Los Alamitos Thoroughbred Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, December 13, 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 No More Ding Dongs 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Dirty Words 2.00 2.4 5-1
5 5 Last Call Paul 3.50 2.6 5-1
3 3 Bet the Om 6.00 4.2 8-1
6 6 Fincairn 15.00 4.7 9-1
2 2 Don’t Get Me Wrong 30.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Tee N Off 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Grazen Sun 4.00 1 2-1
6 6 Distant Fleet 2.50 1.9 4-1
3 3 The Big Cheeseola 1.60 1.9 4-1
7 7 Windribbon 5.00 2.6 5-1
1 1 My Dominator 10.00 3.1 6-1
4 4 Run Abboudy Run 12.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 Conejo Malo 20.00 7.6 14-1
2 2 Smiling Jojo 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Atomic Drop 6.00 1 2-1
2 2 Speed Grazy 6.00 2.1 4-1
8 8 Please Focus 3.50 2.4 4-1
4 4 Resemblance 5.00 2.8 5-1
6 6 Morello 12.00 3.8 7-1
7 7 Mighty Kai 4.00 4.1 8-1
1 1 J T’s Watch 20.00 5.1 10-1
5 5 Doo Wop Don 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 How Lovely (IRE) 1.80 1 2-1
6 6 Saint Mihiel 5.00 2.5 5-1
3 3 Eltonsingsanother 3.50 2.7 5-1
5 5 Maniae 6.00 3.2 6-1
4 4 Petite Treat 6.00 4.9 9-1
2 2 West Side Okie 8.00 5.8 11-1
7 7 Toulouse Detrac 8.00 7.5 14-1
8 8 Big Soiree 30.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 What a Gift 1.40 1 2-1
3 3 Golden Chaser 6.00 2.1 4-1
6 6 Mr. Tariff 10.00 2.5 5-1
5 5 Voucher 3.00 2.5 5-1
4 4 Manx Missile 8.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 Smokeintheair 20.00 4.2 8-1
7 7 Senor Tequilas 15.00 5.5 10-1
1 1 Moccassin Prince 8.00 5.7 11-1
9 9 My Favorite Felon 15.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 6 Dixie’s Delight 3.50 1 2-1
8 7 Tom’s Star 6.00 2.3 4-1
4 4 Surfin Candy 4.00 2.3 4-1
3 3 Celestial Skies 6.00 2.4 4-1
2 2 Que Bella Luna 3.00 2.5 5-1
1 1 Made to Move 20.00 3.7 7-1
9 8 Daddygaveittome 10.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 Subtle Knowledge 4.50 4.6 9-1
6 98 Trickifult 0.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Grainne O’Malley 1.40 1 2-1
3 3 Free Nomination 6.00 2.5 5-1
9 9 Jager Angel 8.00 3.2 6-1
5 5 Cut N Curl 15.00 3.4 6-1
6 6 Put Her On My Tab 15.00 3.9 7-1
2 2 Andramada 5.00 4.5 8-1
4 4 Tough Virginia 12.00 4.9 9-1
8 8 Patty’s Luck 30.00 5.6 11-1
7 7 Going Great Guns 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Los Alamitos Futurity) – Los Alamitos Futurity

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Litmus Test 0.80 1 2-1
6 6 Captivator 6.00 3.6 7-1
2 2 Provenance 5.00 4 8-1
1 1 Acknowledgemeplz 3.50 4.3 8-1
4 4 Blacksmith 5.00 4.4 8-1
5 5 American King 30.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Last Call Zondlo 4.00 1 2-1
9 9 Silver I Am 10.00 1.5 3-1
11 11 Special Club 5.00 2 4-1
10 10 Elegant Boy 30.00 3.6 7-1
1 1 The Gypsy Cowboy 8.00 3.7 7-1
6 6 Got Soul 3.00 4.2 8-1
3 3 Horizon Wildcat 6.00 4.8 9-1
2 2 Cody Boy 20.00 4.9 9-1
5 5 One Smokin Dude 6.00 5.3 10-1
4 4 Crypto Ride 15.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Seager Man 12.00 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.