Los Alamitos Picks: Great Lady M Stakes (07/05/2025)

The racing action from Los Alamitos on Saturday features the Great Lady M Stakes. @HandicappingT3 has all the Los Alamitos picks for the entire card!

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Los Alamitos Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 1:00 PM PT; Claiming $15k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

• #1 CHOLLIMA (9-5): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition.

• #2 ROMAN EMPRESS (6-5): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Good race flow for this runner.

• #5 DALLAS ALICE (10-1): Contender. Has been running well enough recently. Previous success in similar race types.

• #6 OUTER SUNSET (4-1): Underneath. Race shape gives this one an edge.

Selections: 1 – 2 – 5 – 6

The Plays:

• Win: #1 at 2-1

• Exacta: #1/2, 5

• Trifecta: #1/2, 5, 6/2, 5, 6

Los Alamitos Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 1:30 PM PT; Maiden Claiming $23k; 5 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #2 ONE STEP BEYOND (3-1): Top pick. Favorable class relief in this spot. Franko-Angeles and Freeman team up on this one.

• #6 ROOKIE NUMBERS (2-1): Major Player. Speed figures match this group well.

• #7 MR. CARDENAS (5-2): Contender. Potentially ready to hit a top number. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous.

• #4 MORRO MORRO (8-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Ramirez puts this one in with a chance.

Selections: 2 – 6 – 7 – 4

The Plays:

• Win: #2 at 5-2

• Exacta Box: 2, 6, 7

Los Alamitos Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 2:00 PM PT; Maiden Claiming $15k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #6 GREY AREA (6-1): Longshot play of the day. Favorable class relief in this spot. Strong early pace figs. Bet today’s live longshot on MyBookie.

• #2 RIDING BY (2-1): Contender. Looks to get a bit easier group here. Should take a liking to the race shape.

• #5 SMILING CAPOTE (7-2): Fringe Contender. Ayuso puts this one in with a chance. Previous success in similar race types.

• #7 FIRECRACKER MOLLY (6-1): Underneath. Should still have enough if the reserves if there in the final furlong.

Selections: 6 – 2 – 5 – 7

The Plays:

• Win: #6 at 6-1

• Exacta: #6/2, 5

• Trifecta: #6/2, 5, 7/2, 5, 7

Los Alamitos Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 2:30 PM PT; Maiden Special Weight $45k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #5 TIMEKEEPER’S CHARM (5-2): Prime Win Player. Solid breeding for this spot. Proven competitor at this configuration.

• #6 JOYFUL MISCHIEF (5-1): Fringe Contender. Good race flow for this runner.

• #7 CALM DOWN KIMMIE (2-1): Underneath. Not likely to be short in the stretch. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous.

• #4 WILD CAT DANZING (5-1): Underneath. Should still have enough if the reserves if there in the final furlong.

Selections: 5 – 6 – 7 – 4

The Plays:

• Win: #5 at 5-2

• Exacta: #5/6, 7

• Trifecta: #5/6, 7, 4/6, 7, 4

Los Alamitos Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 3:00 PM PT; Claiming $15k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

• #1 MOTHER’S PRAYER (9-2): Top pick. Espinoza and Knapp team up on this one. Proven competitor at this configuration.

• #10 UNION WAVE (2-1): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages.

• #9 UPSTART YANKEE (15-1): Contender. Has been running well enough recently. Likely in the mix early.

• #7 IMPOSSIBLE TASK (4-1): Contender. Could be grinding down the competition late.

Selections: 1 – 10 – 9 – 7

The Plays:

• Win: #1 at 4-1

• Exacta Box: 1, 9, 7

• Pick 3 (races 5-7): #1, 10 with #6, 1, 3, 7 with #8

Los Alamitos Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 3:30 PM PT; Maiden Claiming $30k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #6 OUR CONSIGLIERE (9-2): Top pick. Herrera puts this one in with a chance. Proven competitor at this configuration.

• #1 EAGLES DARE (6-1): Major Player. Valdivia and Dunham team up on this one. Should take a liking to the race shape.

• #3 T ONE D FLOUR FREE (15-1): Contender. Top connections on the circuit with Lopez and Gonzalez.

• #7 BETHEGUYNOTTHATGUY (3-1): Contender. Franko-Angeles puts this one in with a chance.

Selections: 6 – 1 – 3 – 7

The Plays:

• Win: #6 at 7-2

• Exacta Box: 6, 1, 3

Los Alamitos Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 4:00 PM PT; Starter Optional Claiming $20k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #8 HALO RANDO (2-1): Best bet of the card. Could be ready for a top effort. Love the heart this one shows in a fight. Bet today’s best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.

• #1 ATOMIC DROP (7-2): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Espinoza and Knapp team up on this one.

• #5 WEGONAHAVAGOODTIME (5-1): Contender. Orantes and Vallejo team up on this one.

• #4 MAJESTIC PALISADES (5-1): Underneath. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 8 – 1 – 5 – 4

The Plays:

• Win: #8 at 9-5

• Exacta: #8/1, 5

• Trifecta: #8/1, 5, 4/1, 5, 4

Los Alamitos Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 4:30 PM PT; Great Lady M Stakes $200k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

• #6 KOPION (4-5): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Stamina to outlast the competition.

• #5 ONE MAGIC PHILLY (5-1): Major Player. Should take a liking to the race shape.

• #2 SWEET AZTECA (9-5): Major Player. Hernandez puts this one in with a chance.

• #4 BARBARA T (20-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 6 – 5 – 2 – 4

The Plays:

• Win: #6 at even money

• Exacta: #6/5, 2

Los Alamitos Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 5:00 PM PT; Maiden Claiming $15k; 5 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 11 runners.

• #11 DROP THE BIT (7-2): Top pick. Herrera puts this one in with a chance. Proven competitor at this configuration.

• #1 EN TU HONOR BRO (3-1): Major Player. Payeras and Ramos team up on this one.

• #10 STORM OFF (5-2): Major Player. Could wear these ones down late.

• #8 JEFFREY ON THE RUN (15-1): Contender. Race shape gives this one an edge.

Selections: 11 – 1 – 10 – 8

The Plays:

• Win: #11 at 3-1

• Exacta Box: 11, 1, 8

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