The Los Alamitos Futurity used to be the Hollywood Futurity at Hollywood Park. I dearly miss playing there, hence the picture from Hollywood Park in memory above. Now at Los Alamitos, it is a G1 event for 2YO with Kentucky Derby dreams. Dortmund is fascinating — his allowance win was great and on that day, I posted:
Dortmund was impressive in winning a N1X just now at #Churchill for Baffert. Very solid with wide trip. Likes Churchill. One to watch.
— Seth Abrams (@alldayracing) November 29, 2014
Since then, he’s become the “Derby Horse of the Moment” — something that we go through every winter. Not that he isn’t legit, but just that the hype machine is out for him. He’s the current future book favorite. Today on Twitter, I ran down the contenders in the race, which only has a small field of 5. Here are the highlights:
Biggest race today is the #LosAl Futurity — which will either fuel or squash the Derby hype that accompanies #Dortmund.
— Seth Abrams (@alldayracing) December 20, 2014
Firing Line is a serious contender. Love seeing small-fee sires w/ pricey sales. Line of David stands for $6K. Firing Line, $240K in April.
— Seth Abrams (@alldayracing) December 20, 2014
Firing Line has also shown talent on the track, too. His last race was excellent and he's been working sharp. #LosAl #Futurity
— Seth Abrams (@alldayracing) December 20, 2014
Mr. Z has been a solid “under” horse, but he’ll need to improve or have the race come back to him. Don’t like either at around 3-1. #LosAl
— Seth Abrams (@alldayracing) December 20, 2014
Ultimately, I’ll pass the #LosAl Futurity. It’s still a must watch as it will yield vital contextual clues about the rising 3YO division.
— Seth Abrams (@alldayracing) December 20, 2014
I do have to believe that the #LosAl Futurity would be a far more bettable race with a bigger field.
— Seth Abrams (@alldayracing) December 20, 2014
Even if it was filled w/ marginal contenders — it’s a pretty undisputed fact. Bigger fields, better betting opportunities.
— Seth Abrams (@alldayracing) December 20, 2014
Image: Ron Reiring, “Hollywood Park Ghost Track,” Copyright 2009.