01:28 Los Alamitos (USA) 13 Dec 2025
Race 3 - Maiden Special Weight
2YO only
Winner $28,350 - 8 run
Dirt (Dirt)
Solid returnee with consistent recent efforts and strong late run. Likely finds minors, but rivals may have a finishing edge here.
Solid returnee with consistent recent efforts and strong late run. Likely finds minors, but rivals may have a finishing edge here.
Recent form holds up; responds well to pressure late in the race. Can battle on for a strong share with a positive trip.
Recent form holds up; responds well to pressure late in the race. Can battle on for a strong share with a positive trip.
Stayed on in last start; reliable in this company, shows steady improvement. Genuine chance to grab a place at a rewarding price.
Stayed on in last start; reliable in this company, shows steady improvement. Genuine chance to grab a place at a rewarding price.
Tends to fade late, lacks sharpness in stretch drives lately. Will need to show marked improvement to contend.
Tends to fade late, lacks sharpness in stretch drives lately. Will need to show marked improvement to contend.
Recently competitive, finishing well in similar grade under Trainer Smith. Should be in mix for the top spots with another forward showing.
Recently competitive, finishing well in similar grade under Trainer Smith. Should be in mix for the top spots with another forward showing.
Fast early, but often shortens stride in deep stretch. Could chase the leaders, may just miss out on a top three.
Fast early, but often shortens stride in deep stretch. Could chase the leaders, may just miss out on a top three.
First-time starter, flashy works, well-meant debut from Trainer Johnson. Key threat, should factor immediately with a clean break.
First-time starter, flashy works, well-meant debut from Trainer Johnson. Key threat, should factor immediately with a clean break.
Reliable at this trip, produced strong finishes recently. Consistent runner expects to challenge late for the win.
Reliable at this trip, produced strong finishes recently. Consistent runner expects to challenge late for the win.
Verdict
A field of 8 lines up for a 6 1/2 furlong dash, competing for a purse of $45,000. This lineup mixes proven runners with the debutant TOASTER, who should inject early spark. SOUNDS LUCKY brings the strongest recent form for late challengers, while VELVET DREAM and WOLF HILL look to grind out finishes from just off the leaders. Longshot HEAVENLY PRINCESS could surprise if the early tempo gets too ambitious.