Los Alamitos Thoroughbred Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, September 20, 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 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Thank You India 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Definitely Prbable 10.00 4.5 8-1
1 1 Miss Queue 15.00 4.8 9-1
2 2 Not Happy 8.00 4.9 9-1
7 7 Jewlz 8.00 5 10-1
4 4 Meaning 1.20 6.1 12-1
5 5 Debby’s Gal 6.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Pio Nono 3.50 1 2-1
5 5 Regarding Harry 10.00 2.2 4-1
4 4 Sweet Knowledge 3.50 2.3 4-1
7 7 Maxville 3.00 2.6 5-1
6 6 Rocksalot 2.00 3.5 7-1
3 3 Problem Solver 8.00 5.1 10-1
2 2 Legal Mousse 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Fly Zapper 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Halo Uncle 2.50 2.1 4-1
1 1 Shady Appeal 2.00 2.5 5-1
5 5 My Bucket List 20.00 2.9 5-1
6 6 Alan’s Conquest 6.00 4.5 9-1
7 7 Bobby Anton 8.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Meeking 8.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Track Tiger 6.00 1 2-1
2 2 Rhodes 4.00 1.2 2-1
3 3 Arizona Moon Rise 20.00 2.7 5-1
6 6 Dreamrider 12.00 2.9 5-1
7 7 River Justice 5.00 2.9 6-1
5 5 Bust Out 1.60 3 6-1
8 8 Migo 4.50 3.2 6-1
1 1 King of Success 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 King Zog 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Tee N Off 1.80 1.9 4-1
4 4 Far Over Loaded 8.00 2.3 4-1
5 5 Crown Prosecutor 6.00 3.3 6-1
7 7 Naval Harbor 20.00 4.1 8-1
3 3 Bankin On Jonathan 20.00 4.1 8-1
10 10 Bet the Om 6.00 5.3 10-1
2 2 Cancun Native 10.00 5.7 11-1
8 8 U R My Destiny 20.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Sir Zo 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Atomic Drop 6.00 1 2-1
9 9 Night Time 3.00 1.5 3-1
2 2 Where’s the Loot 4.00 2.7 5-1
5 5 My Dominator 20.00 3.5 7-1
6 6 Wegonahavagoodtime 8.00 3.9 7-1
1 1 Jaguar Jon 4.50 4.1 8-1
3 3 Broadway Unions 8.00 5.3 10-1
8 8 Gunnin for Gold 20.00 6.1 12-1
7 7 El Diablo Rojo 4.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Mr. Disrespectful 1.20 1 2-1
4 4 Speed Grazy 8.00 2.5 5-1
3 3 Sogno Di Vino 8.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 Druidic 2.50 3.3 6-1
6 6 Cardiff Crack 10.00 3.5 7-1
1 1 Crypto Ride 6.00 4.3 8-1
7 7 The Gypsy Cowboy 20.00 4.8 9-1
8 8 Keep Dancin Nick 20.00 5.7 11-1
2 2 Don’t Get Me Wrong 50.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Uncle Evco 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Grinnell 2.50 1.3 2-1
1 1 Going Viral 5.00 1.3 3-1
7 7 Smiling Tizzy 10.00 1.9 3-1
6 6 Unique Power 6.00 3 6-1
4 4 Warmhearted 6.00 6.7 13-1
5 5 Twilight Time 12.00 7.4 14-1
8 8 Ali Jac 30.00 7.5 14-1
9 9 Grandisimo 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Dark Mirage S.) – Dark Mirage S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Nothing Like You 1.00 1 2-1
4 4 Sakura Blossom 5.00 2.7 5-1
5 5 Visually 6.00 2.7 5-1
1 1 Getthemoney 3.50 3.2 6-1
6 6 Double Cappuccino 20.00 4.5 9-1
2 2 Ooty (ARG) 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Stanford Dropout 1.40 1 2-1
1 1 Mr. Pippins 1.80 1.4 3-1
6 6 Smokem and Love 10.00 2.7 5-1
7 7 One Happy Dude 10.00 3.9 7-1
10 10 Chase N Ryan 15.00 4.8 9-1
2 2 Blazing Heat 20.00 5.4 10-1
3 3 Cielitos Wish 5.00 6 11-1
11 11 The Great G 30.00 6.3 12-1
9 9 Kid Kayak 30.00 6.6 12-1
4 4 Darth Graydar 30.00 6.8 13-1
8 8 Gray Tiger 20.00 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.