Los Alamitos Race Course, nestled in the heart of California, stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of Thoroughbred racing on the West Coast. Los Alamitos can trace its history back to the mid-20th century when the track primarily hosted Quarter Horse races. It wasn’t until early 2000s that the venue emerged as a prominent destination for top-level Thoroughbred racing, following the closure of nearby Hollywood Park.
In the ensuing years, Los Alamitos Race Course steadily rose to prominence within the Thoroughbred racing community, attracting top-tier horses, trainers, and jockeys from across the country. Los Alamitos runs two short daytime meets for Thoroughbred horses, while also still running nighttime races for Quarter Horses all year long.
Among the most notable Thoroughbred races are the Los Alamitos Derby, a Grade 3 stakes race for 3-year-olds with a rich history dating back to 1954, and the Los Alamitos Futurity, formerly known as the Hollywood Futurity, a Grade 2 stakes race for 2-year-olds at the end of the juvenile racing season. With a storied history dating back to 1981, the Los Alamitos Futurity serves as a proving ground for future stars of the sport.
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3YO & Up F&M 6 1/2fDirt | |||||||
| July 4 | Grade 2$200,000Great Lady M. | 3YO & Up F&M | 6 1/2f6 1/2 furlongs | DirtDirt | |||
Los Alamitos Race Course, nestled in the heart of California, stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of Thoroughbred racing on the West Coast. Los Alamitos can trace its history back to the mid-20th century when the track primarily hosted Quarter Horse races. It wasn’t until early 2000s that the venue emerged as a prominent destination for top-level Thoroughbred racing, following the closure of nearby Hollywood Park.
In the ensuing years, Los Alamitos Race Course steadily rose to prominence within the Thoroughbred racing community, attracting top-tier horses, trainers, and jockeys from across the country. Los Alamitos runs two short daytime meets for Thoroughbred horses, while also still running nighttime races for Quarter Horses all year long.
Among the most notable Thoroughbred races are the Los Alamitos Derby, a Grade 3 stakes race for 3-year-olds with a rich history dating back to 1954, and the Los Alamitos Futurity, formerly known as the Hollywood Futurity, a Grade 2 stakes race for 2-year-olds at the end of the juvenile racing season. With a storied history dating back to 1981, the Los Alamitos Futurity serves as a proving ground for future stars of the sport.
| July 4 Grade 2$200,000Great Lady M. | |||||||
3YO & Up F&M 6 1/2fDirt | |||||||
| July 4 | Grade 2$200,000Great Lady M. | 3YO & Up F&M | 6 1/2f6 1/2 furlongs | DirtDirt | |||