Royal Prosity Is Seeking Independence

Royal Prosity, who was claimed for $2,500 earlier this year, will try to become a stakes winner tonight in the $26,350 Independence Day Handicap at 300 yards.

Trained by Jesus Nunez, the 4-year-old Royal Quick Dash gelding broke his maiden on Feb. 8, the night he was claimed, and has only improved for his new connections.

In four races since, Royal Prosity has three wins and a second.

Challengers include Chitchat N Charlie, who won as the 7-5 favorite in his most recent start, and Stel Corona, who won on May 14. Pats Charming Guy and Be Real Quick complete the field.

The picks: 1. Jds Jan De Great. 2. Move Over. 3. Rodeoin Roxy. 4. Kuger. 5. Corona Brother. 6. Tizznizzel. 7. Sey Inca Proof. 8. Good As Good Bye. 9. Royal Prosity. 10. Summer Leader. 11. Mr Major Man.

Four! Jds Jan De Great in the first, Move Over and The Final Answer in the second, Famous Way To Fly, Dasher Cartel and Rodeoin Roxy in the third and Kuger, Seeze The Breeze and Lynk in the fourth.

Shots in the dark: Eyesastorm debuts for trainer Chris O’Dell in the fifth. Dun Deal should improve for trainer Dean Frey in the seventh.

Post time: 7 p.m.

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