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Los Alamitos Quarter Horse Picks & Predictions — July 25, 2026

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Race 15Slew's JoyML 7/210:25 PM EDT

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It's a warm Saturday afternoon at Los Alamitos — 81 degrees under partly cloudy skies — and the quarter horses are ready to fly. Eight races are on tap today, with distances ranging from a blazing 220 yards all the way out to 1,000 yards, giving us a nice mix of sprint specialists and horses that can carry speed just a little longer than the field.

The card gets interesting fast with a pair of Claiming Stakes Trials in Races 6, 7, and 8 — that's where points, prestige, and some serious exotic money come into play. But don't sleep on the early races. There's genuine value scattered throughout this card, and our TrackWiz ratings have flagged several spots where the morning line looks beatable.

Three races are open to all readers today, with our top analysis on Slew's Joy, Rational, and Bv Party Time. Full-card subscribers get the complete breakdown on all eight races, including those high-stakes Trials.

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Race 1

10:25 PM EDT

Claiming · 1000 yd · Dirt

A claiming sprint over 1000 yards where two horses — Slew's Joy and So I'm Told — separate themselves from the pack on ratings, setting up a likely one-two punch at the wire with the even-money Belly Up lurking as a wildcard.

win5Slew's JoyML 7/2

Slew's Joy (No. 5) is our top selection and the most well-rounded horse in this field. She carries a TrackWiz rating of 86.35 — highest in the race — along with a career win percentage of 22%, the best among all starters. Her average speed figure of 57 also tops the field, and at 7/2 on the morning line, Ricardo Ramirez gets a live mount with genuine upside. This is a horse who delivers consistently and should be tough to beat at a fair price.

place3So I'm ToldML 2/1

So I'm Told (No. 3) carries the second-highest TrackWiz rating at 79.54 and draws the morning line chalk at 2/1, which tells you the market respects this one. Edgar Payeras takes the call, and while the average speed figure of 53 is slightly modest, the overall profile fits a horse that should be finishing close. Pair her underneath Slew's Joy in exactas.

show6Belly UpML EVN

Belly Up (No. 6) is the lukewarm favorite at even money, which makes the TrackWiz rating of 72 feel a little thin for that kind of market support. That said, an average speed of 56 is competitive for this level and Cesar Ortega is a dependable pilot. Including Belly Up in show bets and exotics makes sense — just don't get caught paying chalk prices on a win ticket.

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Race 2

10:51 PM EDT

Maiden · 350 yd · Dirt

A maiden sprint for first-time starters at 350 yards, and this one has a clear standout — Rational opens at 2/5, which almost never happens unless connections are supremely confident. The real question is who fills out the exotics.

win6RationalML 2/5

Rational (No. 6) is as close to a lock as you'll find on a quarter horse maiden card. The morning line of 2/5 signals overwhelming confidence from the connections, and our TrackWiz rating of 90 backs that up — it's the top mark by a wide margin in this first-time-starter field. Paul C. Jones saddles the horse with Eduardo Nicasio up, and in a field where nobody has career data to compare, the credentials here stand alone. Back this one to win and use it as a banker in exotics.

place4Brownie FooseML 6/1

Brownie Foose (No. 4) grades out second on TrackWiz ratings at 62.04 and comes in at a fair 6/1 on the morning line. Salvador Vargas gets the call for trainer Ramiro Lopez Zuazo, and in a field of first-time starters where the favorite figures to dominate, the place slot is very much up for grabs. Brownie Foose has the profile to be the best of the rest.

show2Favorite DaytonaML 9/2

Favorite Daytona (No. 2) checks in with a 54.17 TrackWiz rating and opens at 9/2 — making her one of the more reasonably priced contenders behind the monster favorite. Henry Reynoso Lopez rides for trainer Jaime H. Gomez, and in a wide-open battle for minor spots, the market line suggests connections think she'll be competitive. A solid show and exotic inclusion.

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Today's three free races cover a range of conditions that tell an interesting story. In the opener (1,000 yards, Claiming), Slew's Joy at 7/2 morning line is our top-rated selection at 86.35 — a touch of value if the market doesn't adjust much by post. Over in Race 2 (350 yards, Maiden), Rational opens as a heavy 2/5 favorite, and a TrackWiz rating of 90 suggests that chalk may actually be worth swallowing here. Race 3 shifts to an Allowance at 350 yards where Bv Party Time at 4/1 is our most intriguing free play — a morning line that long on a horse with an 85.62 rating is exactly the kind of overlay we look for.

One thread connecting all three free picks: with the track playing fast under dry, mild conditions today, expect early speed to be at a premium. Horses that can establish position out of the gate should have a decisive edge, and all three of our free selections profile as the type to break sharp and dare their fields to catch them.

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Race 3

11:15 PM EDT

Allowance · 350 yd · Dirt

An allowance sprint at 350 yards that features an intriguing mix of profiles — a 100% career win percentage from Go Go Ki Ki Go at 6/1 jumps off the page, but TrackWiz ratings strongly favor Bv Party Time and Standing With Pride as the horses to beat.

win5Bv Party TimeML 4/1

Bv Party Time (No. 5) leads the field in TrackWiz ratings at 85.62 and opens at 4/1 — arguably the best price in the race given the data. Justine Klaiber, a jockey we've seen perform well in sprint formats, takes the mount for Eddie D. Willis. A career win percentage of 25% is solid at this level, and everything about the profile screams value play. This is a horse worth backing confidently.

place4Standing With PrideML 2/1

Standing With Pride (No. 4) draws the morning line favoritism at 2/1 and carries a strong 69.08 TrackWiz rating with a 20% career win clip — respectable numbers for this level. Gabriel Angel Gomez Lara pilots for Jesus Nunez, and the 2/1 price says the market is aligned here. She should be fighting for a top-two finish and is a logical place bet.

show2Cyber CharmML 6/1

Cyber Charm (No. 2) is an interesting show play at 6/1 — a career win rate of 25% matches the top horses in the field, and a TrackWiz rating of 61.22 puts her in the middle of the pack. Jesse P Gonzalez takes the reins for trainer Juan G. Aleman, who also saddles Talk to Yourself in this race. The 6/1 price gives you real value if you're building out exotics around the top two.

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Race 4

11:39 PM EDT

Maiden Claiming · 300 yd · Dirt

A maiden claiming sprint at 300 yards — the shortest distance on the card — with a tight battle shaping up between Byeanose and Faith Eagle at the top of the ratings, while Cyber Dreams lurks as a potential upset factor at 5/1.

win1ByeanoseML 6/5

Byeanose (No. 1) holds the top TrackWiz rating in the field at 87.48 and opens as the morning line choice at 6/5. Irving Lara rides for trainer Roman Figueroa, and in this short, sharp 300-yard dash — where every stride counts — having the top-rated horse also draw the rail is a nice bonus. First-time starters are always a question mark, but the numbers here are hard to argue with.

place4Faith EagleML 9/2

Faith Eagle (No. 4) is our place selection with a 84.90 TrackWiz rating that's nearly as strong as the top pick — separation between the two is slim. Henry Reynoso Lopez gets the call for Felix L. Gonzalez, who also saddles Roja Red in this field. At 9/2 on the morning line, Faith Eagle offers a little value over the favorite and fits naturally into exactas underneath or on top.

show3Cyber DreamsML 5/1

Cyber Dreams (No. 3) opens at 5/1 and grades out at 73.92 on TrackWiz — third in the field and clearly in the conversation. Justine Klaiber rides for Jorge Farias, and in a 300-yard sprint where things happen fast and in bunches, Cyber Dreams has the profile to hit the board even if the top two dominate the win spot. A sensible show play and trifecta inclusion.

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Race 5

12:03 AM EDT

Maiden · 220 yd · Dirt

A maiden sprint at 220 yards — a flat-out gate-to-wire sprint that's over in a blink — and Ccr Train Station leads the TrackWiz ratings with Mas Fortuna right behind, setting up a potential top-two finish for the 1 and 2 holes.

win1Ccr Train StationML 7/2

Ccr Train Station (No. 1) tops the field with an 86.35 TrackWiz rating and opens at 7/2 — the same morning line as a handful of other horses, making this a genuine value opportunity if you trust the data. Gabriel Angel Gomez Lara rides for Sergio Morfin, and breaking from the rail in a 220-yard dash is a clean, straight shot to the wire with minimal traffic concerns. Among eight first-time starters, this is the one our analysis likes best.

place2Mas FortunaML 9/2

Mas Fortuna (No. 2) rates second in the field at 81.90 and draws post position 2, which keeps her in great shape for a clean break over this ultra-short trip. Irving Lara takes the mount for Jose Antonio Flores, and the 9/2 morning line is a reasonable price for a horse with top-tier ratings. Stacking the 1-2 in exactas looks like a smart play.

show3GilliganML 5/2

Gilligan (No. 3) opens as the second choice on the morning line at 5/2, yet grades out third in TrackWiz ratings at 66.81 — a gap worth noting. Ruben Lozano rides for Matthew M. Fales, and the market clearly respects this horse even if our numbers favor the top two. Including Gilligan in the show slot gives you a sensible hedge at a price the crowd seems comfortable backing.

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Race 6

12:29 AM EDT

ClaimingStakesTrial · 350 yd · Dirt

A Claiming Stakes Trial at 350 yards with a tricky lineup — Favorite Shine opens as the morning line co-favorite at 9/5 but ranks fifth in TrackWiz ratings, while Secret Express offers genuine value at 5/1 with the top rating in the field.

win5Secret ExpressML 5/1

Secret Express (No. 5) is our top play here and the most compelling value on the card in Race 6. The 5/1 morning line significantly underrepresents what TrackWiz sees — an 84.17 rating that leads the field by a meaningful margin. Irving Lara rides for Roman Figueroa, and in a stakes trial format where position points matter and every horse is looking to qualify, this is a horse whose talent may not be fully priced in. Back at 5/1 with confidence.

place4Tacos N CoronasML 7/2

Tacos N Coronas (No. 4) slots in second on TrackWiz ratings at 69.43 and draws a fair 7/2 morning line from connections. Armando Viramontes rides for Lindolfo Diaz, and in a stakes trial where finishing in the top spots is the objective, this horse has the profile to stay close enough for a qualifying position. A logical place bet and exacta companion to Secret Express.

show3Quick EnoughML 4/1

Quick Enough (No. 3) checks in at 61.50 on TrackWiz and draws 4/1 on the morning line, which is reasonable for a horse sitting third in the ratings. Gabriel Angel Gomez Lara has been active on the card and takes the call for Scott Willoughby. In a competitive trial, Quick Enough has enough upside to land in the money, especially if the favorites stumble out of the gate.

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Race 7

12:53 AM EDT

ClaimingStakesTrial · 350 yd · Dirt

Another Claiming Stakes Trial at 350 yards, and this one features a fascinating contrast — the two highest-rated horses on TrackWiz (Irately and Keep a Secret Jess) have zero career wins between them, while Golden Mist brings a 50% win rate at 5/1.

win4IratelyML 2/1

Irately (No. 4) tops the field with an 88.54 TrackWiz rating and opens at 2/1 — the morning line favorite, and our selection agrees with that call. Oscar M. Peinado gets the mount for James W. Glenn, Jr., a trainer with multiple horses on the card today. The zero career wins may raise an eyebrow, but in a trial format, it's the raw ability that earns qualifying spots, and the rating here says Irately has that in spades.

place5Keep a Secret JessML 5/2

Keep a Secret Jess (No. 5) rates at 86.01 — just a tick below Irately and the second-highest mark in the field. Ricardo Ramirez rides for Jesus Mendoza at 5/2 on the morning line, and the separation between the top two and the rest of this field is noticeable. If Irately is the horse to beat, Keep a Secret Jess is the one most likely to push her and earn the place slot.

show7Luna SofiaML 5/1

Luna Sofia (No. 7) comes in with a 63.47 TrackWiz rating and draws 5/1 on the morning line, which positions her nicely as the third wheel in a trifecta. Gabriel Angel Gomez Lara takes the call for Jesus Nunez, and while the gap from the top two is real, Luna Sofia has enough of a rating edge over the rest of the field to make a credible bid for the show spot in a stakes trial. A smart trifecta anchor.

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Race 8

1:17 AM EDT

ClaimingStakesTrial · 350 yd · Dirt

The finale is a Claiming Stakes Trial at 350 yards where no horse jumps off the page as a clear standout — Jb Kool Idea leads on TrackWiz ratings but opens at 5/1, suggesting the market sees this as a genuinely wide-open affair with multiple live chances.

win1Jb Kool IdeaML 5/1

Jb Kool Idea (No. 1) leads the field with a 70.79 TrackWiz rating and draws the rail in this 350-yard trial — a clean, advantageous trip in a short sprint. Erasmo Gasca rides for Felix L. Gonzalez, who has horses firing throughout today's card. The 5/1 morning line looks like a fair price for the top-rated horse, and in a field where nobody has prior career win data to lean on, the ratings edge is exactly the kind of edge you want to trust.

place3Female FlyerML 5/2

Female Flyer (No. 3) is the morning line second-choice at 5/2 and checks in at 57.50 on TrackWiz — a gap from the top pick, but enough to be competitive for a qualifying spot in this trial. Cesar Ortega rides for James W. Glenn, Jr., who also has Shes Difficult in the race. Double-trainer entries in trials can be a coin flip, but the market has made its choice with Female Flyer and the numbers support that.

show4Ap Royal SweetML 3/1

Ap Royal Sweet (No. 4) grades at 56.67 — nearly identical to Female Flyer — and comes in at 3/1 on the morning line for trainer Jose Antonio Flores with Irving Lara in the irons. In a tightly bunched field where the top several horses are separated by just a few rating points, Ap Royal Sweet has a realistic path to the show spot. A sensible trifecta inclusion and worth sprinkling in exotics.

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Eight races, fast conditions, and three Stakes Trials make this a card worth your full attention. Our top free plays — Slew's Joy, Rational, and Bv Party Time — give casual bettors a solid starting point. Serious players will want the complete picture, including our pace projections and exotic strategies, available to subscribers. Good luck at the windows today — let's make it a profitable one.

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