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Remington Park Picks & Predictions — May 23, 2026

Saturday, May 23, 202611 racesRemington Park

It's a gorgeous afternoon at Remington Park — 77 degrees, partly cloudy, and the kind of weather that keeps the dirt playing fair and fast. Eleven races are on the board today, and from the jump-and-run quarter-horse sprints in the 250-yard dashes to the longer 870-yard tests of stamina, there's a little something for every kind of horseplayer on this card.

The bulk of today's card is maiden and claiming action, which means plenty of horses are still defining their form — and that's where sharp handicapping pays off. A handful of standout ratings from our TrackWiz models have us zeroed in on some confident plays, plus at least one longshot angle worth a look in the allowance closer. Let's break it down.

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Race 1

11:00 PM EDT

Maiden Claiming · 330 yd · Dirt

A wide-open maiden claiming sprint at 330 yards where TrackWiz ratings separate a clear top three from the rest of the field — but maiden quarter-horse dashes can always produce a first-time surprise.

win7Pt AngelML 5/2

Pt Angel (#7) stands at the top of this field by a wide margin, carrying a TrackWiz rating of 87.81 that towers over every other entrant. Trainer Matt Whitekiller puts Cody Rodger Smith in the irons, a confident booking for a horse the connections clearly believe in. At 5/2 on the morning line, the public is already on board, but that rating gap justifies the favoritism. In a field of first-time starters, this kind of edge in our model is hard to dismiss.

place1Painted SamML 4/1

Painted Sam (#1) draws the rail and earns a respectable 61.02 rating, second-best in the field and a solid 25-plus points clear of the mid-pack. Jockey Angel O. Ramirez gets the call for trainer Edward Ross Hardy, and the 4/1 morning line suggests the market sees value here as a place contender. In short maiden sprints, the rail post can be a real asset if the horse breaks cleanly.

show4Over the TurnpikeML 3/1

Over the Turnpike (#4) checks in at 49.82 in our ratings and draws a 3/1 morning line that makes it a legitimate exotics piece. Trainer Tana Caldwell sends it out with Aram S. Martinez, and at this distance there's very little room for error — a clean break could put this one right in the mix. Solid enough to anchor the bottom of a trifecta.

Race 2

11:27 PM EDT

Maiden Claiming · 250 yd · Dirt

The short 250-yard dash in Race 2 puts a premium on gate speed and raw talent — and our ratings show a tightly bunched top half with no massive standout, making this one of the more competitive maiden sprints on the card.

win1Calender GirlML 5/2

Calender Girl (#1) tops the TrackWiz ratings at 57.50 and draws the advantageous inside post for what amounts to a pure speed event. Juan Pulido takes the mount for trainer Kash Reed, and at 5/2 on the morning line she's respected but not heavily overbet. In a 250-yard dash, post position and break quality matter enormously, and the rail gives Calender Girl every opportunity to dictate from the jump.

place4Rsecret ExpressML 4/1

Rsecret Express (#4) sits just behind the top pick at 55.00 and gets trainer Matt Whitekiller's reliable hand with Cody Rodger Smith aboard — the same combo that fields our Race 1 top pick. The 4/1 morning line offers a touch of value for a horse whose rating is within striking distance of the favorite. A clean break and this one could be right there at the wire.

show9Shes So RelentlessML 5/1

Shes So Relentless (#9) rounds out the show pick at 53.33 and draws a 5/1 morning line that's fair given the clustering at the top of this field. Trainer Tyler Stein puts Angel O. Ramirez on board, and the name alone suggests a horse with some competitive fire. Her rating is close enough to the top two that she belongs in any tri or exacta wheel.

Race 3

11:54 PM EDT

Maiden Claiming · 300 yd · Dirt

Race 3 at 300 yards features a genuine class standout at the top of the TrackWiz ratings, but the morning-line favorite is a different horse entirely — creating an interesting odds angle for players looking for value over the short sprint.

win1Sm Alys KvnML 5/1

Sm Alys Kvn (#1) owns the top TrackWiz rating in the field at 84.17 and is being sent out at 5/1 by trainer Samuel Mendoza with Juan Pulido up — making this a genuine overlay if the model is right. The morning line actually installed Jess Rowdy as the 2/1 favorite, so there's a real difference of opinion here that sharp bettors should note. In a 300-yard dash, the horse that scores highest in our composite analysis has a strong track record of delivering, and Sm Alys Kvn's edge is nearly 9 points over the next-rated horse.

place8Jess RowdyML 2/1

Jess Rowdy (#8) is the morning-line favorite at 2/1 and owns the second-highest rating in the field at 75.42, so dismissing this horse entirely would be a mistake. Jimmy Dean Brooks gets the call for trainer Eddie D. Willis, a combination worth noting. The case for place over win is simply that our ratings marginally prefer Sm Alys Kvn — but Jess Rowdy has the public's confidence and should be in the exotics regardless.

show6Spirit TacML 6/1

Spirit Tac (#6) checks in at 69.21 — third-best in the field — and offers 6/1 morning-line odds that look appealing for a show ticket or trifecta inclusion. Trainer Luis Villafranco has Brayan Juarez in the saddle, and sitting in the middle of the pack ratings-wise for a field this competitive is actually a strength. Don't overlook this one when building exotics.

Three races are available free to all TrackWiz readers today, and they give us a solid early read on the card. Pt Angel opens things up in Race 1 — an 87.81 TrackWiz rating at 5/2 on the morning line is the kind of number we like to see when the odds aren't too short to get value. Over in Race 2, Calender Girl tops the 250-yard maiden claimer at 5/2, though the lower rating signals a more competitive field where the margins will be razor-thin at that distance. Race 3 gives us Sm Alys Kvn at a juicy 5/1 morning line with an 84-plus rating — a horse priced like a longshot but graded closer to a top contender by our model. That's exactly the kind of overlay you want to target in short-field sprint racing.

The common thread across the free races: these are maiden claimers at tight sprint distances where gate speed is everything. A clean break today on a dry, fast Remington dirt surface could be the difference between a winner and an also-ran.

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Race 4

12:21 AM EDT

Maiden Claiming · 250 yd · Dirt

Race 4 is a rare case of a runaway model favorite colliding with a crowded maiden claiming field — Lookee Here Daddy's rating dwarfs the competition, but 250-yard dashes are notoriously unforgiving if the gate break goes wrong.

win5Lookee Here DaddyML 9/5

Lookee Here Daddy (#5) is the standout of this card with a TrackWiz rating of 88.83 — easily the highest score among all ten entrants — and the morning line of 9/5 reflects that this horse is expected to handle this field comfortably. Trainer Guillermo Valdivia sends out Rolando Raudales, and the combination should have this horse primed for a big effort. At the ultra-short 250-yard trip, even a razor-thin edge in talent tends to show up at the wire. This is as clear a win pick as you'll find on today's card.

place9Shez Painted MondayML 4/1

Shez Painted Monday (#9) sits at 55.00 in our ratings and is pegged at 4/1 by the morning line, making her the logical choice to fill out the exacta behind the heavy favorite. Cristian R. Esqueda rides for trainer Jose E. Gamez, and the outside post at 250 yards is manageable. She's rated more than 30 points below the top pick but is well clear of the rest of the field.

show10DothrakiML 5/1

Dothraki (#10) earns a 53.33 rating and lands at 5/1 on the morning line, putting it in a tight cluster just below Shez Painted Monday. Trainer Chris Gandarilla sends out Cordarelton J. Benn, a jockey active throughout today's card. At the prices, threading Dothraki into a tri at 5/1 looks like reasonable value if you're looking to go deeper.

Race 5

12:48 AM EDT

Maiden Claiming · 870 yd · Dirt

The lone route race among the early sprints, Race 5 stretches to 870 yards and changes the entire pace equation — stamina and settle-to-run ability matter here, and our top-rated horse is a clear standout against a mixed field.

win2Fancy Mountain ManML 2/1

Fancy Mountain Man (#2) is the top-rated horse in this race at 88.54 and carries a morning line of 2/1, signaling that both our model and the oddsmakers are in agreement. Roman Cruz gets the mount for trainer Stacey L. Capps, who also sends out Slamdunnk in this same race — a dual entry that suggests the barn has strong confidence in both horses but likely a preference here. At 870 yards, Fancy Mountain Man's 88.54 rating is a significant edge over the rest of the field, and Cruz is one of the most active jockeys on today's card.

place6Jos Blaze On FireML 4/1

Jos Blaze On Fire (#6) earns an 81.88 rating — the second-highest in the field — and offers slightly more value at 4/1 on the morning line. Trainer Silas Shaw Jr. gives the mount to John Raul Valenzuela Jr., and at a distance that rewards horses with a longer engine, this profile fits. The jump from short sprinting to 870 yards can be a leveler, and Jos Blaze On Fire's strong rating suggests the distance won't be an issue.

show4Rhaegals RoseML 3/1

Rhaegals Rose (#4) checks in at 67.74 — third-best in the race — and is pegged at 3/1 on the morning line. Trainer Tyler Cole Crawford sends David Alvarez Jr. aboard, and the relatively short morning-line price suggests the market agrees this horse belongs near the top of the show conversation. A solid tri anchor at a price that still offers some return.

Race 6

1:15 AM EDT

Maiden Claiming · 300 yd · Dirt

Race 6 at 300 yards features a high-rated top pick that's being sent out at a generous 4/1 morning line — a classic overlay scenario where our ratings and the public's opinion diverge, setting up a potential value opportunity.

win2El SixtoML 4/1

El Sixto (#2) owns the highest TrackWiz rating in the field at 85.62 and yet sits at 4/1 on the morning line, suggesting the public hasn't fully caught on. Fernando Fonseca-Soto gets the call for trainer Haley N. Hobbs — a barn we've seen field competitive horses throughout today's card. That 4/1 price on an 85-rated horse in a maiden claiming field is exactly the kind of overlay our analysis is built to identify. At 300 yards, this is a flat-out test of raw speed, and El Sixto looks like the fastest horse in the group.

place10Gray Boy SixML 9/2

Gray Boy Six (#10) rates second in the field at 73.65 and draws a 9/2 morning line from trainer Ramon Mendoza with Ruben Castro in the irons. A 12-point gap between the top pick and Gray Boy Six is notable but not insurmountable in a maiden dash this short. For exacta and trifecta construction, this horse is the clear second wheel.

show8Gold Eagle HML 8/1

Gold Eagle H (#8) at 62.92 sits in a tight cluster just below Relentless Frost (62.47) for third-best in the field, and the 8/1 morning line makes it a live show ticket. John Raul Valenzuela Jr. gets the mount for trainer Harvey Baeza, and at odds like that, the risk-reward on a show bet or trifecta inclusion is appealing. Don't let the price scare you off — this horse belongs in the conversation.

Race 7

1:42 AM EDT

Maiden · 330 yd · Dirt

Race 7 steps up to maiden (non-claiming) conditions at 330 yards, adding a layer of class distinction to the field — and our top pick is a significant overlay at 5/1 against a morning-line structure that points bettors in a different direction.

win9Eclipse 2024ML 5/1

Eclipse 2024 (#9) is the top-rated horse in this race at 79.39 and is going off at 5/1 on the morning line — a clear price overlay given the gap over the next best-rated entrant. Trainer Julio Rascon-Almanza puts Angel O. Ramirez in the saddle, a jockey who's been busy all card and clearly comfortable at this meet. In maiden non-claiming company at 330 yards, a horse who rates almost 22 points above the third-best runner in the field has a significant statistical edge. The value case here is strong.

place1Bp Belle CharmML 5/2

Bp Belle Charm (#1) earns a 57.50 rating and is actually the morning-line favorite at 5/2, which means the public is higher on this horse than our model. Roman Cruz rides for trainer Dee Keener, and from the inside post, a clean break could put Bp Belle Charm right at the front. The place analysis here is about respecting the market's opinion while acknowledging that Eclipse 2024's model edge is real.

show8MannfrediML 7/2

Mannfredi (#8) sits at 55.83 and draws a 7/2 morning line that makes it the second choice in the morning odds — suggesting trainer Justin W. Joiner's barn has this horse sharp. Mario Delgado is up, and the tight gap between Bp Belle Charm and Mannfredi in both ratings and morning line means this race could easily produce a three-way photo at 330 yards. A solid trifecta inclusion.

Race 8

2:09 AM EDT

Claiming · 870 yd · Dirt

Race 8 is where the card finally gets some claiming horses with real career records to examine — Lilmissmadeyalook's 14% career win rate leads a field where the morning-line favorite actually has one of the lower win percentages, creating a sharp overlay angle.

win2LilmissmadeyalookML 5/2

Lilmissmadeyalook (#2) tops the TrackWiz ratings at 87.81 and backs it up with a 14% career win percentage — well above the morning-line favorite Say Famous Goldust's 11%. Roman Cruz rides for trainer Samuel E. Valdivia, and at 5/2, this is the rare case where the second choice on the morning line is actually our top-rated horse. At 870 yards — the route distance — consistency and class tend to show up more clearly than in the short sprints, and Lilmissmadeyalook profiles as the most accomplished horse in this field.

place3Brother TommyML 6/1

Brother Tommy (#3) rates at 69.07 and carries a 6% career win rate in what looks like a straightforward supporting role here. Mario Delgado gets the mount for trainer Haley N. Hobbs — the same barn that fields El Sixto in Race 6. The 6/1 morning line is a fair price for a place ticket, and at the 870-yard route, horses that know how to settle and finish often find their way into the exacta.

show5Jb Feelin FroggyML 5/1

Jb Feelin Froggy (#5) checks in at 62.80 with a 7% career win rate and draws a 5/1 morning line from trainer Jordan D. Baumann with Javier Hernandez-Gallardo aboard. That 7% win rate actually makes Jb Feelin Froggy the second most accomplished winner in the field by percentage, and the price is generous enough to make a show ticket or tri inclusion worth considering.

Race 9

2:36 AM EDT

Claiming · 300 yd · Dirt

Race 9 is a claiming sprint at 300 yards where a horse with a massive TrackWiz rating advantage meets a field that includes some legitimately experienced horses — including one with a 25% career win rate looking to spoil the party.

win6Wyn Or LewsML 2/1

Wyn Or Lews (#6) dominates the TrackWiz ratings at 88.54 and is the morning-line favorite at 2/1, earning the confidence of both our model and the public. Roman Cruz takes the mount for trainer Gerardo Arroyo, and despite a 5% career win rate that looks modest on paper, the model composite clearly grades this horse as the class of the field. In a 300-yard claiming race, raw speed and form tend to override win percentage history, and Wyn Or Lews is in a different tier from the rest of this group.

place2Fabulous PhilomenaML 6/1

Fabulous Philomena (#2) earns a 62.10 rating and is one of the more interesting horses on the card — a 0% career win rate in the data but still rated second-best in this field by our analysis. Trainer Michelle Hurdle sends out James A. Flores, and the 6/1 morning line is a fair price for a horse who looks like the clear second choice in our model. The clean slate and respectable rating make this an intriguing exacta wheel.

show1Soar Eagle SoarML 8/1

Soar Eagle Soar (#1) combines a 60.03 rating with a 14% career win rate — one of the stronger win-rate credentials in this field — and draws a surprising 8/1 morning line that looks like underlay on the board. Trainer Luz Chavira puts Cordarelton J. Benn up from the inside post, and the combination of experience and a competitive rating makes this a legitimate show ticket. The price may not hold at post, but if it does, there's real value here.

Race 10

3:03 AM EDT

Allowance · 330 yd · Dirt

Race 10 steps up to allowance conditions at 330 yards, bringing in a field with real career records and some impressive win percentages — including a horse going off at 8/1 that our model actually rates as the top horse in the field.

win1Atsi MondayML 8/1

Atsi Monday (#1) earns the top TrackWiz rating in the field at 79.79 and backs it up with a 25% career win rate — a legitimately accomplished record in allowance company. Despite that strong profile, the morning line sits at 8/1, making this one of the more compelling overlays on the entire card. Trainer Jason L. Olmstead sends out Armando Alvidrez from the rail, and if this horse breaks clean, it's going to take something special to beat it. The 8/1 price on an 80-rated horse with a 25% career win rate in allowance competition is the kind of number that gets circled in red.

place2D FawnML 5/2

D Fawn (#2) rates just behind at 78.67 — a virtual dead heat with the top pick — and carries a 16% career win rate in allowance conditions. James A. Flores rides for trainer Clinton Crawford, and the 5/2 morning line reflects the public's preference for this horse over our top pick. The model gap is razor-thin, so including D Fawn on the place side of an exacta is almost mandatory here.

show9Nme 123ML 6/1

Nme 123 (#9) rounds out the top three with a 77.79 rating and an impressive 28% career win rate — one of the stronger statistical profiles in this field. Trainer Tyler Stein sends out Angel O. Ramirez, a combination we've seen throughout today's card, and the 6/1 morning line is fair but not exceptional. What stands out is that this is a 28% winner trying against a field where our top two picks rate just above it — this horse belongs in tri tickets.

Race 11

3:30 AM EDT

Allowance · 350 yd · Dirt

The card closes with an allowance feature at 350 yards that features arguably the most impressive career win rate on the entire program — Relentless Rocket's 44% career win percentage in a field of experienced horses makes this a compelling way to finish the night.

win1Relentless RocketML 5/1

Relentless Rocket (#1) is the standout of the entire card when it comes to career win percentage — a jaw-dropping 44% rate that towers over every other horse in this race and arguably across the full program. The TrackWiz rating of 84.17 confirms the model agrees, and trainer Jason L. Olmstead sends out Armando Alvidrez from the rail. The 5/1 morning line is a generous number for a horse with these credentials in allowance company, and the inside post at 350 yards is an asset. This is our most confident allowance pick of the night.

place2Fast DrawML 6/1

Fast Draw (#2) earns a 67.71 rating and a 28% career win rate — strong credentials by any measure in this field. Trainer Edward Ross Hardy has Angel O. Ramirez aboard, and the 6/1 morning line offers genuine value for a horse with that kind of career success rate. In a race where the top pick is a heavy model favorite, Fast Draw profiles as the most dangerous alternative and the logical exacta partner.

show5Big Bang RocketML 4/1

Big Bang Rocket (#5) rates at 64.95 with an 18% career win rate and draws 4/1 on the morning line — a fair price for a horse who sits comfortably in the top half of this field. Trainer Justin W. Joiner sends out Mario Delgado, who's been active throughout today's card, and at 350 yards the distance gives horses like this one a bit more time to find their rhythm than the ultra-short sprints. A logical show ticket and tri anchor.

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Today at Remington, our free plays center on Pt Angel in Race 1 and the value angle on Sm Alys Kvn in Race 3 — two horses our model rates higher than their morning-line odds suggest. The full card, including pace breakdowns, exotic strategies, and our complete ratings for all 11 races, is waiting for subscribers. Check out TrackWiz premium and make every race count today. Good luck at the windows.

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