Los Alamitos is all set to host an exciting six-day winter Thoroughbred meet in 2024. The action kicks off on December 6 and continues through December 15, with racing taking place from Friday to Sunday each week. First post is at 3:30 p.m. EST.

Stakes Highlights

The meet features four stakes worth a combined $600,000. The first of these is the $200,000 Starlet (G2) for 2-year-old fillies on December 7. It's a 1 1/16-mile race that promises thrilling competition. One week later, on December 14, the $200,000 Los Alamitos Futurity (G2) for 2-year-olds will also be run over the same distance. Completing the schedule are a pair of one-mile races. The $100,000 Soviet Problem, open to fillies, is on December 8, and the $100,000 King Glorious for colts and geldings is on December 15.

Admission and Parking

Grandstand admission is $3 for general visitors and $2 for seniors 62 and older. Admission to Burgart’s is $10, and Vessels Club also costs $10. Los Alamitos offers free general parking, while preferred parking is $5. Fans can conveniently purchase tickets online on the Los Alamitos website.

Wagering Options

The wagering menu is rich and diverse. There is a pair of $1 Pick 4 wagers on races 2-5 and the final four races. Additionally, a $2 Pick 6 and the Players’ Pick 5 are available. The Pick 5, which covers the first five races, has a 50-cent minimum bet and a reduced 14 percent takeout rate. The Pick 6 will have a 70-30 split, with 70 percent of the pool going to those with six winners and 30 percent to tickets with five of six winners.

Handicapping Contest

On December 14, a handicapping contest will take place. Los Alamitos will offer a cash prize and two berths in the 2025 National Horseplayers Championship in Las Vegas. The entry fee is $500, with $100 going into the contest prize pool and the remaining $400 used for a live money wagering card. Tournament races will include the entire card at Los Alamitos, with permitted wagers including win, place, show, exactas, trifectas, and daily doubles. Full contest rules will be available on the Los Alamitos website.Entries for opening day of the winter Thoroughbred meet will be taken on December 3.