No change to Los Alamitos Derby
Due to a shortage of entries, there will be no daytime thoroughbred racing Thursday, July 11 at Los Alamitos Race Course, according to a track press release.
Track officials say gates will open that morning for simulcast racing – which includes opening day at Saratoga – at 10 a.m.
Live racing resumes Friday, July 12, kicking off the final three days of the Summer Thoroughbred Festival, which concludes Sunday, July 14.
The main event Saturday, July 13 is the $150,000 Los Alamitos Derby, a Grade III at 1 1/8 miles which could attract multiple Grade I winner and 2018 2-year-old champion Game Winner.
Despite the one-day shortage, track spokesman Orlando Gutierrez said the racing this past weekend went well.
“We had nice crowds throughout the four days, enjoying beautiful weather and great racing. We are looking forward to a nice closing weekend with good racing programs for racing fans. The Los Alamitos Derby could feature some outstanding 3-year-olds, just like it has done in previous years when champions like Shared Belief and Accelerate,” he said.
Photo courtesy of Los Alamitos Race Course
While a shortage of entries cancelled Thursday’s racing, track officials say the Los Alamitos Derby will run this weekend.