Free Picks For Los Alamitos - 5/16/20
Race 1 at Los Alamitos on Saturday is a 4 ½ furlong claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $7,000 and field of seven. (1) Tengs Wonder drops to her lowest level and has also drawn the rail while having two wins in four starts and has not finished worse than third at 4 1/2 furlongs. (3) Naomi Fraley finished second in her most recent outing after leaving the gate as the favorite but cannot be overlooked in the sprint (2) Sea Glass finish third against $6,000 claimers although looked uncomfortable most of the way, but falls in class which will help. (1) Tengs Wonder to win, Exacta 1-3
Race 2 on Saturday at Los Alamitos is a 4 ½ furlong claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $7,000 and field of six. (2) Our Maneki Cat had a solid effort while placing second the last time out and must be respected by this group. (6) Jazzie Cat has finished first in two starts during 2020 at Turf Paradise and broke his Maiden against a field 870-yard sprinters gate to wire. (3) Sure Proof falls to half of his most recent claiming level after not responding to blinkers and takes them off on Saturday. (6) Jazzie Cat to win, Exacta 6-2
Race 3 at Los Alamitos on Saturday is a 4 ½ furlong claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $12,500 and field seven. (5) Walk on Water has won seven races between 4 and 6 furlongs and must not be overlooked while dropping a level. (2) Kenny Benny has made seven starts in 2020 all at 870 yards and runs well with Christian Aragon in the saddle. (1) Pick One will be on the rail and has shown steady workouts in preparation for his first start in 2020. (1) Pick One to win, Exacta 1-5
The 4th race on Saturday at Los Alamitos is a 1000-yard allowance for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $20,000 and a field of eight. (6) Rule He Will has been victorious in both starts in 2020 and is expected to make it three straight in this race on Saturday. (8) Rinse and Repeat was able to overcome a difficult trip and cross the line in front by a nose the last time out at odds of 13 to 1. (5) Run Raging Rhino Run is expected to be at or near the front the entire way and could grab a victory late (8) Rinse and Repeat to win, Exacta 8-5
Race 5 on Saturday at Los Alamitos is a 4 ½ furlong claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $9,000 and field of six. (3) Joe’s Passion will make just her second start under the tutelage of Felix Gonzalez following a strong performance the last time out. (5) Wicked Sunset is returning to a competitive level after a wide trip that resulted in a poor performance last time out. (1) Lea’s Reward was victorious at Golden Gate Fields and returned to Los Alamitos with a third-place finish last time out. (1) Lea’s Reward to win, Exacta 1-3
The sixth race on Saturday at Los Alamitos is a 300-yard claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $9,110 and a field of eight. (2) Pappsslileagle was able to finish third following a poor start after an impressive recovery. (6) Kool Foose was able to finish second last time out for its trainer Hector Magallanes with Erasmo Gasca in the saddle. (7) Separate Hennessy has not raced since April of 2018 but has shown strong workouts locally and is prepped and ready to return. (2) Pappslileagle to win, Exacta 2-7
Race 7 on Saturday at Los Alamitos is a 300-yard maiden for 2-year-olds with a purse of $9,500 and a field of nine. (3) Checkn Favorite had the third-best time of 50 in morning workouts and will debut on Saturday night drawing a start outside the race favorite. (2) Bubala had a troubling start when making her debut but recovered to finish second and receives top billing here. (8) Ynot the Favorite has won on five occasions over one furlong and this newcomer cannot be overlooked by the other 8 quarter horses. (3) Checkn Favorite to win, Exacta 3-2
Race 8 on Saturday at Los Alamitos is a 300-yard maiden for 2-year-olds with a purse of $9,500 and a field of nine. (6) Baby Boy Deluxe finished second in his debut after taking an early lead and hanging on late. (8) Coronas Big Flash has won seven times at 1 and 2 furlongs and has shown strong workouts prepping for this Saturday night event. (5) Hesa a Grave Digger opened several eyes with an impressive workout the last time out. (5) Hesa a Grave Digger to win, Exacta 5-6
The 9th and final race on Saturday at Los Alamitos is a 400-yard Handicap Stakes for three-year-olds with a purse of $25,000 and a field of nine. (5) Old School Icon has won at one furlong and finished a strong second in his most recent outing in March at Los Alamitos. (3) Circle City has won four races of between one furlong and two furlongs and finished third in his most recent outing in March at Los Alamitos. (8) Up and Coming has won six times at between one furlong and two furlongs and was victorious in his most recent outing last month at Los Alamitos. (5) Old School Icon to win, Exacta 5-8