Los Alamitos Quarter Horse Picks & Predictions — November 14, 2026

Alan's Conquest (6) is worth including in your exotics at 5/1 for one primary reason: 2 wins and 5 in-the-money finishes in just 7 races at 4.5 furlongs. Distance specialization at a specific track trips length is a quietly powerful angle in quarter horse racing. The horse also has 3 wins and 12 in-the-money finishes in 23 dirt tries overall, showing solid surface familiarity. A TrackWiz rating of 58.9 ranks it second in the field, making it a legitimate place threat at a price.

Drop the Bit (5) flashes the best recent race speed in the entire field at 11.57 sec/furlong and has hit the board in 4 of its last 6 races — that's consistent late-form that's hard to ignore. Trainer Jorge Farias earns a top-tier A grade, and the horse has multiple wins at today's surface and distance combination. The legitimate concern is a 35-day layoff on a horse that performs notably better with shorter rest (50% WPS with less rest vs. 14.3% at 30+ days), so factor that into your confidence level on the win end.

Grey Power (5) is breathing right down Wild King's neck in the ratings at 82.81 and enters with consecutive in-the-money finishes — a horse in form is always worth respecting. The second-fastest recent race speed at 12.10 sec/furlong and a 50% in-the-money rate across a 20-race dirt career suggest a horse that consistently runs competitively. At 2/1 on the morning line with a sim win percentage of 26%, this horse is nearly co-equal to the top pick and belongs in every exotic combination.

Eielson (1) brings a 50% career in-the-money rate and the third-fastest recent race speed at 12.14 sec/furlong, plus a jockey in Salvador Vargas who has an 18% win rate and hits the board in 50% of his rides over the past year. The horse has placed in 9 of 16 dirt races, showing real surface reliability. At 3/1 odds, the post position on the rail in a sprint isn't ideal, but the form record and consistent in-the-money profile make Eielson a logical show play.

Call Me Susie (5) is the kind of horse you want in your place and show combos — a 42% career win rate that's genuinely elite at this level, and 3 wins in 4 tries at Los Alamitos Quarter Horse specifically. This horse won its last race on October 18th and comes in hot. The jockey has a 17% win rate which is on the modest side, but Call Me Susie has been winning in spite of modest connections and that matters. At 2/1, this is legitimately the second choice for good reason.

Run Auntie T Run (3) posts the fastest recent race speed in the entire field at 11.44 sec/furlong — that raw speed number is hard to ignore even with age concerns (7 years old). An 8-win, 30-in-the-money record from 57 dirt starts shows remarkable durability and consistency, and Edgar Payeras at 24% wins over the past year is one of the sharper jockeys in today's book. At 8/1 odds with that kind of dirt record, this is a smart show inclusion in trifecta tickets.

Girl Fire (2) has the second-highest TrackWiz rating in the field at 83.21 and owns the second-fastest recent race speed at 12.11 sec/furlong — that combination makes it a logical place horse. A 1-for-5 dirt record with 3 in-the-money finishes shows the horse competes on this surface without necessarily dominating. At 5/1 odds if you're skeptical about Stardialed's fitness after a 209-day absence, Girl Fire could easily move up to win this, making it a value play in exacta and place pools.

Mis Alacar (1) has the most eye-catching speed number in the field — the fastest recent race speed at 9.91 sec/furlong — and a jockey in Henry Reynoso Lopez who hits the board 54% of the time and wins 21% over the past year. A TrackWiz rating of 75.0 ranks it third in the field, and at 8/1 morning line odds, this is a genuine overlay for show and exotic purposes. The last two races without a placing are a concern, but that raw speed figure on the inside post could be dangerous in a short sprint.

Like to Shine (3) counters with the fastest recent race speed in the field at 11.63 sec/furlong, which in a 300-yard sprint — a race decided in a matter of seconds — is a genuinely critical number. Jockey Martin Arriaga earns an A grade and has posted a 23% win rate and 61% in-the-money mark over the past year. At 2/1 morning line odds, this is the horse most likely to give Cape Blanco a real fight, and in a sprint this short, any stumble off the gate from the favorite makes Like to Shine the winner.

Byeanose (1) is a quiet inclusion at 8/1 morning line with a stat line that holds up under scrutiny — 1 win and 5 in-the-money finishes in just 6 races specifically at 300 yards at this distance. That 300-yard specialization is exactly the angle you want in a race this short. Consecutive in-the-money finishes coming in and trainer Roman Figueroa's A grade round out the case. For trifecta tickets, Byeanose at 8/1 is worth a small investment as the third leg.

Curl Happy Wagon (6) owns a staggering 42% career win rate and has hit the board in 11 of 14 dirt races — that's a 71% in-the-money rate from a horse that consistently performs at an elite level. The third-fastest recent race speed at 11.24 sec/furlong and consecutive in-the-money finishes coming in suggest this horse is sharp and ready. Both jockey Rodrigo Sigala Vallejo and trainer Kristen Watanabe earn A grades, which is a rare combination in a stakes field. At 7/2, this is a legitimate place horse with upset potential.

Bold N Beautiful (7) has quietly assembled an impressive record — 4 wins and 14 in-the-money finishes from 21 dirt starts — and brings the second-fastest recent race speed at 11.12 sec/furlong, right behind the top pick. The main concern is 28 days between races for a horse that performs better with more recovery time (30-plus days), so the connections are sending this one back slightly quick. At 3/1, there's enough talent here for show and trifecta inclusion, especially with that speed figure threatening at the top of the stretch.