Photo: Jon Putman / Eclipse Sportswire showcases the significance of the event. In Saturday’s Grade 2, $200,000 Los Alamitos, crucial points for the Kentucky Derby 2025 will be at stake. Gaming, one of the 3 runners entered by Bob Baffert, stands out on paper but will face a 1 1/16-mile dirt race distance where he has yet to claim victory. The post time for the Los Alamitos Futurity, the eighth of nine races, is 6:54 p.m. EST, and FanDuel TV will provide live coverage.

Horse Racing Nation's Free Resources

Downloadable PPs for the Los Al Futurity and more are available on Horse Racing Nation's free past performances page, courtesy of our partners at Brisnet. Additionally, we offer Super Screener picks and analysis for this event, along with recent top speed figures for each contender.

Best Speed Figures

No.HorseMorn. lineBeyerTimeformUSHRN1Gaming2 - 595112982Mellencamp15 - 179107953Getaway Car3 - 189108934Rank15 - 177103925Journalism6 - 18210396

Looking at the Pace

A moderate pace is anticipated for the Los Alamitos Futurity, with long shot Mellencamp positioned ahead of Baffert stablemates Getaway Car and Gaming. This pace projection is courtesy of TimeformUS.

HRN Picks and Handicapping Insights

Ready to enhance your handicapping skills? Consider our $97 deal, which includes Super Screener each week along with Power Picks and Horses to Single reports daily until the Kentucky Derby 2025. Ashley Tamulonis and Laurie Ross engaged in a head-to-head handicapping battle for the Los Alamitos Futurity. While both favored Gaming on top, they disagreed on the exacta finish. Ed DeRosa has fair odds for the Holiday Cheer Stakes on Saturday at Turfway Park, part of the inaugural synthetic championships. He is particularly interested in Senbei, Mo Stash, and Run Carson following the withdrawal of Patches O’Houlihan. J. Keeler Johnson's latest Horses to Watch column highlights three runners to consider across the country this Saturday. Former Pro Bowl quarterback Jake Delhomme joined the Ron Flatter Racing Pod to discuss a pair of horses running on Louisiana Champions day at Fair Grounds.2024 Los Alamitos Futurity G2PostSilksHorse / SireRatingTrainer / JockeyLast Start / Next StartMorn. Line1GamingGame Winner7.20Bob BaffertFlavien Prat2nd, 2024 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile G12024 Los Alamitos Futurity G22 - 5Last RaceNext Race2nd, 2024 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile G12024 Los Alamitos Futurity G22MellencampConstitution0.00Bob BaffertKazushi Kimura4th, Dmr MSW (11/17/24 - R6)2024 Los Alamitos Futurity G215 - 1Last RaceNext Race4th, Dmr MSW (11/17/24 - R6)2024 Los Alamitos Futurity G23Getaway CarCurlin6.96Bob BaffertJuan J. Hernandez4th, 2024 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile G12024 Los Alamitos Futurity G23 - 1Last RaceNext Race4th, 2024 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile G12024 Los Alamitos Futurity G24RankHonor A. P.0.00Doug F. O’NeillAntonio Fresu2nd, Dmr MSW (11/17/24 - R6)2024 Los Alamitos Futurity G215 - 1Last RaceNext Race2nd, Dmr MSW (11/17/24 - R6)2024 Los Alamitos Futurity G25JournalismCurlin6.06Michael W. McCarthyUmberto Rispoli1st, Dmr MSW (11/17/24 - R6)2024 Los Alamitos Futurity G26 - 1Last RaceNext Race1st, Dmr MSW (11/17/24 - R6)2024 Los Alamitos Futurity G2