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Hello, my name is John Cherwa and welcome back to our horse racing newsletter and it’s great to see everyone working together.

As tragic as the San Luis Rey Downs fire was, it has been almost as gratifying to see the horse racing community work together to show their support for the victims.

It started when The Stronach Group, which owns Santa Anita and San Luis Rey Downs, and Del Mar set up a gofundme page (thoroughbred care is what you look for). The initial goal was $100,000. As of Saturday night, the fund was more than $500,000.

Other organizations have been collecting both people and horse supplies. Jim McIngvale, better known as Mattress Mack, shipped more than 100 mattresses, box springs and bed frames to the area. McIngvale, a horse owner, runs his business out of Houston.

Coolmore is auctioning off a no-guarantee mating to Uncle Mo. His stud fee is normally $125,000. Taylor Made is doing likewise with California Chrome. His fee is usually $40,000.

“California Chrome was always called ‘The People’s Horse,’ so we only thought it fitting that the funds raised from this [breeding] would help the people affected by this tragedy,” Duncan Taylor said.

Jockey Rajiv Maragh is donating 5% of his earnings for a week to victims. He’s also encouraged other jockeys to do likewise. He rides in New York.

Horse racing organizations from throughout the country are also making contributions.

All this generosity is offset by the rising equine death toll. As of Saturday, the number is at 46, according to the California Horse Racing Board. There are still a number of horses that are unaccounted. The number is getting smaller every day, but it could push the count higher.

In the end, it’s always good to see people step up to help each other.

Los Alamitos review

To read about the two Grade 1 stakes races at Los Alamitos on Saturday, just click here.

If you want to watch the Los Alamitos Cash Call Futurity, just click here.

Los Alamitos preview

Before we get to Sunday’s races, Los Alamitos will try to make up some of the races that it canceled on Thursday. This coming Thursday and Friday, post time will be 12:30 p.m., with nine-race cards. On next Saturday and Sunday, post is at noon, with 10-race cards.

Sunday is more of a weekday card, especially since they put out all that money on two Grade 1 stakes on Saturday. The feature is the eighth, a $45,000 allowance optional claimer. What With What is the 3-1 favorite for trainer Doug O’Neill and jockey Kyle Frey.

Big Races review

A look at graded stakes or races worth $100,000 or more on Saturday.

Laurel: $100,000 Maryland Juvenile Futurity, 2-year-olds, 7 furlongs. Winner: Whirlin Curlin ($45.80 to win)

Gulfstream $125,000 Lady Caribbean Cup Stakes, fillies 3 years old, 1 1/16 miles. Winner: Jaguaryu ($12.40)

Laurel: $100,000 Willa On The Move Stakes, fillies and mares 3 and up, 6 furlongs. Winner: Ms Locust Point ($4.20)

Gulfstream: $100,000 Confraternity Caribbean Cub Stakes, 3 and up, 1 ¼ miles. Winner: El Tigre Mono ($18.20)

Laurel: $100,000 Maryland Juvenile Filly Championship, fillies 2 years old, 7 furlongs. Winner: Limited View ($6.40)

Gulfstream: $115,000 Caribbean Cup Speed Stakes, 3 years old, 6 furlongs. Winner: Master Supreme ($24.40)

Aqueduct: $100,000 Garland Of Roses Stakes, fillies and mares 3 and up, 6 furlongs. Winner: Quezon ($4.90)

Fair Grounds: $100,000 Louisiana Champions Day Lassie Stakes, fillies 2 years old, 6 furlongs. Winner: Minit To Stardom ($3.00)

Woodbine: $125,000 Kingarvie Stakes, 2-year-olds, 1 1/16 miles. Winner: Silent Sting ($6.60)

Los Alamitos: Grade 1 $300,000 Los Alamitos Cash Call Futurity, 2 years old, 1 1/16 miles. Winner: McKinzie ($3.00).

Fair Grounds: $100,000 Louisiana Champions Day Ladies Stakes, fillies and mares 3 and up, 1 1/16 miles. Winner: Inveniam Viam ($6.40)

Gulfstream: $300,000 Caribbean Classic Stakes, 3-year-olds, 1 1/8 miles. Winner: Jala Jala ($22.40)

Los Alamitos: Grade 1 $300,000 Starlet Stakes, fillies 2 years old, 1 1/16 miles. Winner: Dream Tree ($2.80)

Fair Grounds: $100,000 Louisiana Champions Day Turf Stakes, 3 and up, 1 1/16 miles on the turf. Winner: Extra Credit ($9.80)

Fair Grounds: $100,000 Louisiana Champions Day Juvenile Stakes, 2-year-olds, 6 furlongs. Winner: Greeley Went West ($15.00)

Fair Grounds: $150,000 Louisiana Champions Day Classic, 3 and up, 1 1/8 miles. Winner: Mobile Bay ($3.20)

Fair Grounds: $100,000 Louisiana Champions Day Sprint Stakes, 3 and up, 6 furlongs. Winner: Stand Him Up ($5.20)

Fair Grounds: $100,000 Louisiana Champions Day Ladies Sprint Stakes, fillies and mares 3 and up, 6 furlongs. Winner: My Miss Chiff ($4.40)

Big races preview

A look at graded stakes or races worth more $100,000 or more on Sunday. All times PST.

2:40 Woodbine: Grade 3 $125,000 Valedictory Stakes, 3 and up, 1 ¾ miles. Favorite: Melmich (7-5)

Mark Ratzky’s LRC play of the day

EIGHTH RACE: No. 1 La Force (5-2)

After making her first 12 starts on turf, this 3-year-old filly from the Gallagher barn has raced on dirt in her last pair and a repeat of either of those runner-up efforts, including one over this surface, make her the one to beat.

Saturday’s result: Big Hunk, as the favorite, came home a winner and paid $4.40.

Mark Ratzky worked for 22 years for the Daily Racing Form and has been the simulcast announcer/publicity at Los Alamitos for the past 19 years.

Ed Burgart’s LA play of day

FIRST RACE: No. 7 Dresscode Violator (2-1)

She showed terrific early speed when fading to fourth vs. the opposite sex in last needed outing after a four-month layoff. She was flattered when the runner-up Who’s Hot came back to win an 870-yard allowance race. She now shortens up to four furlongs and figures to make a clear early lead from her outside post.

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And now the stars of the show, Saturday’s results and Sunday’s entries.

Los Alamitos Race Course Charts Results for Saturday, December 9.

Copyright 2017 by Equibase Company. Reproduction prohibited. Los Alamitos Race Course, Los Alamitos, California. 7th day of a 12-day meet. Clear & Fast

FIRST RACE.

5½ Furlongs. Purse: $28,000. Starter Optional Claiming. Fillies. 2 year olds. Claiming Price $40,000. Time 22.90 46.68 59.39 1:05.45


PgmHorseWtPPSt¼3/8StrFinJockey$1

1We Will Re Joyce122131–½1–hd1–hd1–nkVan Dyke1.80
2La Chepis122252–½2–12–1½2–3¼Solis3.40
5Sugaratsundown115413–½3–hd3–1½3–4½Franco8.70
3Innyminniemineymoe122344–hd554–½Talamo1.10
6Dream of Eagles1225254–2½4–25Rojas Fernandez26.20

1WE WILL RE JOYCE5.603.004.60
2LA CHEPIS 3.604.80
5SUGARATSUNDOWN 7.80
$1 EXACTA (1-2)  $10.30
$1 SUPERFECTA (1-2-5-3)  $35.10
$1 TRIFECTA (1-2-5)  $29.70

Winner–We Will Re Joyce Dbb.f.2 by Kafwain out of Joyce and Me, by Discreet Cat. Bred by Tommy Town Thoroughbreds, LLC (CA). Trainer: Steven Miyadi. Owner: Tommy Town Thoroughbreds LLC. Mutuel Pool $87,657 Exacta Pool $35,412 Superfecta Pool $16,240 Trifecta Pool $29,312. Scratched–Midnight Summer.

WE WILL RE JOYCE sped to the early lead off the rail, dueled outside the runner-up leaving the backstretch and on the turn and through the stretch and gamely prevailed under urging. LA CHEPIS broke out and bumped a rival in a bit of a slow start, went up inside to duel for the lead, fought back along the rail through a stiff drive and continued gamely to the wire. SUGARATSUNDOWN stalked between horses then off the rail on the turn, came three wide into the stretch and bested the others. INNYMINNIEMINEYMOE bumped at the start, was between horses early then stalked a bit off the rail, dropped back on the turn, swung four wide into the stretch and weakened. DREAM OF EAGLES stalked three deep on the backstretch and turn, came four wide into the stretch and also weakened.

SECOND RACE.

1 Mile. Purse: $28,000. Starter Allowance. 3 year olds and up. Claiming Price $50,000. Time 23.68 47.17 1:11.28 1:24.26 1:38.21


PgmHorseWtPPSt¼½¾StrFinJockey$1

5Hawks Peak114521–21–11–½1–1½1–1½Roman9.80
4Rainbow Squall119442–22–½2–3½2–32–1¾Conner17.10
1Curly's Waterfront119114–hd53–13–1½3–1¾Maldonado4.40
6Run Like Rhett1216654–154–hd4–hdT Baze3.50
3Popular Kid119353–hd3–hd4–hd55Talamo2.00
2Saldamente11923dnfFrey2.20

5HAWKS PEAK21.609.004.80
4RAINBOW SQUALL 13.605.60
1CURLY'S WATERFRONT 3.20
$2 DAILY DOUBLE (1-5)  $64.80
$1 EXACTA (5-4)  $120.70
$1 SUPERFECTA (5-4-1-6)  $1,848.90
$1 TRIFECTA (5-4-1)  $791.00

Winner–Hawks Peak Ch.g.3 by Speightstown out of Perfect Cause, by Giant's Causeway. Bred by Patchen Wilkes Farm, LLC (KY). Trainer: Mark Glatt. Owner: Rodney E. Orr. Mutuel Pool $121,964 Daily Double Pool $22,704 Exacta Pool $65,140 Superfecta Pool $21,476 Trifecta Pool $40,183. Scratched–none.

HAWKS PEAK sped to the early lead and angled in, set the pace inside then a bit off the rail, fought back into and on the second turn and into the stretch, inched away under urging in the drive and proved best. RAINBOW SQUALL three deep on the first turn, stalked off the rail then bid outside the winner leaving the backstretch and on the second turn and into the stretch, could not match that one in the drive but was clearly second best. CURLY'S WATERFRONT saved ground chasing the pace, came out into the stretch and bested the others. RUN LIKE RHETT a step slow to begin, angled in outside a rival then was forced out on the first turn, chased three deep, came four wide into the stretch and lacked a rally. POPULAR KID steadied and came out off heels on the first turn, chased off the rail then between foes on the second turn and three wide into the stretch and did not rally. SALDAMENTE between foes early, was pulled up on the first turn and vanned off. QUARTER MILE HAND TIMED.

THIRD RACE.

1 1/16 Mile. Purse: $300,000. 'Los Alamitos Cash Call Futurity'. Stakes. 2 year olds. Time 23.71 46.70 1:10.64 1:36.04 1:42.57


PgmHorseWtPPSt¼½¾StrFinJockey$1

3DQ–Solomini120323–½4–½53–81–¾Prat1.70
5McKinzie120514–23–12–hd1–hd2–hdSmith0.50
1Instilled Regard12014553–12–½3–29½Van Dyke17.90
2For Him120231–hd2–½4–hd54–5¾Maldonado62.00
4Runaway Ghost120452–hd1–hd1–hd4–25Talamo8.60

5MCKINZIE3.002.40
1INSTILLED REGARD 6.80
3DQ–SOLOMINI
$2 DAILY DOUBLE (5-5)  $32.20
$1 EXACTA (5-1)  $9.10
$1 TRIFECTA (5-1-3)  $15.20

Winner–McKinzie B.c.2 by Street Sense out of Runway Model, by Petionville. Bred by Summer Wind Farm (KY). Trainer: Bob Baffert. Owner: Watson, Karl, Pegram, Michael E. and Weitman, Paul. Mutuel Pool $229,566 Daily Double Pool $20,373 Exacta Pool $112,501 Trifecta Pool $96,902. Scratched–none. DQ–#3 Solomini–finished 1st, disqualified, placed 3rd.

$1 Pick Three (1-5-5) paid $69.60. Pick Three Pool $33,000.

SOLOMINI dueled between foes then stalked a bit off the rail, went outside a rival on the second turn and three wide into the stretch, bid three deep in the drive, came in under right handed urging to bump a rival a sixteenth out, took a short lead in deep stretch and gamely prevailed. MCKINZIE four wide on the first turn, stalked outside then bid three deep on the backstretch and into the second turn, continued between foes leaving that turn and into the stretch, took a short lead in the lane, fought back inside under left handed urging through the drive, drifted out a bit and was bumped a sixteenth out and continued willingly to the end. INSTILLED REGARD came off the rail into the first turn, chased off the inside, went up four wide on the second turn then bid three deep leaving that turn and into the stretch, fought back between rivals through the drive, was bumped between foes a sixteenth out and also went on gamely. FOR HIM had good early speed and dueled inside, dropped back leaving the second turn and gave way. RUNAWAY GHOST went up three deep with a bid on the first turn, dueled between horses on the backstretch and second turn, found the rail into the stretch and had nothing left for the drive. Following a stewards' inquiry, SOLOMINI was disqualified and placed third for interference in deep stretch.

FOURTH RACE.

1 1/16 Mile. Purse: $300,000. 'Starlet Stakes'. Fillies. 2 year olds. Time 24.67 49.25 1:13.28 1:37.42 1:43.87


PgmHorseWtPPSt¼½¾StrFinJockey$1

3Dream Tree120332–12–½2–21–1½1–3¼Van Dyke0.40
5Yesterday's News120411–11–11–12–52–5¼Gutierrez9.80
2Piedi Bianchi120244443–½3–nsFrey2.10
1Exuberance120123–½3–hd3–hd44T Baze9.70

3DREAM TREE2.80
5YESTERDAY'S NEWS
2PIEDI BIANCHI
$2 DAILY DOUBLE (5-3)  $4.20
$1 EXACTA (3-5)  $8.40
$1 TRIFECTA (3-5-2)  $12.20

Winner–Dream Tree B.f.2 by Uncle Mo out of Afleet Maggi, by Afleet Alex. Bred by Mike Freeny & Pat Freeny (KY). Trainer: Bob Baffert. Owner: Phoenix Thoroughbred III. Mutuel Pool $140,156 Daily Double Pool $46,323 Exacta Pool $62,125 Trifecta Pool $34,939. Scratched–War Heroine.

$1 Pick Three (5-5-3) paid $29.20. Pick Three Pool $19,910. 50-Cent Pick Four (1/4/7-12-5-3/4(CC PICK4)) 4 correct paid $26.65. Pick Four Pool $50,937.

DREAM TREE stalked three deep, bid outside the winner on the backstretch then stalked again, re-bid alongside that one into the stretch to gain the lead, inched away in midstretch and won clear under a steady hand ride and a hold late while drifting in. YESTERDAY'S NEWS sped to the early lead outside, angled in and set the pace a bit off the rail, inched away inside on the backstretch and second turn, came off the rail into the stretch, fought back inside the winner in upper stretch, drifted in and was clearly second best. PIEDI BIANCHI stalked outside a rival or between horses, continued alongside a rival on the second turn, came out into the stretch, also drifted in some and weakened. EXUBERANCE saved ground stalking the pace throughout and also weakened in the drive.

FIFTH RACE.

1 Mile. Purse: $15,000. Maiden Claiming. Fillies and Mares. 3 year olds and up. Claiming Prices $20,000-$18,000. Time 24.07 48.51 1:13.04 1:25.98 1:39.09


PgmHorseWtPPSt¼½¾StrFinJockey$1

4Hotsy Dotsy119325–24–13–31–1½1–4½Roman0.40
2Curlina Curlina124233–13–11–hd2–½2–2Martinez8.90
7Princess Nicole122642–22–hd2–½3–123–14¼Pena7.20
6Sonnet's Joy124566664–hd4–1¼Mt Garcia41.50
5Theverythotofyou112454–hd5–44–½5–1½5–6¼Payeras43.60
1Quality Girl124111–hd1–hd5–266Gonzalez3.60

4HOTSY DOTSY2.802.202.10
2CURLINA CURLINA 4.202.60
7PRINCESS NICOLE 2.60
$2 DAILY DOUBLE (3-4)  $4.60
$1 EXACTA (4-2)  $4.00
$1 SUPERFECTA (4-2-7-6)  $37.80
$1 TRIFECTA (4-2-7)  $7.50

Winner–Hotsy Dotsy B.f.4 by Unusual Heat out of Dotsy Jean, by Lit de Justice. Bred by AJM Racing LLC, Joshua Litt & Jason Litt (CA). Trainer: Hector O. Palma. Owner: Granja Mexico. Mutuel Pool $169,158 Daily Double Pool $17,315 Exacta Pool $69,173 Superfecta Pool $60,775 Trifecta Pool $67,987. Scratched–Alpha Pegasus.

$1 Pick Three (5-3-4) paid $3.30. Pick Three Pool $68,151. 50-Cent Pick Four (5-5-3/4-3/4) 4 correct paid $25.70. Pick Four Pool $87,313. 50-Cent Pick Five (1-5-5-3/4-3/4) 5 correct paid $89.55. Pick Five Pool $310,898.

HOTSY DOTSY stalked between horses then off the rail, bid three deep on the second turn and into the stretch, inched away under urging in midstretch and won clear. CURLINA CURLINA close up stalking the pace inside then off the rail, bid three deep leaving the backstretch, dueled between horses on the second turn, took a short lead between foes in upper stretch, could not match the winner, drifted in late and held second. PRINCESS NICOLE dueled outside a rival then between horses leaving the backstretch, fought back inside on the second turn and into the stretch and bested the others. SONNET'S JOY a step slow into stride, angled in and settled inside, came out into the stretch and did not rally. THEVERYTHOTOFYOU stalked three deep then outside on the second turn and into the stretch and gave way. QUALITY GIRL had good early speed and dueled inside, dropped back on the second turn and had nothing left for the stretch.

SIXTH RACE.

5½ Furlongs. Purse: $17,000. Maiden Claiming. 2 year olds. Claiming Price $30,000. Time 22.65 46.41 59.12 1:05.61


PgmHorseWtPPSt¼3/8StrFinJockey$1

7Big Hunk122727–1½5–hd3–hd1–2¼Van Dyke1.20
4Fabrication122453–½2–hd1–½2–½T Baze1.90
6Mac McLovin122614–14–14–33–2¼Mt Garcia5.10
1Awesome Prophecy115141–hd1–hd2–1½4–1¾Franco17.40
5Mojolicious122576–hd6–1½5–15–4½Franco39.60
3Derby Kingdom122385–½7–26–½6–4¼Sanchez11.50
2Quoting Hawk122232–hd3–1½7–2½7–nsArias22.10
9Downhill Run122868888Martinez41.30

7BIG HUNK4.402.602.20
4FABRICATION 2.802.20
6MAC MCLOVIN 2.60
$2 DAILY DOUBLE (4-7)  $6.20
$1 EXACTA (7-4)  $4.60
$1 SUPERFECTA (7-4-6-1)  $45.20
$1 TRIFECTA (7-4-6)  $10.80

Winner–Big Hunk Dbb.g.2 by Justin Phillip out of Abbazaba, by Candy Ride (ARG). Bred by Colbart Stables (KY). Trainer: Michael W. McCarthy. Owner: Colbart Stables. Mutuel Pool $134,398 Daily Double Pool $15,433 Exacta Pool $79,340 Superfecta Pool $48,730 Trifecta Pool $57,085. Scratched–Country Fast.

$1 Pick Three (3-4-7) paid $5.10. Pick Three Pool $30,279.

BIG HUNK stalked outside then three deep on the turn, came four wide into the stretch, rallied under urging and drifted in while taking the lead nearing the sixteenth pole and drew clear. FABRICATION dueled between horses then three deep on the turn, took the lead outside foes into the stretch, battled alongside a rival an eighth of a mile out and held second. MAC MCLOVIN pressed the pace four wide then stalked outside on the turn and three deep into the stretch, steadied momentarily in a bit tight nearing the sixteenth pole and was edged for second. AWESOME PROPHECY had good early speed and dueled inside, fought back in the stretch, drifted out from the whip in deep stretch and weakened late. MOJOLICIOUS stalked the pace between horses on the backstretch and turn and did not rally. DERBY KINGDOM a bit slow to begin, saved ground chasing the pace and weakened in the drive. QUOTING HAWK dueled between horses on the backstretch and turn and also weakened in the stretch. DOWNHILL RUN settled off the rail then four wide into the turn, angled in some off the inside on the turn and lacked a response in the stretch. A claim of foul by the rider of MAC MCLOVIN against the winner for alleged interference in deep stretch was not allowed by the stewards, who ruled the incident did not alter the original order of finish. HALF MILE HAND TIMED.

SEVENTH RACE.

5 Furlongs. Purse: $12,000. Claiming. 3 year olds and up. Claiming Price $6,250. Time 21.45 44.81 57.78


PgmHorseWtPPSt3/163/8StrFinJockey$1

3Always Never124331–11–1½1–51–5¾Bednar2.10
2Carulli124216–hd5–hd4–hd2–½Ramirez8.20
5Who's Hot122552–½3–22–½3–¾Hernandez3.40
7Mizter Kool Cat124773–hd2–hd5–24–hdMartinez6.90
8Long Game12288886–hd5–1¾Gomez21.80
4Helluva Choice122447–57–1½7–46–½Pena3.10
6Chief Tiger124664–14–1½3–hd7–11½Boulanger8.80
1T's Place124125–hd6–½88Arana59.00

3ALWAYS NEVER6.203.802.80
2CARULLI 7.203.80
5WHO'S HOT 3.00
$2 DAILY DOUBLE (7-3)  $14.40
$1 EXACTA (3-2)  $15.60
$1 SUPERFECTA (3-2-5-7)  $207.00
$1 TRIFECTA (3-2-5)  $58.20

Winner–Always Never B.g.5 by Kafwain out of Violin Case, by Gold Case. Bred by Esembee Inc. (CA). Trainer: Jerry Wallace, II. Owner: Wallace II, Jerry and Branch, Bill. Mutuel Pool $161,354 Daily Double Pool $12,864 Exacta Pool $95,503 Superfecta Pool $59,507 Trifecta Pool $66,663. Scratched–none.

$1 Pick Three (4-7-3) paid $9.60. Pick Three Pool $30,461.

ALWAYS NEVER sped to the early lead, set the pace off the rail then inside, drew off under left handed urging in the stretch. CARULLI stalked between horses, found the rail in the stretch and gained the place late. WHO'S HOT stalked off the rail on the backstretch and turn, continued outside in the stretch and was edged for second. MIZTER KOOL CAT close up stalking the pace five wide then four wide into the turn, came three deep into the stretch and was oufinished for the show. LONG GAME settled off the rail, came a bit wide into the stretch and put in a late bid at a minor award. HELLUVA CHOICE stalked between foes then three deep on the turn and into the stretch and did not rally. CHIEF TIGER close up stalking the pace between horses, was in a bit tight into the turn, angled in just off the rail and weakened. T'S PLACE saved ground chasing the pace, dropped back in the stretch and had little left for the drive.

EIGHTH RACE.

5½ Furlongs. Purse: $45,000. Allowance Optional Claiming. 3 year olds and up. Claiming Price $20,000. Time 21.71 44.37 56.60 1:03.39


PgmHorseWtPPSt¼3/8StrFinJockey$1

11Tough But Nice124761–½1–hd1–21–¾Franco5.60
5Guy Code117342–1½2–1½2–1½2–1Franco8.70
4Closing Time1202276–hd5–hd3–nkT Baze5.10
6Fire to the Wire122476–hd76–24–5¾Frey4.80
10Bolster122653–1½3–43–25–½Prat0.80
8Here Comes Autism122514–½4–34–hd6–½Sanchez46.40
3Highly Acclaimed113135–2½5–1½77Werner21.40

11TOUGH BUT NICE13.206.604.20
5GUY CODE 6.604.20
4CLOSING TIME 3.40
$2 DAILY DOUBLE (3-11)  $54.60
$1 EXACTA (11-5)  $47.10
$1 SUPERFECTA (11-5-4-6)  $517.60
$1 TRIFECTA (11-5-4)  $250.70

Winner–Tough But Nice Dbb.c.4 by Good Journey out of Try to Be Nice, by Vindication. Bred by BG Stables (KY). Trainer: Hector O. Palma. Owner: BG Stables and Palma, Hector. Mutuel Pool $208,274 Daily Double Pool $17,138 Exacta Pool $113,788 Superfecta Pool $68,196 Trifecta Pool $74,857. Scratched–Hardcore Troubador, Matriculate, Packin Heat, Prime Issue.

$1 Pick Three (7-3-11) paid $42.50. Pick Three Pool $23,702.

TOUGH BUT NICE had speed five wide then angled in and dueled outside a rival, inched away under left handed urging in the stretch, drifted in then out some in the final furlong and held. GUY CODE between horses early, angled in and dueled inside, continued along the rail in the stretch and was coming back on late. CLOSING TIME settled inside, saved ground chasing the pace, split rivals into the stretch and again in deep stretch to gain the show. FIRE TO THE WIRE settled off the rail then outside a rival into and on the turn, came three deep into the stretch and was edged for third. BOLSTER between foes early, stalked off the rail, came three deep into the stretch, drifted in then out in the drive and weakened in the final furlong. HERE COMES AUTISM chased between rivals then outside a foe, continued just off the rail on the turn and weakened. HIGHLY ACCLAIMED saved ground stalking the pace, fell back on the turn and into the stretch and also weakened.

NINTH RACE.

1 Mile. Purse: $25,000. Starter Allowance. 3 year olds and up. Claiming Price $25,000. Time 23.59 46.51 1:10.76 1:23.28 1:36.59


PgmHorseWtPPSt¼½¾StrFinJockey$1

3Beaumarchais124331–11–21–11–31–3¼T Baze4.60
1Just Kidding124125–15–hd4–hd4–1½2–1½Puglisi5.30
5Chris and Dave124512–1½2–hd2–1½2–23–2¼Maldonado1.90
7City Steel1246776–16–35–hd4–½Talamo4.70
8Red Carpet Cat119764–1½4–1½3–½3–hd5–6¾Van Dyke11.00
2Ground Rules124246–½7776–½Elliott4.30
4Dadtaughtmewell124453–1½3–35–26–37Conner12.90

3BEAUMARCHAIS11.205.403.80
1JUST KIDDING 5.203.80
5CHRIS AND DAVE 3.00
$2 DAILY DOUBLE (11-3)  $82.60
$1 EXACTA (3-1)  $29.10
$1 SUPERFECTA (3-1-5-7)  $398.40
$1 SUPER HIGH FIVE (3-1-5-7-8)  $1,161.70
$1 TRIFECTA (3-1-5)  $114.00

Winner–Beaumarchais Dbb.g.4 by Big Drama out of Jost d'Oro, by Medaglia d'Oro. Bred by Palm Beach Racing, LLC (FL). Trainer: Reed Saldana. Owner: Leopoldo Urbina. Mutuel Pool $193,445 Daily Double Pool $55,526 Exacta Pool $101,495 Superfecta Pool $52,864 Super High Five Pool $28,663 Trifecta Pool $63,520. Scratched–Incensed, Storm Comin Thru.

$1 Pick Three (3-11-3) paid $139.30. Pick Three Pool $62,497. 50-Cent Pick Four (7/8-3-11-3) 4 correct paid $171.90. Pick Four Pool $469,274. $2 Pick Six (3/4-3/4-7/8-3-11-3) 6 correct paid $1,232.00. Pick Six Pool $75,612. $2 Pick Six (3/4-3/4-7/8-3-11-3) 5 out of 6 paid $29.60.

BEAUMARCHAIS sent between horses early, angled in and set the pace inside then a bit off the rail to the stretch, drew away under urging and proved best. JUST KIDDING came off the rail on the first turn, chased off the inside then a bit off the rail on the second turn, came three wide into the stretch and gained the place late. CHRIS AND DAVE pulled and stalked off the rail then outside a rival leaving the backstretch, continued off the inside on the second turn and three deep into the stretch and bested the others. CITY STEEL settled outside a rival then three deep on the backstretch, continued off the inside on the second turn and three wide into the stretch and did not rally. RED CARPET CAT four wide into the first turn, stalked off the inside, came four wide into the stretch and lacked the necessary response. GROUND RULES chased just off the rail then between foes on the backstretch, dropped back on the second turn and weakened. DADTAUGHTMEWELL angled in and saved ground stalking the pace, cut the corner into the stretch and had little left for the drive.

Los Alamitos Race Course Entries for Sunday, December 10.

Los Alamitos Race Course, Los Alamitos, California. 8th day of a 12-day meet.

FIRST RACE.

5½ Furlongs. Purse: $14,000. Claiming. 3 year olds and up. Claiming Price $8,000.

PPHorseJockeyWtTrainerM-LClaim $
1Rafter OneMatt Garcia122Michael Pender2-18,000
2Gone With ItEdgar Orozco124Kelly Castaneda5-18,000
3The NaturalEvin Roman119Genaro Vallejo5-28,000
4BoompaJuan Sanchez124Mike Puype5-28,000
5Mr. AraizaEdgar Payeras114Jesus Nunez20-18,000
6Bound for HeavenFelipe Martinez124Kelly Castaneda10-18,000
7Gracias TomFernandez Rojas122Rafael DeLeon12-18,000

SECOND RACE.

5½ Furlongs. Purse: $28,000. Starter Allowance. 3 year olds and up.

PPHorseJockeyWtTrainerM-LClaim $
1Awesome HeightsDrayden Van Dyke122Neil D. Drysdale7-2
2TrickonomicsEdwin Maldonado122Jeff Bonde5-1
3KetosTiago Pereira124John W. Sadler3-1
4Mister MojoTyler Baze122Jeff Mullins4-1
5Zap AgainStewart Elliott122Charles S. Treece6-1
6Chief HosaEvin Roman117Adam Kitchingman5-2

THIRD RACE.

5 Furlongs. Purse: $16,000. Claiming. 3 year olds and up. Claiming Prices $10,000-$9,000.

PPHorseJockeyWtTrainerM-LClaim $
1Rough PassageAustin Solis124Thomas J. Bazley5-110,000
2Rim DitchCesar Franco115Victor Fernandez15-110,000
3Lambo LuxxEvin Roman117Jack Carava4-19,000
4One More RollVinnie Bednar124Keith E. Craigmyle5-210,000
5Sindys LuckGeovanni Franco124Hector O. Palma7-210,000
6IndavidualistMatt Garcia124Gary Stute2-110,000

FOURTH RACE.

5½ Furlongs. Purse: $14,000. Claiming. Fillies and Mares. 3 year olds and up. Claiming Price $8,000.

PPHorseJockeyWtTrainerM-LClaim $
1Ultimate GameTiago Pereira124O. J. Jauregui6-18,000
2Sharp HolidayCesar Franco117Victor Fernandez12-18,000
3HolidayincambodiaFernandez Rojas124Rafael DeLeon6-18,000
4Irish and LuckyEfrain Hernandez124Lorenzo Ruiz5-28,000
5Holy PlanEvin Roman119Rene Amescua3-18,000
6La GalyVinnie Bednar124Jaime H. Gomez7-28,000
7Lirica Heat Saul Arias124Gerard Piccioni5-18,000

FIFTH RACE.

5½ Furlongs. Purse: $14,000. Claiming. 3 year olds and up. Claiming Price $8,000.

PPHorseJockeyWtTrainerM-LClaim $
1Sir PorfirioMinor Arana120Lorenzo Campuzano20-18,000
2Big Bad BatmanBrandon Boulanger122Leitha M. Brady20-18,000
3Arthur's HonorVinnie Bednar122Kelly Castaneda12-18,000
4Lion's LuckSalvador Iniguez122Charles S. Treece8-18,000
5You're a DaisyEdgar Payeras112Kelly Castaneda4-18,000
6AdventurousTyler Baze122Kenneth D. Black2-18,000
7Where's BubbaBrayan Pena122Rafael DeLeon4-18,000
8SlasherEvin Roman115Mark Glatt5-28,000

SIXTH RACE.

5 Furlongs. Purse: $15,000. Maiden Claiming. 3 year olds and up. Claiming Price $20,000.

PPHorseJockeyWtTrainerM-LClaim $
1Secretary GeneralEdgar Orozco122Jesus Nunez20-120,000
2MajordomoEvin Roman117Robert B. Hess, Jr.5-120,000
3ScataboyCesar Franco117Lorenzo Ruiz20-120,000
4Beyond WonderfulSantiago Gonzalez122Martin F. Jones5-120,000
5EldaafirstKyle Frey122Brian J. Koriner7-220,000
6Impeachment AceBrandon Boulanger122Salvador Naranjo20-120,000
7Tiz the TicketRuben Fuentes115Ruben Gomez15-120,000
8Royal SeekerBrayan Pena122Marcelo Polanco6-120,000
9Gutsy StreakJuan Sanchez122Mike Puype6-120,000
10Thankful Every DayStewart Elliott122Eddie Truman3-120,000
Also Eligible
11Head of the LineErick Garcia124Jesus Nunez20-120,000
12Scene EnufEfrain Hernandez124Martin Valenzuela, III20-120,000

SEVENTH RACE.

5½ Furlongs. Purse: $17,000. Maiden Claiming. Fillies. 2 year olds. Claiming Price $30,000.

PPHorseJockeyWtTrainerM-LClaim $
1Miss PrettyKyle Frey122Jeff Mullins5-230,000
2Party At MidnightSaul Arias122Richard Baltas10-130,000
3Casting FactorVinnie Bednar122Jaime H. Gomez10-130,000
4Flood LevelLaura Werner115Carla Gaines20-130,000
5Luv Is All U NeedStewart Elliott122Eddie Truman10-130,000
6M D's JewelIgnacio Puglisi122Nestor M. Capitaine20-130,000
7Tricky GalMatt Garcia122Gary Stute10-130,000
8California CactusMinor Arana122Felix L. Gonzalez20-130,000
9Dialed to GoTiago Pereira122Doug F. O'Neill3-130,000
10Miss KitaenEvin Roman117Peter Eurton7-230,000

EIGHTH RACE.

1 Mile. Purse: $45,000. Allowance Optional Claiming. Fillies and Mares. 3 year olds and up. Claiming Price $40,000.

PPHorseJockeyWtTrainerM-LClaim $
1La Force Santiago Gonzalez120Patrick Gallagher5-2
2Midnight LillyGeovanni Franco120Hector O. Palma20-1
3DurangaDrayden Van Dyke120Jerry Hollendorfer5-1
4What What WhatKyle Frey120Doug F. O'Neill3-1
5Ms WakayaStewart Elliott122Steven Miyadi6-1
6Resky BusinessEvin Roman115William E. Morey5-1
7SummertimemischiefBrayan Pena122Kathy Walsh20-140,000
8DemigoddessCesar Franco113Charles R. Stutts20-1
9Starr of QualityTiago Pereira120William Spawr6-140,000

NINTH RACE.

5½ Furlongs. Purse: $40,000. Maiden Special Weight. Fillies. 2 year olds. State bred.

PPHorseJockeyWtTrainerM-LClaim $
1Lovely FinishIgnacio Puglisi122Joe Herrick9-2
2Girl DramaDrayden Van Dyke122Michael W. McCarthy8-1
3La La LandKyle Frey122William E. Morey15-1
4Super PatriotTyler Conner122Bob Baffert5-1
5Allie's LoveLaura Werner115Art Sherman20-1
6Carrie's SuccessJoseph Talamo122Philip D'Amato7-2
7Funny BeanBrandon Boulanger122Robert A. Bean12-1
8Z Z TigerEdwin Maldonado122Jeff Bonde3-1
9Lady CaliforniaAustin Solis122Daniel Dunham20-1
10SmoovieMario Gutierrez122Doug F. O'Neill5-1
Also Eligible
11Smooth and SavvyTyler Baze122Jeff Mullins6-1
12Copper CowgirlStewart Elliott122Patricia Harrington15-1
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