Free Picks For Los Alamitos - 5/9/20
Race 1 at Los Alamitos on Saturday is a 4 1/2 furlong claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $7,500 and field of seven. (5) Maika was short by just a head at odds of 23 to 1 last time out and is making a debut at Los Alamitos for trainer Jeff Metz. (3) Unchanged has consistently raced well here and will have Juan Sanchez aboard. (7) Lovely Storm fell back the last time out after running wide but is expected to run better on Saturday. (3) Unchanged to win, Exacta 3-5
Race 2 at Los Alamitos on Saturday is a 1000-yard Maiden for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $12,000 and field of 10. (8) Austin Impact has a short but impressive wins per outing record and has been performing well during workouts, while (4) Twirling the Gold has raced very well at Los Alamitos under the training of Marty Jones and colt loves this distance. (9) Palm D’Oro has dropped in class and has shown improvement but will be racing under the lights for the first time. (8) Austin Impact to win, Exacta 8-4
Race 3 on Saturday at Los Alamitos is a 4 1/2 furlong claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $7,500 and a field of eight. (3) Satrapa has not raced since October of last year, will add blinkers and have Ramon Guce in the irons. (8) Startling drops down to his lowest level thus far but will have to start from the far outside which could make things difficult. (6) Zinzan finished third following a difficult start the last time out but should bounce back well for trainer Jeff Metz. (6) Zinzan to win, Exacta 6-8
Race 4 at Los Alamitos on Saturday is a 1,000-yard allowance for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $22,000 and a field of eight. (2) Restless Rambler was the pacesetter from the start while winning easily against contenders at 870-yards the last time out and will be fine moving up a class. (1) Spanish Hombre has not raced since March of 2018 but has had solid workouts and has Vinnie Bednar in the irons. (7) Sokudo is expected to stalk the others and attempt to pounce late. (2) Restless Rambler to win, Exacta 2-7
The fifth race on Saturday at Los Alamitos is a 300-yard maiden claiming for three-year-olds with a purse of $7,050 and a field of just six. (4) Lovepop was fourth at the same length but against much stronger competition in March at Remington, while (6) Macs Tac has been a near winner on more than one occasion and will be the biggest obstacle for the No. 4. (1) This is Us drops to the claimers and will be on the rail. (4) Lovepop to win, Exacta 4-6
Race 6 at Los Alamitos Saturday is a 300-yard maiden for 2-year-olds with a purse of $9,500 and a field of nine. (3) Kingman Born is a young Colt who was hurt by a bump at the start last time out but recovered to finish third and could make up for that with a solid performance on Saturday. (8) El Katie Cartel was also bombed the last time out making it impossible to finish well. (7) Jesa Valiant Hero made his first career start at Remington Park on April 4th, was nervous at the gate, and did not compete well but a quick surface in LA should help. (3) Kingman Born to win, Exacta 3-7
Race 7 on Saturday at Los Alamitos is a 300-yard maiden for 2-year-olds with a purse of $9,000 and a field of seven. (4) Royal Flash Favorite has had trouble at the start of both of her local starts but is exceptionally fast. (3) Terrific Temper has had very strong workouts out of the Crystal Dale Barn and regular rider Eduardo Nicasio prefers this newcomer to the regular top ride. (7) Vista JQM could run gate to wire with an outside draw keeping him away from any bumps or other surprises. (7) Vista JQM to win, Exacta 7-3
Race 8 on the Los Alamitos card Saturday is a 300-yard maiden for 2-year-olds with a purse of $9,000 and a field of eight. (5) Favorite Doc was bumped the last time out but was able to battle back for third place in his debut, while (4) Interragator is a well-respected gelding and was also bumped out of the gate during his first start and will run along the inside of the favorite. (1) Jumpin JB showed promise in morning workouts finishing third out of 39 but must start on the rail which will be a concern. (5) Favorite Doc to win, Exacta 5-4
The 9th and final race on Saturday at Los Alamitos is a 350-yard Handicap Stakes for three-year-olds with a purse of $30,000 and a field of seven. (6) Southern Wagon has won four times across 11 starts and in 2020 has a win and place in just two starts. (4) Suite Expectations finished third the last time out after leaving the gate as the favorite. (7) Fashin Icon three wins across 9 starts and has not finished below 3rd in each of three starts during 2020. (6) Southern Wagon to win, Exacta 6-7
