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

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Race 15Nijinsky HaloML 8/58:40 PM EDT

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It's a beautiful Sunday afternoon at Los Alamitos — clear skies, 76°F, and a fast dirt strip that should reward horses who can fire out of the gate and never look back. Quarter Horse racing is all about explosive bursts of speed over short distances, and today's 9-race card delivers exactly that, from a 350-yard maiden sprint to the night's marquee Handicap Stakes at 400 yards.

The card mixes Allowance, Claiming, Maiden, and Stakes conditions across distances ranging from 350 yards all the way out to 4½ furlongs — which qualifies as a genuine test of stamina in this discipline. With conditions this ideal, expect fast times and honest pace scenarios from gate to wire. No excuses for these horses today.

TrackWiz has full ratings on the entire field. Three races are unlocked for everyone, and our top-rated horse of the day — Hassan Pp at 4/5 in the Race 7 Maiden — is one of the more confident plays on the board. Let's break it all down.

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Race 1

8:40 PM EDT

Allowance · 1000 yd · Dirt

A clear class standout tops this six-horse allowance at 1000 yards, but two live outsiders with matching speed figures make the exotics worth playing wide.

win5Nijinsky HaloML 8/5

Nijinsky Halo is the one to beat here, and the TrackWiz rating of 89.12 backs that up emphatically — the highest mark in the field by a wide margin. At 8/5 on the morning line, the favorite tag is well-earned: an average speed figure of 57 ties for the field lead and the Genaro Vallejo barn is comfortable at this track. Edgar Payeras gets the call and he's a rider who knows how to get a horse out of the gate cleanly — critical in a 1000-yard dash where there's no room to recover.

place3Its Kraken TimeML 4/1

Its Kraken Time at 4/1 is the most interesting horse underneath, carrying a TrackWiz rating of 57.72 that dwarfs most of the field despite a modest career win percentage of 12%. Jose Raudales conditions this one, and the Cesar Ortega partnership gives him a capable pilot. With the favorite likely drawing all the attention in the pools, the place price on the #3 could be generous.

show6Lucky and GoneML 3/1

Lucky and Gone checks in with an average speed figure of 57 — matching Nijinsky Halo at the top of the speed chart — which makes the 3/1 morning line feel a touch generous for show purposes. Robert J. Lucas trains this one and Cristobal Herrera gets the mount; if anything scrambles the chalk, Lucky and Gone has the raw speed to be right there at the wire. A solid show-ticket inclusion for exacta and trifecta builders.

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Race 2

9:08 PM EDT

Allowance · 1000 yd · Dirt

Alphabetical Order dominates the figures in this allowance sprint, but a pair of honest performers could make the underneath spots competitive and the exacta worth attacking.

win6Alphabetical OrderML 9/5

Alphabetical Order is a standout on every relevant metric here. A 40% career win rate is elite in any company, and the TrackWiz rating of 88.83 sits comfortably clear of the field. The average speed figure of 57 is the best in the race, Edgar Payeras pilots from post 6, and trainer Jesus J. Uranga already has Project Leader in this same race — suggesting he's confident enough to split his runners. At 9/5 the favorite is short, but this one looks legitimately hard to beat.

place3Mischief RiverML 2/1

Mischief River brings a 26% career win rate and the second-highest TrackWiz rating in the field at 82.67, making the 2/1 morning line a fair price for a horse with legitimate credentials. Trainer James W. Glenn, Jr. saddles this one for Cesar Ortega — a pairing that has been consistent at this level. The average speed figure of 55 is a tick below the top two, but if Alphabetical Order gets any interference at the break, Mischief River is right there to capitalize.

show2Project LeaderML 5/1

Project Leader at 5/1 is worth a long look at the bottom of the ticket. A 36% career win rate is genuinely strong and trainer Jesus J. Uranga has two horses in this race, which signals stable confidence. The TrackWiz rating of 63.13 places him solidly in the middle tier of this field, and Salvador R. Vargas is a capable handler who can get him to the wire in decent shape.

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The first three races are free for all TrackWiz readers, and there's genuine value to unpack across them. Nijinsky Halo (Race 1, 8/5 morning line) and Alphabetical Order (Race 2, 9/5) both come in as Allowance-level contenders over 1000 yards — a distance that demands both gate speed and the ability to sustain it. These aren't longshots; they're horses our ratings peg as legitimately superior to their fields on a day when the track should play fast and true.

Race 3 shifts to 4½ furlongs on the dirt — the longest test of the early card — and Nostrangrtotherain opens at 2/1 in a Claiming field. The extra ground can scramble pace projections in Quarter Horse racing, so watch how the early fractions set up. On a clear, dry day like this one, early speed often holds, and that's a key angle tying all three free picks together: horses who break sharp and sustain their run should be rewarded.

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Race 3

9:34 PM EDT

Claiming · 4 1/2 fur · Dirt

Nostrangrtotherain looms as a heavy favorite on the figures in this 4.5-furlong claimer, but a pace-pressing duo at fair prices makes the trifecta worth structuring carefully.

win6NostrangrtotherainML 2/1

Nostrangrtotherain is our top selection and the TrackWiz rating of 88.54 is the runaway best in this field — a 21-point gap over the next horse, Papa Tiger. Trainer Angela Maria Aquino has multiple runners on the card today and Jose Elias Rodriguez gets the mount. A 15% career win rate in claiming company isn't flashy, but the figure advantage here is significant enough to overcome most scenarios. At 2/1 morning line, this one is likely to be a short chalk at post time.

place4Papa TigerML 3/1

Papa Tiger is the logical place horse with a TrackWiz rating of 67.34 and a 15% career win rate from the Hernandez Sr. barn. Francisco Monroy is a dependable rider at this level, and the 3/1 morning line reflects honest market respect. With three horses in this field missing average speed figures, Papa Tiger's consistency is a relative advantage when structuring the exotics.

show1Smiling JojoML 3/1

Smiling Jojo opens at 3/1 and carries a TrackWiz rating of 60.06 with an average speed figure of 53 — modest but enough to land in the top three in a field where multiple runners are unknowns. Trainer Rolando Quinonez is comfortable at Los Alamitos and Armando Aguilar gives this one a capable pilot. As a show hedge or trifecta filler, the price makes sense.

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Race 4

10:00 PM EDT

Claiming · 1000 yd · Dirt

This nine-horse claiming sprint at 1000 yards features a hidden figure standout at 5/1 and a pair of evenly-matched contenders underneath — wide-open enough to make exotics very playable.

win7Lady RunML 5/1

Lady Run is our top selection here at 5/1 and she's carrying the highest TrackWiz rating in the field at 84.17 — a number that stands out in a nine-horse claiming field where the morning line favorite Honorable Gal is actually rated lower. Henry Reynoso Lopez gets the mount for trainer Felix L. Gonzalez, and while the career win rate of 11% is modest, the raw figure advantage suggests this horse may be operating below her true class level. The 5/1 morning line represents real value if the TrackWiz model is right.

place6Honorable GalML 2/1

Honorable Gal opens as the 2/1 morning line favorite, which tells you what the market thinks, and the TrackWiz rating of 70.21 combined with an average speed figure of 57 — best among horses with recorded figures — makes her a legitimate contender. Edgar Payeras pilots for trainer Jesus J. Uranga, and a 15% career win rate in claiming company is respectable. If Lady Run stumbles, Honorable Gal is perfectly placed to take the win, making her a solid place inclusion.

show4Promise Me KatML 6/1

Promise Me Kat at 6/1 offers solid value at the show position. Angela Maria Aquino has been active on this card and a 26% career win rate is strong for a claiming horse at this level. The TrackWiz rating of 66.71 slots her neatly into the third-position range, and Justine Klaiber has shown she can navigate big fields without trouble. A sensible show bet and trifecta anchor.

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Race 5

10:26 PM EDT

Claiming · 4 1/2 fur · Dirt

A genuine morning-line upset is brewing here — the TrackWiz model has the 9/2 runner rated well clear of the 8/5 chalk, setting up a potential overlay situation in a wide-open 4.5-furlong claimer.

win4Wild KingML 9/2

Wild King at 9/2 is our top selection despite being the second choice on the morning line, and here's why: the TrackWiz rating of 84.9 is the highest in the field by a meaningful margin over Grey Power at 70.71. Trainer Angela Maria Aquino has been sharp on this card and Jose Elias Rodriguez gets the mount. The 14% career win rate is the best among the main contenders, and at 9/2 against an overbet morning line favorite, Wild King represents clear value.

place2Grey PowerML 3/1

Grey Power at 3/1 brings the second-best TrackWiz rating in the field at 70.71 and an average speed figure of 54 for trainer Sergio Morfin. Pedro Flores takes the mount, and while a 4% career win rate is low, it may reflect class or surface experimentation rather than raw ability. The place price at 3/1 is fair given the figure support, and in a race where the chalk is likely overbet, Grey Power looks like the logical second horse.

show7EielsonML 8/5

Eielson is the morning line favorite at 8/5 but our ratings tell a different story — a TrackWiz figure of 57.88 ranks only fifth in this seven-horse field. That said, Craig Dollase is a respected trainer and Francisco Monroy is a sharp pilot. The 6% career win rate is a concern, but if the pace collapses early on the front end, Eielson has the profile to pick up the pieces for show. A reluctant inclusion but the barn earns the benefit of the doubt.

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Race 6

10:52 PM EDT

Claiming · 1000 yd · Dirt

Mischief's King leads on the figures in this eight-horse claiming sprint but faces a well-regarded morning line favorite and a deeper field than most 1000-yard claimers — the pace scenario and post position could be decisive.

win3Mischief's KingML 4/1

Mischief's King tops the TrackWiz ratings at 85.62 with a career win rate of 18% — the best win percentage among the top three contenders in this race. Trainer Angela Maria Aquino has been one of the more active conditioners on this card and Justine Klaiber gets the mount from post 3, a comfortable position in a sprint. The average speed figure of 56 is solid, and the 4/1 morning line offers genuine overlay value against a horse rated nearly 11 points lower on the morning line favorite (So I'm Told at 74.96).

place2So I'm ToldML 2/1

So I'm Told opens as the 2/1 morning line favorite for trainer Martin H. Valenzuela, Jr. and Edgar Payeras, a respected combination at Los Alamitos. The TrackWiz rating of 74.96 is second in the field and the 7% career win rate is the only soft spot in the profile. In a claiming race, market respect at 2/1 means the connections believe this horse is live — the place slot is where the risk-reward makes sense.

show1Time TickerML 8/1

Time Ticker at 8/1 is a legitimate show value play with a TrackWiz rating of 70.88 — third-best in this field — and a career win rate of 13% for trainer Jorge Rosales. Adrian Castellanos takes the mount and an average speed figure of 55 gives this horse legitimate competitive speed on paper. The morning line of 8/1 may be inflated by a deep field, making the show ticket an appealing overlay for trifecta construction.

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Race 7

11:20 PM EDT

Maiden · 350 yd · Dirt

A heavy 4/5 morning line favorite dominates the ratings in this 350-yard maiden sprint, but this is a maiden race — form is thin and upsets are always lurking at short distances.

win3Hassan PpML 4/5

Hassan Pp draws the 4/5 morning line and a TrackWiz rating of 90 — the maximum rating in our system — which is as clear a signal as you'll get. Armando Viramontes rides for trainer Rodolfo Viramontes, a family operation that clearly has confidence in this runner. In a maiden race at 350 yards, the entire outcome can hinge on the break, but when one horse is rated this far above the field, you back the figure and move on. Likely to be an even shorter price at post time.

place4Could Be HotML 9/2

Could Be Hot at 9/2 carries the second-highest TrackWiz rating in the field at 71.54, a solid 18-point gap above the third choice Ming Dynasty. Trainer James W. Glenn, Jr. has a strong presence on this card and Oscar M. Peinado gets the mount. In a 350-yard maiden sprint where anything can happen at the gate, the 9/2 price on a legitimate second option is worth playing for place and using in exactas beneath the heavy favorite.

show5Ming DynastyML 7/2

Ming Dynasty at 7/2 is the third choice on the morning line for the Michael V. Casselman barn, paired with Justine Klaiber who has been busy and effective throughout this card. The TrackWiz rating of 67.75 makes this one a legitimate third-tier contender, and in a short field of maiden runners where experience is thin across the board, any horse can find the wire. A workable show option and trifecta closer.

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Race 8

11:46 PM EDT

Handicap Stakes · 400 yd · Dirt

A ten-horse Handicap Stakes at 400 yards features two elite-rated runners in a deep and competitive field — the pace will be hot and the result could come down to who breaks sharpest.

win5ContentiousML 7/2

Contentious is our top selection at 7/2 with a TrackWiz rating of 86.35, the highest in the field, and a remarkable 50% career win rate — a number that stands out even in stakes company. Trainer Paul C. Jones saddles this one for Eduardo Nicasio, and a horse winning half its career starts is an elite performer by any measure. The 7/2 morning line offers real value against the 8/5 chalk on the figures, and if Contentious breaks cleanly, this could be a wire-to-wire performance.

place7Cv Fdddinasty ShanML 8/5

Cv Fdddinasty Shan opens as the 8/5 morning line favorite and backs it up with an 80% career win rate — the most jaw-dropping number on the entire card today. The TrackWiz rating of 84.49 places this one just a tick below our win selection, and trainer Lindolfo Diaz has this horse clearly in form. Armando Viramontes gets the mount. The only reason we're not making this our top pick is that the 8/5 price compresses the value, but it absolutely belongs in your exacta combinations.

show4Standing With PrideML 8/1

Standing With Pride at 8/1 is a legitimate show value play in a race this deep. Trainer Francisco Rodriguez conditions this one for Martin Arriaga, and a 12% career win rate in stakes company speaks to an honest horse that can compete at this level. The TrackWiz rating of 54.28 places this one in the middle cluster of the field, but in a ten-horse race where the top two are likely to battle hard, the third spot could open up for a forward-running type. The 8/1 morning line makes the show ticket appealing.

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Race 9

12:12 AM EDT

Futurity · 400 yd · Dirt

A loaded ten-horse Futurity at 400 yards with four horses rated 80 or above — this is as competitive as it gets at Los Alamitos tonight and the result is genuinely wide open.

win5RevenantlyML 9/2

Revenantly at 9/2 is our top selection, leading the TrackWiz ratings at 83.13 with an outstanding 60% career win rate — the best combination of rating and win percentage among the top contenders in this race. Trainer James J. Gonzales II has two runners in this field, which signals stable confidence, and Christian Cardenas gets the mount. In a Futurity loaded with talent, the 9/2 price on the top-rated horse with elite win consistency is where we want to be.

place7Cartel Cowgirl 123ML 6/1

Cartel Cowgirl 123 at 6/1 is the most compelling value on the board with a 75% career win rate and a TrackWiz rating of 82.71 — essentially identical to our win selection. Joseph Belloc, Jr. gets the mount for trainer James J. Gonzales II, who clearly believes in this pair of runners. At 6/1, this horse is arguably the play of the night if you believe the win rate holds more predictive weight than a razor-thin figure difference. Don't sleep on this one.

show1FaultlessML 3/1

Faultless opens at 3/1 with the third-highest TrackWiz rating in the race at 81.79 and a 40% career win rate — legitimately elite numbers for a Futurity runner. Trainer Scott Willoughby and jockey Gabriel Angel Gomez Lara combine for this one, and the morning line suggests the market has already identified Faultless as a key threat. In a race where four horses are bunched so closely on the ratings, a show wager on the 3/1 shot is a sensible hedge while you press harder on the value plays above.

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Bottom line: this is a tight, action-packed card at one of Quarter Horse racing's premier venues, under ideal conditions. Nijinsky Halo, Alphabetical Order, and Nostrangrtotherain headline the free picks, while Hassan Pp stands out as our highest-rated horse on the entire card. For pace angles, exotic tickets, and full analysis on all 9 races, grab a TrackWiz subscription and get every edge we've got. Good luck out there — let's cash some tickets.

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