Los Alamitos Thoroughbred Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, July 8, 2023

Below is a table for each race of the day. The table is ordered by our algorythmically calculated expected order of finish. Our program takes into account past performances, workout times, speed ratings, recency, and breeder/jockey data amoung other data points.

Using the “Expected” column, the lower number is better. When there is a clear lowest value, we like that horse best to win. In situations where many horses share low numbers, we like those horses equally well. If no horse is under 3, the results are less clear to us and bettors should examine the race more closely.

Using the “Value” column, we present the minimum payout we would recommend betting the particular horse. Look for higher-paying odds than those listed if you like that horse.

Scratches are notated and will be updated as available.

RACE NUMBER 1 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 1 Prime Time Porta 2.00 1 2-1
4 3 Salsation 3.50 1.3 2-1
6 5 Eligio 2.50 1.8 3-1
5 4 Halo Uncle 5.00 2.6 5-1
3 2 Ace of Clubs 3.00 2.7 5-1
1 98 Fact Or Fiction 0.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Talkative Gal 3.50 1 2-1
5 5 Trojan Way 1.80 1.3 2-1
3 3 Lucy L 3.00 1.9 4-1
1 1 Shvere Arbeter 2.00 4.5 9-1
4 4 Movinglikeawinner 10.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Benedetta 1.80 1 2-1
6 6 Hayley Amber 4.00 2.8 5-1
4 4 Ifuaintfirsturlast 10.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 Kaliforna K 2.00 3.4 6-1
5 5 Tambo 6.00 4.8 9-1
1 1 Misty Muppet 6.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Awesome Heights 8.00 1 2-1
4 4 Debt Monger 20.00 1 2-1
1 1 Speeding Style 3.50 1.4 3-1
6 6 Facts Matter 3.50 1.9 4-1
2 2 Big Cheddar 2.50 2.7 5-1
7 7 Big Creek 20.00 3.7 7-1
3 3 Oil Can Knight 1.80 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Worcester 1.00 1 2-1
4 4 Adventuresome 10.00 2.3 4-1
9 9 Pure Fire 8.00 3.9 7-1
7 7 Mucino 15.00 4.1 8-1
8 8 Classically 8.00 4.6 9-1
2 2 Flat On 8.00 4.9 9-1
3 3 Captain Choochies 20.00 5.6 11-1
6 6 Happy Tears 15.00 7.6 14-1
5 5 Fifth Street 4.50 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 We Need Marketing 8.00 1 2-1
5 5 Charlie’s Ghost 1.60 1.7 3-1
3 3 Tiger’s Arrow 4.50 3.4 6-1
2 2 La’och Aloysius 8.00 3.9 7-1
4 4 My Brother Mike 5.00 4 7-1
1 1 Distant Steppes 6.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 Pat Can’t Count 30.00 4.4 8-1
6 6 Danzing Dream 6.00 5.2 10-1
9 9 Real Thirsty 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Rosy Edge 4.50 1 2-1
5 5 Hot Thoughts 2.50 1.6 3-1
2 2 Teen Drama 1.80 2.8 5-1
4 4 Dallas Alice 12.00 2.8 5-1
7 7 Spoiled Rotten 3.00 3.1 6-1
1 1 Zzyzx 20.00 3.5 7-1
6 6 Roman Empress 10.00 4.5 8-1
8 98 Lasting Love 0.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Don’t Ju Forget 4.50 1 2-1
3 3 Essential Business 3.00 2.1 4-1
2 2 La Deuxieme Etoile 8.00 3.2 6-1
1 1 Kiss My Kat 8.00 3.7 7-1
6 6 Sheza Girly Girl 8.00 3.7 7-1
7 7 Shanghai Sunrise 12.00 4.4 8-1
5 5 Bella Renella 2.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Everlys Girl 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Los Alamitos Derby) – Los Alamitos Derby

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Prince Abu Dhabi 0 0-1
2 2 Reincarnate 1.40 1 2-1
4 4 Prince Abu Dhabi 8.00 1 2-1
6 6 Abeliefinthislivin 15.00 1.9 4-1
3 3 Skinner 1.60 2.6 5-1
5 5 Smart Mo 4.50 2.6 5-1
1 1 Yellow Brick 8.00 SCRATCH

Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Keep up to date on late scratches and other changes – those are not taken into consideration. Sports from the Basement provides no warranty on these suggestions and readers should make picks at their own risk.