Los Alamitos Thoroughbred Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, July 4, 2024

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 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Last Vintage 15.00 1 2-1
2 2 Giant Luther 3.50 1 2-1
4 4 Reason to Believe 5.00 1.5 3-1
1 1 Panuco 2.50 1.7 3-1
3 3 El Ondeado 2.00 2.9 5-1
5 5 Betheguynotthatguy 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Lisa’s Angel 3.50 1 2-1
2 2 Ila Veiw Too 4.00 1.6 3-1
5 5 Funky Grey 3.50 2.9 5-1
4 4 Runaway Sally 4.00 3.3 6-1
1 1 O C Rhapsody 12.00 4.6 9-1
3 3 Zzyzx 2.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Mubtadaa 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Midnight Mammoth 1.80 2 4-1
2 2 Bright Leaf 3.00 2.1 4-1
5 5 Low Expectations 10.00 3.1 6-1
6 6 Single Track Mind (IRE) 6.00 3.8 7-1
4 4 Birth of Cool 8.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Marsh Creek 0 0-1
6 6 Size Lord 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Running Spartan 6.00 1.5 3-1
3 3 Marsh Creek 2.00 2.8 5-1
5 5 Andreadytorumble 3.50 3.2 6-1
4 4 Storm Off 8.00 4.9 9-1
1 1 Abitmischievous 15.00 5.5 10-1
7 7 Omey Island 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Pushiness 2.00 1 2-1
5 5 Class Clown 1.80 2.7 5-1
2 2 Dads Estrella 6.00 3.5 7-1
6 6 Kristi’s Tiger 2.50 3.9 7-1
1 1 Hayley Levade 15.00 5.5 10-1
3 3 Vronsky Feint 10.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Tecumseh Caroline 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Issa Court 3.50 1.1 2-1
4 4 Professors’ Pride 8.00 4.3 8-1
2 2 Grazia 3.00 5.1 10-1
5 5 Gila 6.00 5.3 10-1
7 7 Falabella 6.00 5.4 10-1
3 3 Carole Lombard 8.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Betty Pack 1.80 1 2-1
5 5 Conquest Celsius 15.00 1.4 3-1
7 7 Betting Fever 30.00 2.8 5-1
4 4 Donita Rose 3.00 2.9 5-1
6 6 Hot Danzing 4.50 3.3 6-1
1 1 Bessie Coleman 2.00 4.1 8-1
2 2 Lovely Bride 30.00 7.4 14-1
3 3 Grainne O’Malley 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 T N T Nova 5.00 1 2-1
3 3 Comanche Gal 8.00 1.2 2-1
4 4 Garden Party 4.50 1.8 3-1
8 8 Fiamina 4.50 1.9 4-1
6 6 Moorea Time 3.00 2.1 4-1
2 2 Noble Runner 6.00 2.2 4-1
7 7 Anza Sky 4.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 She’s Just Grand 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Summer Solstice 10.00 1 2-1
7 7 Citadino 2.50 3.2 6-1
1 1 Uncharted 8.00 5.2 10-1
3 3 Gaelic Nation (IRE) 3.00 6.2 12-1
2 2 Classic Alphie 20.00 8.2 15-1
9 9 Thunder Ball 4.00 8.2 15-1
6 6 Crown Prosecutor 30.00 8.5 16-1
5 5 I Will Be King 30.00 9.3 18-1
8 8 R Awesome Kid 8.00 9.7 18-1
10 10 Come Fly Away 5.00 10 19-1

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.