Los Alamitos Picks: Grade 2 Great Lady M. Stakes (7/4/2026)
Written by: Chris Adams
Published: Sat Jul 04, 2026, 9:00 am ET
Read Time: 7 minutes
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The racing action from Los Alamitos on Saturday features the Great Lady M Stakes. @HandicappingT3 has all the Los Alamitos picks for the entire card!
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Los Alamitos Full Card Analysis
Los Alamitos Picks: Grade 2 Great Lady M. Stakes (7/4/2026)
Los Alamitos Picks – Race 1
Post Time: 1:00 PM PT; Claiming $13k; 5 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 6 runners.
- #4 THE KEY IS UNITY (5-2): Top Pick. Race sets up perfectly. Barn has been solid.
- #1 WHAT A RELIEF (10-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Aguilar and Rodriguez team up on this one.
- #5 BET THE OM (4-1): Contender. May be able to find the right setup. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish.
- #3 SIR NANO (2-1): Fringe Contender. Trainer's horses have been running. Shouldn't be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.
Selections: 4 – 1 – 5 – 3
The Plays
Win: #4 at 2-1
Exacta: 4 / 1,5
Los Alamitos Picks – Race 2
Post Time: 1:30 PM PT; Maiden Claiming $23k; 5 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.
- #7 JONNY'S CAP (1-1): Top Pick. Race sets up perfectly. Strong early pace figs.
- #4 SMOKEM WICKED (3-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Should take a liking to the race shape.
- #2 SIMPLE MAJORITY (4-1): Major Player. Potentially ready to hit a top number. Should sit a good trip.
- #5 KICKINGIT (8-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field.
Selections: 7 – 4 – 2 – 5
The Plays
Win: #7 at 1-1
Exacta: 7 / 4,2,5
Los Alamitos Picks – Race 3
Post Time: 2:00 PM PT; Claiming $17k; 5 F Dirt; Field of 6 runners.
- #6 ELEGANT SWAY (6-1): Longshot Play of the Day. Could be ready for a top effort. Barn has been solid. Bet today's live longshot on MyBookie.
- #1 ROMAN EMPRESS (8-1): Contender. Productive recent form. Top connections on the circuit with Payeras and Uranga.
- #3 HONORABLE GAL (3-1): Contender. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
- #4 CHARMED DREAM (7-2): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Lopez puts this one in with a chance.
Selections: 6 – 1 – 3 – 4
The Plays
Win: #6 at 5-1
Trifecta: 6 / 1,3 / 1,3,4
Los Alamitos Picks – Race 4
Post Time: 2:30 PM PT; Claiming $22k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 8 runners.
- #2 DURAN (7-2): Top Pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Ayuso and Tamayo team up on this one.
- #6 CAISSON (3-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet.
- #3 MONGOLIAN MAX (4-1): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types.
- #5 BIG COUPE (8-1): Contender. Potential to get the pace of the race flow. Trainer's horses have been running.
Selections: 2 – 6 – 3 – 5
The Plays
Win: #2 at 3-1
Exacta: 2 / 6,3,5
Los Alamitos Picks – Race 5
Post Time: 3:00 PM PT; Maiden Claiming $15k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 12 runners.
- #6 BLAME IT ON ABBY (9-5): Prime Win Player. Should be able to work out a trip.
- #10 BY THE MOONLIGHT (4-1): Fringe Contender. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Looks to get a bit easier group here.
- #12 SMOKEM HOT GIRL (10-1): Fringe Contender. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race.
- #4 EMBRACING AUTISM (6-1): Underneath. Trainer's horses have been running. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 6 – 10 – 12 – 4
The Plays
Win: #6 at 6-5
Pick 3 (Races 5-7): #6,10 with #1 with #8,6
Exacta: 6 / 10,12
Los Alamitos Picks – Race 6
Post Time: 3:30 PM PT; Starter Allowance $16k; 5 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.
- #1 UFFDA (9-5): Best Bet of the Card. Decent form of late. Race sets up perfectly. Bet today's best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
- #3 HARNEY LANE (7-2): Contender. Trainer is having a great meet. Looks to get a bit easier group here.
- #5 FALABELLA (4-1): Underneath. This one's a fighter in the late stages. Barn has been sending out runners.
- #6 LEGAL FICTION (6-1): Underneath. Trainer's horses have been running. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 1 – 3 – 5 – 6
The Plays
Win: #1 at 1-1
Exacta: 1 / 3,5
Los Alamitos Picks – Race 7
Post Time: 4:00 PM PT; Allowance Optional Claiming $51k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.
- #8 TEQUILAANDTHERAPY (9-2): Top Pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Looks good based on the 85 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
- #6 THERESASILVERLININ (4-1): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.
- #4 DORIE MILLER (7-2): Major Player. Has experience at this level. The 87 speed rating is among the best in the field.
- #3 REDHEADED REBA (5-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint.
Selections: 8 – 6 – 4 – 3
The Plays
Win: #8 at 7-2
Exacta: 8 / 6,4,3
Los Alamitos Picks – Race 8
Post Time: 4:30 PM PT; Great Lady M Stakes $200k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.
- #1 SWEET AZTECA (3-5): Prime Win Player. Comes in with solid form. Barn has been solid.
- #2 MAGNIFICAT (8-1): Contender. Fresu puts this one in with a chance. Trainer is having a great meet.
- #5 GRAND SLAM SMILE (7-2): Contender. Barn has been sending out runners. Has experience at this level.
- #4 A. Z. WILDCAT (12-1): Underneath. Shouldn't be disadvantaged by the flow of the race. Trainer's horses have been running.
Selections: 1 – 2 – 5 – 4
The Plays
Win: #1 at 1-1
Exacta: 1 / 2,5
Los Alamitos Picks – Race 9
Post Time: 5:00 PM PT; Allowance Optional Claiming $51k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 10 runners.
- #6 OTTO'S MAGIC (10-1): Top Pick. Love the heart this one shows in a fight. Barn has been solid.
- #2 THE GYPSY COWBOY (8-1): Major Player. Top connections on the circuit with Pereira and Knapp. Seems to be up against the right competition.
- #8 SOGNO DI VINO (8-1): Contender. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish. Speed figs match up nicely.
- #7 J T'S WATCH (20-1): Contender. Trainer's horses have been running. Race shape gives this one an edge.
Selections: 6 – 2 – 8 – 7
The Plays
Win: #6 at 5-1
Exacta: 6 / 2,8,7
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