. The wager was 60 cents. The winning ticket had 6 combinations 6-1-10-2-5,6-7,9,10. That’s a score of a lifetime. We hope it’s a fan that has liked our page. Congratulations!!!

Congratulations to Tim Tetrick!

The Cal Expo Backstretch will open this Thursday October 1st. The back track will open on Friday. The main track will open October 15th.

The world lost a great human. Cal Expo lost its biggest fan and supporter.

Keep your eye out for a horse that is eligible to the Horowitz!

Congratulations to owner, trainer, and breeder Greig Watson of Tenaya. Tenaya looked very good in her first lifetime start taking the $11,500 division of the Minnesota bred stake. Former Californian Tim Maier was in the bike for the victory.

The new and returning horse incentive program for Fall 2020 is approved!

We need to send a special shout out to Steward Will Meyers who bought breakfast for all backstretch personnel on Saturday morning. Thank you Will!

Your very welcome. We are so sorry that the Sacramento County Fair could not take place in its entirety this year. Lets hope for a strong comeback in 2021!

Barbara and Don Arnstine along with their son Steve Chambers served 120 box lunches to the Cal Expo backstretch this afternoon. What a nice act of kindness and generosity!

CHRB ADVISORY FOR UNCLAIMED TICKETS SACRAMENTO, CA All unclaimed (uncashed) pari-mutuel tickets purchased at race meets in California during the calendar year 2019 will be expiring after May 14, 2020. At this time all racetracks and simulcast wagering facilities in California are closed to the public. Therefore, anyone wishing to cash unclaimed tickets while wagering locations are closed should take the following steps: Make a copy of the ticket for your records. Provid...e your legal name and return address. Mail the ticket and your personal information to Santa Anita Park: Attn: Pari-Mutuel Department P.O. Box 60014 Arcadia, CA 91066-6014 ...see letter for complete details.... See more

We have received a few inquiries regarding two carryover pools that were in place when our racing was suddenly suspended. We have reached out to the California Horse Racing Board for legal guidance. We expect this issue to be heard as a agenda item on the April 22nd Racing Board meeting. In the meantime, the $9814.70 Hi Five, and $61650.75 Single 6 carryover money in being held in trust. This money is our bettors money and will be returned to them.

We are very sorry to inform our Horseman and Employees that our current meet has officially come to a end. Today we had discussions with the Sacramento County Health Department about possibly reopening,the County's emergency order that was scheduled to expire tonight, will be extended through May 1st. Racing closed to the public is not exempt from the order. Our barn area will remain open. The main track will be open Monday through Friday. At this time we can assure Horseman that the barn area will be open through May 15th. We have published additional guidelines to comply with all Social distancing mandates. It is fully our intention to reopen in the Fall!

By order of the Sacramento Health Department racing is suspended effective immediately!

Wednesday Cal-Expo card features Sire Stakes, Open Trot A pair of California Sire Stakes headed by Prom Queen and Its Pointless, respectively and an Open Trot featuring Mandeville are the main events on Wednesday’s (April 1) Cal-Expo card. Prom Queen and Its Pointless have both dominated their respective Sire Stakes divisions and look to continue their streaks.... Prom Queen will be guided by Nick Roland, while James Kennedy will once again steer Its Pointless. In the Open Trot, Mandeville is going in sharp form for owner-trainer Gerry Longo. Nick Roland has the assignment. Taking him on Wednesday are Its A Horse with Dean Magee; Pridecrest, Mooney Svendsen; Doug Hobby Horse with Luke Plano; and Winds Galaxie, who leaves from the rail for James Kennedy. Watch and Wager LLC will now conduct racing on Tuesdays and Wednesdays with a first post of 3:30 p.m. Pacific. There are two wagers offered on each program with a reduced 16 percent takeout rate the 20-cent Pick-5 and the 20-cent Pick-4, which offers a $50,000-guaranteed gross pool. Free past performances are available at this link: https://www.trackmaster.com//freeContentF/hpl/cal0401x.pdf (Mark Ratzky)