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Los Alamitos Quarter Horse Picks & Predictions — May 31, 2026

Sunday, May 31, 202612 racesLos Alamitos Quarter Horse

It's a big Sunday at Los Alamitos Quarter Horse, and the entire 12-race card is dedicated to 350-yard trials — the short, explosive format that separates the real runners from the pretenders in a matter of seconds. Clear skies and a comfortable 78°F mean the track should be playing fast and true, so expect the gate speed to matter more than ever today.

All 12 races cover the same 350-yard distance on dirt, which makes today a genuine handicapper's puzzle. With a level playing field on paper, the edges come from post position data, how horses break, and the subtle class distinctions buried in the trial conditions. Our TrackWiz ratings span a wide range across today's card — from tight, competitive fields in the low 50s to standout contenders pushing into the upper 80s — so there's both value hunting and chalk-playing to be done.

Three races are open to everyone today, and we've flagged some genuinely interesting angles across those previews. The other nine are available to TrackWiz subscribers, and trust us, there's plenty worth digging into on the back half of this card.

Best Bets

Race 1

12:35 AM EDT

Trial · 350 yd · Dirt

A wide-open trial opener where the top three on the morning line are separated by just a point in our ratings, but one unbeaten horse stands out at a fair price.

win5ZionsvilleML 3/1

Zionsville (5) carries a perfect 100% career win rate and tops our TrackWiz ratings at 56.67 — the highest mark in this field. Trainer James W. Glenn, Jr. sends out Cesar Ortega, a pairing that commands respect in these short 350-yard trials. At 3/1 on the morning line, this is a reasonable price for the most accomplished horse in the gate, and that unblemished record is hard to dismiss in a field full of maidens.

place8Aj MajestyML 7/2

Aj Majesty (8) owns a 50% career win rate and a 55.83 TrackWiz rating — second-best in the field — for trainer Juan G. Aleman with Martin Arriaga up. In a trial format where multiple horses can advance, a horse with proven winning experience at 7/2 offers solid place value alongside the top pick.

show9Flying Dynasty 123ML 4/1

Flying Dynasty 123 (9) posts a 55.00 rating and draws the 9 hole for trainer Lindolfo Diaz. Armando Viramontes is a capable hand at Los Alamitos and this horse's rating edge over the rest of the lower half of the field makes it a reasonable exotics inclusion at 4/1.

Race 2

1:00 AM EDT

Trial · 350 yd · Dirt

Two unbeaten horses near the top of the wagering board make Race 2 one of the night's most clear-cut matchups, though the morning line tells us the market leans hard toward one.

win7ContentiousML 7/5

Contentious (7) is the overwhelming morning-line favorite at 7/5 and earns it — a perfect 100% career win rate combined with a field-best TrackWiz rating of 59.33 is about as strong a profile as you'll see in a trial. Trainer Paul C. Jones has Contentious primed under jockey Irving Lara, and in a 350-yard sprint where early reads are everything, a horse that has never lost is the right place to start.

place5Safety UpML 5/2

Safety Up (5) is no pushover — another unbeaten horse carrying a 57.50 rating and 100% career win mark for trainer Jose Antonio Flores. Ricardo S. Ramirez gets the call, and at 5/2, this horse is the likeliest threat to Contentious in the win column and a near-lock for the place slot in exotics.

show3Boss LeyendML 8/1

Boss Leyend (3) brings a 50% career win rate and a 48.33 rating — middle of the pack, but the experience matters in a field that's largely maiden. Jesus Rios Ayala has the mount for trainer Jesus Nunez, and at 8/1, Boss Leyend represents solid show value and a budget-friendly exotics component.

Race 3

1:23 AM EDT

Trial · 350 yd · Dirt

Race 3 is a dominant-form situation — one horse's TrackWiz rating towers over the rest of the field by a massive margin, making this look like a lone standout in an otherwise evenly matched group.

win1Call Me CandelaML 9/5

Call Me Candela (1) is the most lopsided rating advantage on tonight's card — an 88.83 score against a field where the next-best sits at 55.00. A 66% career win rate backs up the number, and trainer Jose Antonio Flores sends this horse out under jockey Jose Rosario Alcala at a fair 9/5 morning line. In a 350-yard trial, a class edge this wide tends to show up in the final time.

place3Redd LineML 4/1

Redd Line (3) doesn't have the career wins to show yet, but a 55.00 TrackWiz rating is the second-highest in the field among the remaining eight runners. Trainer Sergio Morfin has Ricardo S. Ramirez in the irons, and at 4/1, this horse sits right in the sweet spot for place exotics behind the heavy favorite.

show5Talk to YourselfML 9/2

Talk to Yourself (5) owns a 100% career win rate and a 54.17 rating — a legitimate show contender with proven winning form. Trainer Juan G. Aleman teams with Martin Arriaga in what's been a consistent combination on the card tonight, and a 9/2 morning line makes this horse a worthwhile piece in trifectas.

The first three races on the card give us a nice warm-up sample of what today's condition book is serving. Zionsville opens the card at 3/1 morning line with a solid TrackWiz rating of 56.67 — a competitive trial where the morning line suggests the oddsmakers see a genuine race on their hands. Race 2 brings Contentious in as a 7/5 favorite, one of the shorter prices on the free portion of the card, and a horse our analysis pegs as the clear top choice in that section. Then comes the real headliner of the free races — Call Me Candela in Race 3, posting an 88.83 TrackWiz rating, the highest of any free-preview pick today. That number stands out in a big way, and at 9/5 on the morning line, she looks like a horse worth building tickets around.

One thing to watch across this all-trial card: in 350-yard sprints, early momentum off the gate is everything, and clean trips from inside posts can pay dividends. Keep an eye on how the first couple of races play out — if you notice a post-position trend developing early, it can be a useful lens for the rest of the afternoon.

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Race 4

1:46 AM EDT

Trial · 350 yd · Dirt

Race 4 is a premium pick, with a pair of horses separating themselves from the pack on both rating and experience — one unbeaten morning-line favorite leads the way.

win5Train of Gold BML 2/1

Train of Gold B (5) is the clear top selection — a 100% career win rate and a field-best 58.33 TrackWiz rating combine to make this the most credentialed horse in the gate. Trainer Juan G. Aleman, who has been active all night at Los Alamitos, sends out Martin Arriaga at a very playable 2/1. In trial competition, an unblemished record is the most powerful form line you can hold.

place7Czech Berry DelightML 6/1

Czech Berry Delight (7) owns a 57.10 rating — second in the field — and while the win column is blank, that rating suggests raw ability that could surface under Henry Reynoso Lopez for trainer Felix L. Gonzalez. At 6/1 on the morning line, this is a nice overlay for place and exotics against a favorite that may attract heavy public action.

show8ElevvateML 4/1

Elevvate (8) posts a 55.00 rating and draws the 8 post for trainer Kristen Watanabe with Eduardo Nicasio up. No career wins yet, but the 4/1 morning line respects the rating, and this horse's profile fits well as a show piece in an exotic sequence looking for value underneath Train of Gold B.

Race 5

2:09 AM EDT

Trial · 350 yd · Dirt

A fascinating pace puzzle in Race 5 — a horse with an elite TrackWiz rating sits at a double-digit morning line while an unbeaten runner goes off much shorter, setting up a genuine overlay situation.

win7RomolandML 7/2

Romoland (7) owns an 86.35 TrackWiz rating — second-highest on the entire card tonight — yet goes off at 7/2 on the morning line, suggesting the public may not be fully aware of how big that number is relative to this field. Trainer Paul C. Jones has Henry Reynoso Lopez aboard, and while Romoland's win column is blank, that rating gap over the competition is the story here. In a 350-yard dash, raw ability measured by our model is the most reliable guide.

place3Still StandingML 5/2

Still Standing (3) brings a perfect 100% career win record and a 57.50 rating to the gate for trainer James W. Glenn, Jr. Oscar M. Peinado is a solid pick-up, and at 5/2, the unbeaten form is legitimately attractive — this horse is the most likely alternative if Romoland encounters any trouble.

show5Bv Party TimeML 5/1

Bv Party Time (5) posts a 53.33 rating and a 50% career win rate — respectable numbers in a field with some high-upside runners. Trainer Eddie D. Willis with Justine Klaiber is a combination that shows up repeatedly tonight, and at 5/1, Bv Party Time is a solid show inclusion and trifecta anchor in the lower slots.

Race 6

2:34 AM EDT

Trial · 350 yd · Dirt

Race 6 is tighter at the top than most on this card — three horses within two points of each other on our ratings with a proven winner lurking near the bottom of the price board.

win7Think Think ThinkML 5/2

Think Think Think (7) leads our TrackWiz ratings at 57.50 in this field and goes off at 5/2 for trainer Kristen Watanabe with Eduardo Nicasio up. The win column is clean, but the rating edge is what matters here, and Nicasio is a reliable pilot in these short-format trials. A 5/2 price on a ratings leader in a wide-open trial is worth pressing.

place5Jessys DynastyML 3/1

Jessys Dynasty (5) carries a 50% career win rate and a 56.67 rating — just a hair behind the top pick — for trainer Eddie D. Willis with Justine Klaiber. The 3/1 morning line reflects legitimate respect from the morning-line makers, and a horse with winning experience in this format is exactly the type you want underneath in exactas.

show8Mp Jess RockinML 7/2

Mp Jess Rockin (8) sits at 55.83 on our ratings — third-best in the field — for trainer Sergio Morfin with Ricardo S. Ramirez in the irons. No career wins yet, but the 7/2 morning line suggests talent, and this horse rounds out a tight trifecta group where the top three finishers could easily come from these three runners.

Race 7

2:57 AM EDT

Trial · 350 yd · Dirt

Race 7 features a genuine longshot overlay scenario — the highest-rated horse in the field is double-digit on the morning line, which rarely happens and is exactly where value lives in trial cards.

win7Standing With PrideML 10/1

Standing With Pride (7) posts a 65.62 TrackWiz rating — the largest single-horse advantage over the field's second-ranked runner on tonight's card in the non-elite races — and yet goes off at a jaw-dropping 10/1 morning line. Trainer Jesus Nunez has Jesus Rios Ayala in the irons, and while a 33% career win rate isn't dominant, the rating edge here is genuinely large. At 10/1, this is the best value play on the entire card.

place6BridgewaterML 3/1

Bridgewater (6) owns a 50% career win rate and the second-highest rating in the field at 56.67 for trainer Jose Antonio Flores with Ricardo S. Ramirez. A 3/1 morning line is fair for a horse with winning experience, and Bridgewater is the logical choice to run right behind the pace if Standing With Pride lives up to that rating advantage.

show1Sheza Candy WagonML 4/1

Sheza Candy Wagon (1) comes in at 55.00 on the TrackWiz scale for trainer Jose Antonio Flores with Francisco Calderon. No wins on record yet, but a 4/1 price and a rating that clears most of this field makes Sheza Candy Wagon a reasonable show ticket and trifecta fill alongside the top two selections.

Race 8

3:20 AM EDT

Trial · 350 yd · Dirt

Race 8 is a two-horse race at the top — one entry with a massive rating advantage goes off as the morning-line favorite, and the rest of the field is playing for the minor awards.

win8Zora VML 2/1

Zora V (8) is the Race 8 standout — an 88.54 TrackWiz rating and a 66% career win rate make this the most accomplished horse in the gate by a significant margin. Trainer Jesus Nunez sends out Francisco Calderon, and at 2/1, this is one of the stronger favorites on the card with legitimate statistical backing. When a horse's rating is 30+ points clear of the field, the favorite price is often still worth taking.

place2FaultlessML 5/2

Faultless (2) sits at 57.50 on our ratings — second-best in the field — for trainer Scott Willoughby with Gabriel Angel Gomez Lara aboard. No wins to show yet, but the rating is real and 5/2 is a fair price for the most likely runner-up in a race where Zora V figures to gobble up most of the public support.

show3RationalML 7/2

Rational (3) posts a 55.83 rating for trainer Paul C. Jones under Eduardo Nicasio at 7/2 on the morning line. While winless to date, the rating places Rational clearly in the third tier of this field, and the 7/2 morning line offers a touch of value in exotics against horses with lower ratings occupying spots ahead of it on the board.

Race 9

3:43 AM EDT

Trial · 350 yd · Dirt

With no standout elite rating in the field, Race 9 shapes up as the most genuinely competitive trial of the night — five horses within three rating points of each other at the top.

win5High ResolveML 3/1

High Resolve (5) tops the TrackWiz ratings at 56.67 for trainer Juan G. Aleman with Martin Arriaga up — a combination that's been active and effective all evening at Los Alamitos. The 3/1 morning line is fair for a ratings leader in a genuinely tight field, and Arriaga's familiarity with the Aleman barn gives this horse a tactical edge in a race that figures to be decided by fractions of a second.

place1Lonely At NightML 4/1

Lonely At Night (1) brings a 50% career win rate and a 55.00 rating to the gate for trainer Michael V. Casselman with Armando Viramontes. Experience matters in these 350-yard sprints where there's no room to make up ground, and a horse that has already demonstrated it can win adds reliability to the place spot at a reasonable 4/1.

show8KissallthecowboysML 9/2

Kissallthecowboys (8) posts a 54.17 rating — third in this field — for trainer Jose Antonio Flores with Francisco Calderon. A 9/2 morning line on a horse that sits right in the cluster at the top of a close ratings group is solid show value, and this runner is a natural trifecta piece in a race where several horses are separated by less than two rating points.

Race 10

4:08 AM EDT

Trial · 350 yd · Dirt

Race 10 is another tight trial where the top four horses on our ratings are within three points — clean exotics may pay better than singles here.

win1PerikinaML 3/1

Perikina (1) leads this field with a 56.67 TrackWiz rating and gets the rail draw under Henry Reynoso Lopez for trainer Paul C. Jones. While no career wins are on the board yet, the 3/1 morning line reflects the talent the morning-line makers see in this runner, and that rating advantage in a close field is enough to make Perikina the top selection. In short-format trials, the rail is never a bad place to be.

place3Favorite ConsentML 7/2

Favorite Consent (3) owns a 50% career win rate and a 55.83 rating — second in this field — for trainer Jesus Nunez with Jesus Rios Ayala. A horse with proven winning experience in a cluster race like this is exactly what you want for a place bet at 7/2, and the Nunez barn has shown it can get horses ready in trial conditions.

show6Test PilotML 9/2

Test Pilot (6) posts a 54.17 rating and a 50% career win rate for trainer Jose Antonio Flores with Irving Lara. At 9/2 on the morning line, this is a horse with both the rating and the winning experience to justify a show ticket, rounding out a trifecta that figures to be decided by razor-thin margins at the wire.

Race 11

4:31 AM EDT

Trial · 350 yd · Dirt

Race 11 features a fascinating inversion — the horse our model rates highest is NOT the morning-line favorite, setting up a potentially lucrative overlay if the numbers hold up.

win8JaqueML 5/2

Jaque (8) owns an 87.81 TrackWiz rating — by far the highest in Race 11 — and a 66% career win rate, yet goes off at 5/2 on the morning line while the public favorite is priced shorter. Trainer Jose Antonio Flores has Ricardo S. Ramirez in the irons, and a horse with both elite ratings and proven winning form at 5/2 is a near-ideal betting situation. That combination of high rating and fair price doesn't come along every race.

place2JessonefamouseagleML 7/5

Jessonefamouseagle (2) is the morning-line favorite at 7/5 with a 100% career win rate and a 59.33 rating for trainer Paul C. Jones under Henry Reynoso Lopez. While our model rates Jaque higher, an unbeaten record and a sharp trainer-jockey combo make this horse a lock for the place spot and the natural exacta companion to our top pick.

show9Famous Cowboy to YouML 4/1

Famous Cowboy to You (9) carries a 55.00 TrackWiz rating for trainer Jose Antonio Flores with Irving Lara — same barn as the top pick, which tells you something about the outfit's confidence in shipping multiple runners tonight. A 4/1 morning line on a horse with a solid rating in a field where the top two are pulling away makes this a clean show ticket.

Race 12

4:54 AM EDT

Trial · 350 yd · Dirt

The finale is a short-field standout situation — one horse's combination of elite win rate and strong rating makes it the clear single of the late races.

win8Blackk MaggicML 8/5

Blackk Maggic (8) closes the card as a compelling top selection — a 100% career win rate paired with the field-best 59.00 TrackWiz rating and an 8/5 morning line that reflects the market's confidence in trainer Cesar De Alba's runner under Irving Lara. Unbeaten horses in trial format are difficult to beat, and when the rating backs up the perfect record, you have a horse worth taking at a short price.

place2Cyber EyesML 5/2

Cyber Eyes (2) owns a 100% career win rate as well, rating at 57.50 — second in the field — for trainer Jose Antonio Flores with Gabriel Angel Gomez Lara. Two unbeaten horses at the top of the same field is unusual, and at 5/2, Cyber Eyes is the natural exacta complement to Blackk Maggic and a horse that could challenge all the way to the wire.

show3Flying Fast 123ML 6/1

Flying Fast 123 (3) posts a 51.67 rating for trainer Juan G. Aleman with Martin Arriaga — a reliable pilot who has been sharp all evening at Los Alamitos. No wins on record yet, but the Aleman barn clearly knows how to prepare a runner for trials, and at 6/1, Flying Fast 123 is the most logical show play behind two unbeaten horses at the top.

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A clean, fast Los Alamitos afternoon with 12 straight 350-yard trials — this is a card built for speed and decisiveness, and our top-rated contenders Call Me Candela, Zora V, and Jaque look like the horses to beat in their respective spots. Don't sleep on the 10/1 longshot angle in Race 7 either. Free previews cover Races 1–3, and the full card — with exotic breakdowns and pace analysis — is waiting for subscribers at /pricing. Good luck out there.

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