Los Alamitos Picks- Friday, December 15, 2023: Bayakoa Analysis

Los Alamitos hosts their Grade 3 Bayakoa on Saturday. Not to be confused with the Oaklawn Park version which is is also a graded stakes. Check out our expert Los Alamitos Picks for the big race!

Full Card Analysis

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Los Alamitos Picks- Race 1

Post: 12:30 PM PT; $47k Allowance Optional Claiming going 5 1/2 f on dirt; Entries: 8

• #2 WISHTHEYALLCOULDBE (5-1) earns the top selection. She should handle the distance without trouble.
• #1 SHE’S BULLETPROOF (2-1) stands out as a major contender in this race. Her recent starts have been consistently strong, and she appears poised for a significant performance here.
• #3 DIAMONDS DANZING (9-2) boasts the top overall power rating in the group, making her a significant player.
• #8 CLASS CLOWN (3-1) is another key contender with the highest overall power rating. This horse has demonstrated proficiency under these conditions in prior starts.

Selections: 2 – 1 – 3 – 8

Los Alamitos Picks- Race 2

Post: 12:58 PM PT; $28k Claiming going 1 m on dirt; Entries: 7

• #4 PLAY CHICKEN (7-2) receives the top selection. He possesses tactical speed, allowing him to position just off the leaders for a stalk and pounce trip. This selection makes sense based on speed figures.
• #7 RELAXED ARTIST (4-1) will be competitive in this race, running for the combination of Papaprodromou and Herrera. This horse consistently performs well enough to challenge this group.
• #1 CREATIVE WAY (8-1) emerges as a fringe contender, considering speed figures. This horse is trained by the Capestro barn and has Valdivia in the irons.
• #3 TIZ TOK (5-1) also appears as a fringe contender, having competed against decent company in recent races.

Selections: 4 – 7 – 1 – 3

Los Alamitos Picks- Race 3

Post: 1:28 PM PT; $47k Allowance Optional Claiming going 5 1/2 f on dirt; Entries: 8

• #4 MEESH (6-1) claims the top selection, entering the race in excellent form.
• #3 GEEZER (5-1) is a dominant force in this race, showcasing the ability to handle these conditions in previous starts and standing out as the class of the field.
• #2 GRAZED (2-1) is a strong contender, racing for the Glatt barn with Herrera in the irons.
• #1 CRIBBAGE BOARD (5-1) will be competitive in this spot, racing for the Saavedra barn with Frey in the irons.

Selections: 4 – 3 – 2 – 1

Los Alamitos Picks- Race 4

Post: 1:58 PM PT; $33k Starter Allowance going 6 1/2 f on dirt; Entries: 6

• #6 LONESOME STEW (1-1) secures the top selection. He should handle the distance without trouble and poses a threat to lead on the front end.
• #4 COOL PAPA G (3-1) is a major contender, standing out as the class of the field.
• #2 HABEAS (8-1) is best suited for inclusion on most tickets, having demonstrated proficiency under these conditions in previous starts.
• #1 BLUE CHEESE OLIVE (9-2) is also a suitable inclusion, handling the distance without trouble and posing a threat to lead on the front end.

Selections: 6 – 4 – 2 – 1

Los Alamitos Picks- Race 5

Post: 2:28 PM PT; $20k Maiden Claiming going 5 f on dirt; Entries: 9

• #8 KING ZOG (7-2) attains the top selection. He has displayed consistent performance in recent starts and seems ready for a strong run here.
• #9 SMARTY NOSE (8-1) should improve off the first start and will be competitive in this spot.
• #6 HUNGRY HEARTS (7-2) debuts here and will be competitive, racing for the combination of Koriner and Frey.
• #1 WESTERN SIERRA (10-1) is a price horse and emerges as a fringe contender, displaying consistent pace figures suitable for a moderately paced race.

Selections: 8 – 9 – 6 – 1

Los Alamitos Picks- Race 6

Post: 2:58 PM PT; $28k Starter Allowance going 1 m on dirt; Entries: 7

• #1 DEPARTURE (1-1) captures the top selection, boasting the highest overall power rating in the group.
• #4 ZIMBA WARRIOR (6-1) will be competitive in this spot, racing for the combination of Knapp and Hernandez.
• #2 TAISHAN (6-1) emerges as a fringe contender, likely needing a strong finish in the lane. This horse possesses solid early pace figures in a race lacking a ton of front-running speed.
• #5 BRAVESTONE (15-1) is a price horse and is best suited for inclusion on most tickets, posing a threat to lead on the front end.

Selections: 1 – 4 – 2 – 5

Los Alamitos Picks- Race 7

Post: 3:28 PM PT; $26k Claiming going 5 1/2 f on dirt; Entries: 8

• #3 BARBERA (7-2) claims the top selection, racing for the combination of Stute and Frey. This horse possesses the highest overall power rating in the group.
• #6 SHE’S RESILIENT (3-1) is a major player in this race, standing out as the class of the field.
• #5 MANGO MOON (4-1) will be competitive in this spot, having run against decent company in previous races.
• #8 YOUR RINGER (6-1) emerges as a fringe contender, showcasing the ability to handle these conditions in prior starts.

Selections: 3 – 6 – 5 – 8

Los Alamitos Picks- Race 8

Post: 3:58 PM PT; $100k Bayakoa S. going 1 1/16 m on dirt; Entries: 7

• #1 MIDNIGHT MEMORIES (2-1) secures the top selection. She has proven to handle these conditions in previous starts, potentially benefiting from a hot pace up front.
• #7 DESERT DAWN (6-5) also captures the top selection, potentially benefiting from a hot pace up front.
• #2 VIOLENT RUNNER (12-1) is a price horse with hope, likely to be in the first flight of runners and having a chance late in the race.
• #6 TROUVILLE (15-1) is another price horse with hope, potentially benefiting from a hot pace up front and having demonstrated proficiency under these conditions.

Selections: 1 – 7 – 2 – 6

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