Trio of carryovers, reduced takeout wagers on tap

Three carryovers and a trio of reduced takeout wagers will greet players when racing resumes at Cal Expo on Friday night.

There will be a $10,950 carryover in the 20-cent early Pick 5; a $2,628 carryover in the 20-cent Hi Five on the final race and a $570 carryover on the 20-cent Pick 7.

The 20-cent early and late Pick 5 and the 20-cent Pick 4 are the bets with the reduced 16 percent takeout rate and there will be a $40,000-guaranteed gross pool on the early Pick 5.

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Luke Plano, who has caputred multiple driving titles here and won his first training crown at the last meet, got off to a fast start on opening night with five trips to the winner’s circle.

Plano guided two for Bob Johnson, Allmyx’sliventexas in the Open Pace and Made Of Misschief; Lous Lancelot in the Open Trot for Chip Lackey; Reagan Blue Chip for Nat Tremblay and Treasure Hunter for Rene Goulet.