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Los Alamitos Quarter Horse Picks & Predictions — August 1, 2026

Saturday, August 1, 20268 racesLos Alamitos Quarter Horse

It's a clean, fast Saturday at Los Alamitos — clear skies, 83 degrees, and a dirt strip that figures to play lightning-quick all afternoon. Eight races are on the board, mixing Quarter Horse short-burst action from 300 yards all the way out to 4½ furlongs, and there's something here for every kind of bettor.

The card leans heavily on maiden events, which means raw, unproven horses and the kind of wide-open wagering that can produce big prices if you're willing to dig. But the headliner is Race 8 — a Stakes event at 440 yards where our top-rated contender Hes My Sweetheart comes in at a very playable 3/1 morning line. Stakes days at Los Al are appointment viewing, and this one should deliver.

Three races are free to all TrackWiz readers today. Races 4 through 8 are locked for subscribers — and trust us, that's where the real value is buried.

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Race 1

2:25 AM EDT

Claiming · 4 1/2 fur · Dirt

A clear top-two separate themselves from the field in this 4.5-furlong claimer, but the 6/5 favorite's TrackWiz rating leaves room for the morning line to look generous on at least one runner.

win1Bet the OmML 6/5

Bet the Om carries the highest TrackWiz rating in the field at 89.71 — a significant gap over the second-rated Alan's Conquest at 74.53 — and Pedro Flores gets the call from the rail. The 15% career win rate is solid in a claiming field where most rivals are single-digit closers. With an average speed figure of 55 and that rating cushion, this horse is the most complete package in the race. At 6/5 on the morning line, you're not getting a gift, but the numbers say chalk for a reason.

place5Alan's ConquestML 5/2

Alan's Conquest draws the 5-hole for trainer Jesus J. Uranga and shows the second-best TrackWiz rating in the field at 74.53 with an average speed of 56 — actually topping Bet the Om's speed figure. The 10% career win rate is modest, but this horse looks like a natural exacta partner and could steal the win if the favorite faces any traffic trouble.

show4Thirsty GamblerML 7/2

Thirsty Gambler checks in at a 60.9 TrackWiz rating under Erick Garcia, and at 7/2 on the morning line represents solid exotic value for a horse sitting third in the power rankings. No average speed figure is available, which introduces some uncertainty, but the rating places this horse clearly ahead of the rest of the field for a show-ticket spot.

Race 2

2:51 AM EDT

Maiden · 1000 yd · Dirt

A wide-open maiden sprint at 1000 yards where the morning-line favorite isn't even our top-rated horse — that kind of disagreement between the oddsmaker and our model is exactly where value hides.

win8HydroplaneML 5/1

Hydroplane is our TrackWiz top pick here at a 84.17 rating, yet the morning line has this one at 5/1 — a notable gap suggesting the public may be sleeping on trainer Gloria Haley's runner. The 56 average speed figure is the best recorded number in the entire field among horses who have logged times. Francisco Orduna-Rojas picks up the mount, and this profile — strong speed figures, underrated on the morning line — is a classic overlay angle in maiden sprints.

place5Country OmML EVN

Country Om draws the even-money morning line, which means the oddsmaker expects this horse to get the most action, but our model rates the No. 5 at 60.0 — well behind Hydroplane. Trainer Cesar De Alba has an average speed of 54 in the books, and Francisco Monroy rides. If Hydroplane falters, Country Om's favoritism suggests enough underlying appeal to land a place check.

show7Enchanting ForceML 3/1

Enchanting Force opens at 3/1 under Cesar Ortega for trainer James W. Glenn Jr., and a 56.67 TrackWiz rating makes this horse the third-ranked runner in the field. There's no recorded average speed figure, which introduces a layer of uncertainty, but the rating and fair odds make Enchanting Force a reasonable show-ticket inclusion in maiden exotics.

Race 3

3:15 AM EDT

Claiming · 4 1/2 fur · Dirt

This 4.5-furlong claiming dash features a genuine pace scenario between a pair of highly-rated mares, with a capable third wheel lurking at a price — a race that sets up nicely for exotic plays.

win7Cioppina PasadinaML 5/2

Cioppina Pasadina carries the field's highest TrackWiz rating at 87.81 and opens at just 5/2 for trainer Charles S. Treece with Cesar Ortega up. The 14% career win rate is respectable in this company, and while no average speed figure is on file, the model's strong rating says the form is there. In a field where the second-best rating is 78.64, this looks like a class standout.

place1Dallas AliceML 7/2

Dallas Alice has the second-highest rating in the race at 78.64 and posts a 7% career win rate for trainer Oscar Heredia, with Francisco Orduna-Rojas aboard. The 54 average speed figure shows consistency, and at 7/2 on the morning line, there's genuine value here as a runner-up finisher. This horse fits the profile of a solid exacta key underneath the top pick.

show3Run Auntie T RunML 5/1

Run Auntie T Run checks in at a 76.02 TrackWiz rating — third-best in the field — with a strong 14% career win rate for trainer Jesus J. Uranga. Ricardo S. Ramirez rides, and at 5/1 on the morning line, this represents live value in the show position and trifecta combinations. No average speed figure is available, but the rating and win percentage keep this one firmly in the mix.

Our three free looks today span two different race formats — a pair of Claiming sprints at 4½ furlongs bookending a 1,000-yard Maiden — and the picks connect around one key theme: early speed on a fast-playing surface. On a clear day with firm footing, horses that can establish position in the first jump are going to be very tough to run down. Bet the Om in Race 1 earned the highest TrackWiz rating of the free trio at 89.71 and comes in as the 6/5 morning-line favorite — that price will likely compress further at post, so early value matters. Cioppina Pasadina in Race 3 is the most intriguing of the free picks at 5/2, projecting as a pace-presser with solid class for the level. And in the middle at Race 2, Hydroplane is a 5/1 shot in a 1,000-yard Maiden — the kind of overlay that catches our eye in a wide-open field.

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Race 4

3:39 AM EDT

Maiden · 350 yd · Dirt

The 350-yard maiden sprint is a short, sharp affair where the morning line and TrackWiz model align behind one horse — but second and third spots are genuinely competitive, making the exotics interesting.

win4RomolandML 8/5

Romoland is the standout in this maiden 350-yard dash with a 89.12 TrackWiz rating — nearly 20 points clear of the field's next-best runner — and opens as the 8/5 morning-line favorite under Eduardo Nicasio for trainer Paul C. Jones. In a race this short, a clean break is everything, and the model's dominant rating suggests this horse has the raw ability to wire the field. No average speed figure is available for this first-out bunch, but the rating gap is the story here.

place7Czech Berry DelightML 9/2

Czech Berry Delight opens at 9/2 for trainer Felix L. Gonzalez with Henry Reynoso Lopez in the irons, and a 68.58 TrackWiz rating positions this horse as the second-best in the field. In a 350-yard blast where fractions of a second decide everything, the second-highest rating at a fair price is a natural exacta partner with Romoland.

show6AttackML 3/1

Attack draws the 6-hole under Cesar Ortega for trainer James W. Glenn Jr. and posts a 66.83 TrackWiz rating — just a half-point behind Czech Berry Delight for third in the rankings. At 3/1 on the morning line, this horse will likely be well-bet, meaning the show price may not be generous, but the rating supports inclusion in trifecta tickets.

Race 5

4:03 AM EDT

Maiden · 300 yd · Dirt

Nine first-time starters collide in a 300-yard maiden sprint — the shortest distance on the card — making this one of the trickiest races to handicap all night, with our model identifying a clear top pick at an overlay price.

win3Val CamelML 6/1

Val Camel is our TrackWiz top pick in this 300-yard maiden despite opening at 6/1 on the morning line — that's a meaningful overlay when the model rates this horse at 75.79, well clear of the second-best rating of 62.85. Salvador R. Vargas gets the mount for trainer Ramiro Lopez Zuazo. In a short-dash maiden where the morning line often misses, getting the model's top-rated horse at 6/1 is a value angle worth jumping on.

place8L a RavinML 3/1

L a Ravin opens at 3/1 for trainer Jesus Nunez with Jesus Rios Ayala in the saddle, and a 62.85 TrackWiz rating slots this horse comfortably into second in the field rankings. The morning line reflects real public confidence here, and our analysis agrees — this is a legitimate place contender and a natural pairing with Val Camel in exactas.

show5Lightning CapoML 7/2

Lightning Capo sits at 55.83 on the TrackWiz scale and opens at 7/2 under Erasmo Gasca for trainer Felix L. Gonzalez. The rating puts this horse third in the field, and the odds suggest the morning line actually underrates L a Ravin slightly while Lightning Capo sits in a fair range. Include in trifecta tickets as the third leg of a competitive sprint.

Race 6

4:29 AM EDT

Maiden · 350 yd · Dirt

An intriguing maiden 350-yarder where the morning-line favorite isn't our top pick — that kind of model-vs-oddsmaker split creates a potential value play at the top of the card.

win3UnusualML 2/1

Unusual draws the 2/1 morning line and is our TrackWiz win selection at 81.26, so the model and oddsmaker are largely aligned here — but it's the degree of separation from the rest of the field that stands out. Oscar M. Peinado rides for trainer James W. Glenn Jr., who also saddles Could Be Hot in this race, showing the barn has two credible guns. At 2/1 the price is fair rather than generous, but the 22-point rating gap over the morning-line favorite Celtic Cowboy makes Unusual the clear top choice.

place5Celtic CowboyML 8/5

Celtic Cowboy is the 8/5 morning-line chalk for trainer Jose Antonio Flores with Irving Lara up, but TrackWiz rates this horse at 59.0 — well behind Unusual at 81.26. That gap suggests the public is overrating this one, which means the place price could be surprisingly short. Still, being on the favorite's ticket in a 350-yard blast makes sense as a safety net.

show4Golden WarfighterML 7/2

Golden Warfighter opens at 7/2 for trainer Scott Willoughby with Gabriel Angel Gomez Lara aboard and a 58.23 TrackWiz rating that's barely a point behind Celtic Cowboy. In a maiden sprint this short, post position and a clean break matter enormously, and the 4-hole is a workable draw. At a fair price, this horse earns a spot in trifecta combinations.

Race 7

4:53 AM EDT

Maiden · 350 yd · Dirt

One horse separates himself sharply from the rest of this maiden 350-yard field on our model, but a pair of 5/2 shots provide genuine competitive interest for the second and third spots.

win2Hassan PpML 9/5

Hassan Pp opens at 9/5 and tops the TrackWiz ratings at an 88.83 — a commanding number in a maiden field where the next-best runner checks in at 74.5. Henry Reynoso Lopez gets the call for trainer Rodolfo Viramontes. In a 350-yard straight sprint, a horse with this kind of rating advantage is exactly the profile you want to back, and the 9/5 morning line says the oddsmaker sees it too.

place7Could Be HotML 5/2

Could Be Hot draws a 5/2 morning line under Oscar M. Peinado for trainer James W. Glenn Jr. — the same barn that fields Unusual in the prior race — and a 74.5 TrackWiz rating makes this the clear second-best horse on paper. The rating sits 25 points behind Hassan Pp but a solid 10 points clear of the third pick, suggesting this is a natural exacta partner.

show3Good MischiefML 5/2

Good Mischief opens at 5/2 for trainer Juan G. Aleman with Martin Arriaga in the irons, and a 63.2 TrackWiz rating slots this horse third in the field. The shared morning-line price with Could Be Hot means both will be similarly bet, but the 11-point rating gap between them is meaningful in a race this short. Good Mischief earns a show ticket and trifecta consideration.

Race 8

5:17 AM EDT

Stakes · 440 yd · Dirt

The stakes race closes out the card with a fascinating setup — the morning-line favorite isn't our top pick, and the horse we like best has a career win percentage that's nothing short of eye-popping for this level.

win5Hes My SweetheartML 3/1

Hes My Sweetheart opens at 3/1 but leads our TrackWiz ratings at 87.08 — and the 60% career win rate is the number that jumps off the page in this field. Mark A. Jasso gets the mount for trainer Valentin A. Zamudio, who also saddles two other runners in this race. At 3/1 in a stakes spot, getting the model's top-rated horse with a win rate that dominant is a best-bet situation — that 60% career figure in a stakes field is elite-level consistency.

place2Bold N BeautifulML 8/5

Bold N Beautiful is the 8/5 morning-line favorite under Eduardo Nicasio for trainer Juan G. Aleman, and an 85.91 TrackWiz rating confirms this is a genuine contender — just not quite at the top of our model. A 16% career win rate is solid, and the odds say the public expects a big effort. This looks like the natural place horse in the race, and the exacta pairing with Hes My Sweetheart offers value since you're going against the chalk on top.

show4Scoops DynastyML 5/2

Scoops Dynasty opens at 5/2 for trainer Diego Cervantes with Jesus Rios Ayala aboard, and while the 47.31 TrackWiz rating sits well below the top two, the 32% career win rate is the second-best figure in the field. Career win rate is a measure of how often a horse finds the winner's circle relative to its starts, and 32% in stakes company deserves respect. Include in trifecta tickets as the horse that brings both a real win percentage and a workable morning-line price.

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Bottom line: Los Alamitos is serving up a sharp, fast card on a perfect Southern California afternoon. Bet the Om and Cioppina Pasadina lead the free-play side, with Hydroplane as a live longshot worth a look at 5/1. For the full story — Stakes analysis, pace scenarios, and exotic plays — subscribers have everything they need waiting in the premium breakdown. Good luck at the windows today.

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