Los Alamitos Thoroughbred Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, July 5, 2025

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 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Chollima 1.80 1 2-1
6 6 Outer Sunset 4.00 2.5 5-1
3 3 Point and Shoot 20.00 3.4 6-1
2 2 Roman Empress 1.20 3.9 7-1
4 4 Getaway Charm 8.00 4.2 8-1
5 5 Dallas Alice 10.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Mr. Cardenas 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 One Step Beyond 3.00 1.2 2-1
6 6 Rookie Numbers 2.00 1.8 3-1
4 4 Morro Morro 8.00 4.6 9-1
1 1 My Man Huey 4.50 6 11-1
3 3 Apolinar Graydar 15.00 6.3 12-1
5 5 Oziasofthenile 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Grey Area 6.00 1 2-1
2 2 Riding By 2.00 1.2 2-1
1 1 Dontgetfooledagain 5.00 2 4-1
5 5 Smiling Capote 3.50 4.1 8-1
3 3 Jumper Cables 5.00 4.4 8-1
4 4 Woodrow Call 30.00 5.9 11-1
8 8 Webster 10.00 7.5 14-1
7 7 Firecracker Molly 6.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Joyful Mischief 5.00 1 2-1
5 5 Timekeeper’s Charm 2.50 1.8 3-1
7 7 Calm Down Kimmie 2.00 1.9 3-1
4 4 Wild Cat Danzing 5.00 3.5 7-1
2 2 Clubhouse Cutie 4.50 6.3 12-1
1 1 Turkey Bird 20.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Sacred Sound 8.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Union Wave 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Mother’s Prayer 4.50 1.7 3-1
5 5 Sugar Beets 15.00 3 6-1
7 7 Impossible Task 4.00 3.3 6-1
9 9 Upstart Yankee 15.00 3.3 6-1
2 2 Abadon 12.00 4.6 9-1
3 3 Chief Jackson 15.00 5.5 10-1
8 8 Gordy’s Boy 50.00 6.6 13-1
4 4 Fast Service 5.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Navy Jack (GB) 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Horizon Wildcat 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Eagles Dare 6.00 1.6 3-1
8 8 Booming Bernardo 8.00 3.3 6-1
3 3 T One D Flour Free 15.00 3.4 6-1
7 7 Betheguynotthatguy 3.00 4.6 9-1
6 6 Our Consigliere 4.50 6.2 12-1
4 4 Hanky 6.00 6.6 12-1
2 2 Uncrowned King 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Atomic Drop 3.50 1 2-1
8 8 Halo Rando 2.00 2.8 5-1
7 7 Come Out Fighting 6.00 3.7 7-1
6 6 Golden River 8.00 4.9 9-1
4 4 Majestic Palisades 5.00 5.1 10-1
5 5 Wegonahavagoodtime 5.00 5.2 10-1
3 3 Raging Waters 10.00 7.3 14-1
2 2 Whats the Buzz 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Great Lady M S.) – Great Lady M S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Sweet Azteca 1.80 1 2-1
6 6 Kopion 0.80 1.6 3-1
4 4 Barbara T 20.00 4.7 9-1
5 5 One Magic Philly 5.00 4.7 9-1
3 3 Chismosa 15.00 5.3 10-1
1 1 Super Shine (ARG) 12.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 En Tu Honor Bro 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Honor the Cat 10.00 3.9 7-1
11 11 Drop the Bit 3.50 4.4 8-1
2 2 Hydroplane 12.00 4.9 9-1
10 10 Storm Off 2.50 5.1 10-1
8 8 Jeffrey On the Run 15.00 5.2 10-1
3 3 Crown Prosecutor 10.00 5.7 11-1
6 6 Naughty’s Boy 50.00 7.5 14-1
5 5 Sir Zo 8.00 8.4 16-1
9 9 Deep Creek Storm 15.00 9.7 18-1
7 7 Runninforcandy 20.00 11 21-1

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.