Los Alamitos Picks: Boutique Meet Runs Graded Stakes- Starlet Analysis

Los Alamitos is most famous for its quarter horses. However, the California race course runs a short boutique thoroughbred meet every year. Check out the Los Alamitos picks for the Starlet Stakes.

This graded event is one of the events that makes the short meet such a highlight for California horsemen who ship primarily from Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, Santa Anita Park, and Golden Gate Fields.

Full Card Analysis

Los Alamitos Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 12:30 PM PT; $23k Maiden Claiming, 5 1/2 f on Dirt; 8 Entries

• #7 FACT OR FICTION (3-1): Top selection; possesses the pedigree to be a major player and should handle the distance well.
• #6 MIDNIGHT LOVE (5-2): A major player; consistently runs races good enough to beat this group.
• #1 THIRSTY GAMBLER (4-1): Competitive in this spot; likely to be part of the early pace and makes sense on speed figures.
• #8 T G I F ALPHA (7-2): Debutant but not without hope; the Hollendorfer-Maldonado combination adds to the appeal.

Selections: 7 – 6 – 1 – 8

Los Alamitos Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 12:58 PM PT; $45k Maiden Special Weight, 6 f on Dirt; 6 Entries

• #3 ELWOOD BLUES (6-5): Top pick; boasts the pedigree to be a major player and enters the race in good form.
• #1 DEVILISH DESIRE (5-2): Not without hope; solid early pace figures in a race lacking significant front-running speed.
• #6 HEY BROTHER (4-1): Likely to improve off the first start; solid in recent outings and ready for a big performance.
• #5 ANNIVERSAIRE D’OR (15-1): A price horse with a chance for minor placings; dangerous threat to get loose on the front end.

Selections: 3 – 1 – 6 – 5

Los Alamitos Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 1:28 PM PT; $23k Maiden Claiming, 6 f on Dirt; 6 Entries

• #5 TIFF WITH JIMMY (7-5): Top selection; a dangerous front-end threat with proven ability to handle these conditions.
• #6 STORMING GRAY (3-1): Competitive; comes into the race in good form and makes sense on speed figures.
• #3 YVETT’S SURPRISE (5-2): Competitive; strong on speed figures and likely to be in the mix.
• #2 TAKE CARAMIE (5-1): Running for minor placings; proven ability against decent competition.

Selections: 5 – 6 – 3 – 2

Los Alamitos Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 1:58 PM PT; $20k Maiden Claiming, 1 m on Dirt; 10 Entries

• #5 TOKAMAK (8-5): Top pick; tactical speed and a threat to get loose on the front end.
• #9 REEF CITY (15-1): A price horse for underneath positions; Bonde-Ayuso combination adds intrigue.
• #8 MY PARTNER GLEN (2-1): Class of the field; well-bred and best suited for underneath positions.
• #3 VENOM (20-1): A price horse with a chance for minor placings; solid early pace figures.

Selections: 5 – 9 – 8 – 3

Los Alamitos Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 2:28 PM PT; $26k Claiming, 1 m on Dirt; 6 Entries

• #5 PACO’S PICO (5-2): Top selection; class of the field with tactical speed for a stalk and pounce trip.
• #6 SIGNOFTHECROSS (4-1): Competitive; makes sense on speed figures and proven ability to handle conditions.
• #2 SOL DEL SUR (8-1): Competitive; Morfin-Payeras combination adds appeal.
• #1 EGOMANIA (2-1): Not without hope; likely to get the right setup in the race.

Selections: 5 – 6 – 2 – 1

Los Alamitos Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 2:58 PM PT; $47k Allowance Optional Claiming, 1 m on Dirt; 7 Entries

• #3 TIZZY TWISTER (4-1): Top pick; in good form and likely to get the right setup in the race.
• #2 SWEET HELLO (5-1): Competitive; makes sense on speed figures and likely part of the early pace.
• #1 WARRIOR LADY (12-1): A price horse and fringe contender; runs for the Eurton-Torrealba combination.
• #4 ISSA COURT (5-2): Best suited for underneath positions; runs for the Glatt-Rispoli combination.

Selections: 3 – 2 – 1 – 4

Los Alamitos Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 3:28 PM PT; $47k Allowance Optional Claiming, 1 m on Dirt; 6 Entries

• #3 RED CROSS KNIGHT (4-1): Top selection; proven ability to handle conditions and top overall power rating.
• #6 BUCK OWENS (7-2): Competitive; expected to make a well-timed run and be in the mix late.
• #2 RODRIGOKNOWS (5-2): Competitive; likely in the first flight of runners and has a chance late.
• #1 NOLONGERAHOBBY (6-1): Competitive; runs for the Nunez-Ramirez combination.

Selections: 3 – 6 – 2 – 1

Los Alamitos Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 3:58 PM PT; $26k Claiming, 5 1/2 f on Dirt; 9 Entries

• #6 EL DIABLO ROJO (6-1): Top selection; projects to sit mid-pack and come with one run.
• #1 TOP GUN TOMMY (5-2): A major player; tactical speed and consistent pace figures.
• #5 MONGOLIAN LEGEND (6-1): Not without hope; proven ability to handle conditions.
• #4 TRUSTY RUSTY (12-1): A price horse with a chance; proven ability to handle conditions.

Selections: 6 – 1 – 5 – 4

Los Alamitos Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 4:28 PM PT; $200k Starlet S., 1 1/16 m on Dirt; 6 Entries

• #5 CHATALAS (2-1): Top pick; tactical speed and can sit just off the leaders for a stalk and pounce trip.
• #1 NOTHING LIKE YOU (9-5): Competitive; runs consistently and will be in the mix in a moderately paced race.
• #6 GRAZIA (5-2): Fringe contender; expected to improve off the first start and can handle these conditions.
• #2 PACIFIC ROSE (15-1): A price horse for underneath positions; makes sense on speed figures.

Selections: 5 – 1 – 6 – 2

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