Los Alamitos Sunday: King Glorious Stakes Analysis

The Sunday card from Los Alamitos Race Course features the King Glorious. In the feature Giver Not A Taker was installed as the morning line favorite.

Los Alamitos Race Course- Race 1

Post: 12:30 PM PT; $15k Claiming going 5 furlongs on dirt; Entries: 7

• #1 COALINGA HILLS (5-2) looks good as the favorite. She makes sense on speed figures.
• #5 WARREN'S QUEEN BEE (4-1) should be sitting in the second tier of runners and looking to make one well timed run at the leaders. This one has races good enough to beat this group.
• #3 TRUTH PREVAILS (8-1) feels like a fringe contender in this spot. She is a good bet to hit the board in this type of race.
• #6 WARREN'S MEMORABLE (4-1) is a good bet to hit the board in this type of race.

Selections: 1 – 5 – 3 – 6

Los Alamitos Race Course- Race 2

Post: 12:56 PM PT; $24k Claiming going 5 1/2 furlongs on dirt; Entries: 7

• #5 OIL CAN KNIGHT (4-1) is the top pick. He has tactical speed and can sit just off the leaders for a stalk and pounce trip. This one could be a dangerous threat to get loose on the front end.
• #4 CAJUN TREASURE (5-2) has to be respected going out for the combination of Uranga and Ramirez. This one makes sense on speed figures.
• #2 EL DIABLO ROJO (4-1) makes sense on speed figures. This one has solid early pace figures in a race that looks to lack a ton of front running speed.
• #7 RECKONING DAY (3-1) has tactical speed and can sit just off the leaders for a stalk and pounce trip.

Selections: 5 – 4 – 2 – 7

Los Alamitos Race Course- Race 3

Post: 1:22 PM PT; $47k Maiden Special Weight going 6 furlongs on dirt; Entries: 6

• #1 THALES (5-2) looks best here. He has races good enough to beat this group. This one has the pedigree to be a major player in this spot.
• #3 WARRIOR ROAD (10-1) is a price horse and shouldn't have trouble with the 6 furlong distance.
• #6 SENSE OF DOMINANCE (4-1) has tactical speed and can sit just off the leaders for a stalk and pounce trip.
• #4 HASKELLED (5-1) should improve off the first start and seems to be running for the minor placings in this contest. He has proven to be able to handle these conditions in previous starts.

Selections: 1 – 3 – 6 – 4

Los Alamitos Race Course- Race 4

Post: 1:48 PM PT; $30k Maiden Claiming going 6 furlongs on dirt; Entries: 7

• #5 JUSTIN'S LADY (5-1) should improve off the first start and gets the top selection. She makes sense on speed figures. The recent form is also good.
• #4 LASTING LOVE (7-2) debuts here and should be competitive in this spot. She has to be respected going out for the combination of Callaghan and Hernandez. This one is well bred for this spot.
• #1 VIOLET STORM (8-1) looks to be the class of the field. This one has the pedigree to be a major player in this spot.
• #6 NEAREST N DEAREST (5-2) makes sense on speed figures. This one comes into the race in really good form.

Selections: 5 – 4 – 1 – 6

Los Alamitos Race Course- Race 5

Post: 2:16 PM PT; $48k Allowance Optional Claiming going 1 mile on dirt; Entries: 7

• #1 ACT OF SERENDIPITY (8-1) is the top pick. She seems to fit very well here.
• #5 FOUNDER'S DAY (3-1) has races good enough to beat this group. This one has tactical speed and can sit just off the leaders for a stalk and pounce trip.
• #7 WHISTLER'S STYLE (4-1) has to be respected going out for the combination of Cerin and Desormeaux.
• #6 AQUA JULIA (20-1) is a price horse and will likely have a lot to do in the lane, but could get up with a competitive run. This one seems to fit well enough here.

Selections: 1 – 5 – 7 – 6

Los Alamitos Race Course- Race 6

Post: 2:44 PM PT; $17k Starter Allowance going 5 1/2 furlongs on dirt; Entries: 7

• #3 NOLONGERAHOBBY (5-2) looks best here. He makes sense on speed figures. This one could be a dangerous threat to get loose on the front end.
• #6 HORN OF PLENTY (3-1) projects to sit mid pack and come with one run. This one has to be respected going out for the combination of Uranga and Ramirez.
• #4 OUTRIGHT (9-2) has races good enough to beat this group. This one has solid early pace figures in a race that looks to lack a ton of front running speed.
• #7 AROUND THE DIAL (4-1) projects to sit mid pack and come with one run. This one has proven to be able to handle these conditions in previous starts.

Selections: 3 – 6 – 4 – 7

Los Alamitos Race Course- Race 7

Post: 3:12 PM PT; $15k Claiming going 5 1/2 furlongs on dirt; Entries: 8

• #8 CATBERNAY (5-2) gets the top selection. He makes sense on speed figures. This one will likely be in the first flight of runners and should be in with a chance late.
• #4 MIGHTY MATT (5-1) has races good enough to beat this group. This one has tactical speed and can sit just off the leaders for a stalk and pounce trip.
• #5 SWAMP'N AIN'T EZ (9-5) has the top overall power rating in the group.
• #2 SAYERS (20-1) should be part of the early pace in this spot.

Selections: 8 – 4 – 5 – 2

Los Alamitos Race Course- Race 8

Post: 3:40 PM PT; $21k Starter Allowance going 6 furlongs on dirt; Entries: 7

• #6 RAIN DIVA (5-1) is the top pick. She has to be respected going out for the combination of Harris and Rispoli.
• #2 FLAT OUT JOY (7-2) should be competitive in this spot. She shouldn't have trouble with the 6 furlong distance.
• #5 TAKE A LEAP (4-1) seems to fit well enough here.
• #3 TALKATIVE GAL (9-5) has the top overall power rating in the group. This one has solid early pace figures in a race that looks to lack a ton of front running speed.

Selections: 6 – 2 – 5 – 3

Los Alamitos Race Course- Race 9

Post: 4:08 PM PT; $48k Allowance Optional Claiming going 6 furlongs on dirt; Entries: 8

• #5 WINDRIBBON (5-1) looks best here. He has tactical speed and can sit just off the leaders for a stalk and pounce trip. This one makes sense on speed figures.
• #1 SAWASDEE (9-2) has races good enough to beat this group. This one has solid early pace figures in a race that looks to lack a ton of front running speed.
• #3 JOE DON LOONEY (5-1) should be competitive in this spot. He looks to be the class of the field.
• #7 DISKO TRIBUTE (7-2) will likely be in the first flight of runners and should be in with a chance late.

Selections: 5 – 1 – 3 – 7

Los Alamitos Race Course- Race 10

Post: 4:36 PM PT; $100k King Glorious S. going 1 mile on dirt; Entries: 8

• #1 GIVER NOT A TAKER (2-1) gets the top selection. He looks to be the class of the field. This one has the top overall power rating in the group.
• #2 GEEZER (5-2) could be in with a shot in this race. He has tactical speed and can sit just off the leaders for a stalk and pounce trip. This one makes sense on speed figures.
• #4 BELLY UP (7-2) has to be respected going out for the combination of Mccarthy and Hernandez.
• #6 AMIGO G A (15-1) is a price horse and seems to be running for the minor placings in this contest. He may benefit from a hot pace up front.

Selections: 1 – 2 – 4 – 6

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