Pick Pony Mini Tip Sheet for Los Alamitos – Racing News and Analysis for October 25, 2026


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Pick Pony Handicapper Report — Los Alamitos, October 25, 2026

Fast track, mild conditions, southwest wind 8–12 mph. Inside posts hold a clear advantage in the oval races (Races 1–6); post position is essentially neutral in the straight sprints (Races 7–9). Speed is rewarded all day at this tight half-mile bullring.

Race 1 — 1000f | Alw | Purse $14,500

Its Kraken Time (3) at 4-1 offers the best value in this field with a favorable inside draw over the 2-1 co-favorites. Its A Cinch (4) is the safest secondary choice from a good post, while Lucky And Gone (6) merits inclusion in exotics at 3-1 if the inside speed battles.

Race 2 — 1000f | Alw | Purse $14,500

Mischief River (3) gets the top call with the best draw in the field and consistent market support at 2-1. Alphabetical Order (6) is a logical closer if pace develops, and Project Leader (2) at 5-1 from post 2 is the value alternative worth including in trifecta tickets.

Race 3 — 990f | Clm 3500 | Purse $8,500

Smiling Jojo (1) at 3-1 from the rail offers better value than morning line favorite Nostrangrtotherain (6) at 2-1 from the outside post. Papa Tiger (4) presses from a workable middle draw, and Seige The Day (2) at 4-1 is a live exotic inclusion given its post advantage over its stablemate.

Race 4 — 1000f | Clm 6250 | Purse $12,000

Honorable Gal (6) at 2-1 is the clear market choice in a nine-mare field with a capable rider and strong barn. Liquid Spirit (2) at 4-1 from post 2 is the standout value in the race, and Rock N Roll Song (8) at 4-1 rounds out the exotic coverage as the secondary barn entry.

Race 5 — 990f | Clm 3500 | Purse $9,000

Eielson (7) from a respected barn gets the top call despite the outside draw, with Grey Power (2) at 3-1 from a strong inside post the most logical alternative. Tascadero (1) at 10-1 from the rail is the race's most intriguing longshot if the two favorites engage in a pace duel.

Race 6 — 1000f | Clm 6250 | Purse $13,000

So I'm Told (2) at 2-1 from post 2 controls the pace scenario and pairs a strong draw with a capable rider. Mischief's King (3) is ideally placed to stalk from directly outside the favorite, and Time Ticker (1) at 8-1 from the rail is the race's primary value play and should appear on all trifecta tickets.

Race 7 — 350f | Maiden | Purse $10,000

Hassan Pp (3) at 1-1 is the dominant choice and best used as a single in multi-race wagers rather than at win-only prices. Could Be Hot (4) and Ming Dynasty (5), both at 4-1, are the logical exotics alternatives if the favorite is compromised at the gate.

Race 8 — 400f | AON | Purse $30,000

Cv Fdddinasty Shan (7) at 2-1 is the market selection and merits win action in a ten-horse straight sprint. Contentious (5) at 4-1 from a neutral middle post is the top value alternative, with Shining Champion (10) and Mp Jess Rockin (9) rounding out trifecta coverage from an active barn running three entries.

Race 9 — 400f | Trial | Purse $1,191,150

Faultless (1) at 3-1 is the morning line favorite in the card's richest event and gets the top selection for a barn that has clearly pointed this horse to today. Revenantly (5) at 4-1 from the middle of the field and Lightning Vaquera (10) at 4-1 are the primary alternatives, with Luxury Sin Tacha (4) at 5-1 and Nuclear Arsenal (2) at 8-1 rounding out exotic coverage — monitor the tote on all four Rodriguez barn runners before finalizing tickets.

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