Trials for Arabian Stakes Dominate Card

Trials for a couple of upcoming Arabian stakes comprise nearly half the program as a new week begins.

The second and third races are trials for the Daughters of the Desert for 4-year-old fillies and the sixth and seventh races are trials for the Drinkers of the Wind for 4-year-old colts and geldings.

In the sixth, Sudden Mischief, a California-bred son of By Golly, will try for his sixth victory in eight starts against seven opponents. A race later, Mizter Al, who was so impressive breaking his maiden at first asking on Dec. 26, will try to remain unbeaten for owner-trainer Felix Payne.

Frynch, who won two of seven starts at Delaware Park, will make her local debut against five-time winner Tikis French Kiss in the first Daughters of the Desert trial, and Texas shipper Jumeira looks like the one to beat in the second trial.

The picks: 1. Westwood Rhythm. 2. Frynch. 3. Jumeira. 4. Mr Two Tacs. 5. Fred Too. 6. Sudden Mischief. 7. Mizter Al. 8. Hi Patriot. 9. Best Chicks Effort.

Four! Sudden Mischief and Djenius in the sixth, Mizter Al in the seventh, Dashing Scarlett, Hi Patriot, Shakem Cash and Easy Launch in the eighth and Best Chicks Effort, Mater and Totaltyme in the ninth.

Shots in the dark: Oleandra switches to jockey Joy Scott for her second lifetime start in the second. Armor Bug drops in class for trainer Juan Aleman in the fourth.

Post time: 7:15 p.m.

On the Net: For entries and results from Los Alamitos, visit: www.latimes.com/horseracing/