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Remington Park Picks & Predictions — May 28, 2026

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Race 14Sheza a Hot SecretML 8/17:00 PM EDT

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It's a wet one at Remington Park today. Rain is falling with temperatures sitting at 82°F, and that moisture is going to play a real role across all 12 races on this Thursday card. Quarter horse racing at Remington is always fast and furious — we're talking distances from 250 yards all the way out to 400 yards — and a damp track can shift the advantage in ways that separate sharp bettors from casual ones.

The card leans heavily on claiming and maiden company early before stepping up to allowance-level horses in the back half of the afternoon. That late trio of allowance races (Races 10, 11, and 12) is where the real talent concentrates, and our TrackWiz ratings reflect it — three of our top four-rated picks on the card come out of those final three races.

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Race 1

7:00 PM EDT

Claiming · 250 yd · Dirt

A wide-open 250-yard dash where the morning-line favorite doesn't match up with the TrackWiz ratings — and that disconnect opens the door for a legit overlay at the top.

win4Sheza a Hot SecretML 8/1

Sheza a Hot Secret (No. 4) tops the TrackWiz ratings at 79.79 — the highest mark in this seven-horse claiming sprint — yet the morning line has her sitting at 8/1. That's a significant gap between perceived and projected performance, and it's the kind of number that should have your attention. Trainer Jesus Ruben Ruiz sends her out with Roman Cruz in the irons, a rider who knows Remington Park's short tracks well. At 21% career win rate, she's proven she can close the deal, and we expect the crowd to sleep on her while the value is right there.

place3Run for MilesML 3/1

Run for Miles (No. 3) carries a 70.61 TrackWiz rating — second-best in the field — and has trainer Matt Whitekiller behind him, who also has Icy Turnpike in this same race, showing stable confidence. Randy Vega gets the call, and while the 9% career win rate is modest, the rating separation between Run for Miles and the bottom half of the field is real. He's a solid place anchor for your exotics.

show2Icy TurnpikeML 2/1

Icy Turnpike (No. 2) is the morning-line favorite at 2/1 with a 68.85 rating, and while we think there's more value elsewhere on top, he's too consistent to ignore in the show slot. Cody Rodger Smith is a capable hand in short dirt sprints, and the Whitekiller barn clearly has two live horses in here — which suggests they've pointed this stable block at this race. Rounding out an exacta or trifecta with Icy Turnpike makes plenty of sense.

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Race 2

7:27 PM EDT

Claiming · 400 yd · Dirt

A deep ten-horse field at 400 yards, but two horses separate themselves from the pack on ratings — making this more of a key-horse race than a full spread.

win8Heza PeteML 5/2

Heza Pete (No. 8) owns the top TrackWiz rating in this field at 87.81 — a number that stands well clear of the competition — and Cody Rodger Smith picks up the mount. The morning line of 5/2 reflects some public respect, but the rating advantage here is substantial enough that we're comfortable making him our top selection. Trainer Stacey L. Capps has him fit and pointed, and over 400 yards, a horse with this kind of edge has plenty of time to assert himself.

place5Can RunML 4/1

Can Run (No. 5) checks in with a 78.58 TrackWiz rating — second only to Heza Pete — and Roman Cruz is a smart booking from trainer Marti L. Rodriguez. The 4/1 morning line offers a touch of value for a horse with this rating profile, and the gap between Can Run and the rest of the field outside the top two is meaningful. He's the horse to beat if Heza Pete has any trouble.

show9Point Peak SenatorML 5/1

Point Peak Senator (No. 9) at 5/1 slots in at 57.17 on our ratings, which puts him squarely in the third tier but a step above the lower half of this field. Bryan Candanosa is a solid jockey booking, and trainer Marla Dayana Vargas has shown the ability to have horses ready to run at Remington. He's a reasonable show horse or trifecta filler without overcommitting on a longshot.

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Our three free best bets today span the first half of the card — a 250-yard claiming sprint in Race 1, a 400-yard claiming race in Race 2, and a 300-yard maiden claiming in Race 3. The standout of the trio is Heza Pete in Race 2, who carries our highest free-race rating at 87.81 and lands on the morning line at a workable 5/2. On a wet track, pace out of the gate matters even more than usual, and Heza Pete's profile fits the conditions. Sheza a Hot Secret in Race 1 is the longshot angle of the group at 8/1 on the morning line — that's the kind of number where a little rain-day variance can turn a value play into a big score. Leaf On the Wind draws the toughest assignment in the maiden ranks of Race 3, posting a 60.42 rating that reflects genuine uncertainty in a wide-open field.

One thing to watch across all three of these early sprints: with rain in the air, be cautious about horses with outside post positions. Short-distance quarter horse racing doesn't leave much room for ground to be made up, and any inconsistency in the footing at the gate can end a race before it starts.

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Race 3

7:54 PM EDT

Maiden Claiming · 300 yd · Dirt

A maiden claiming sprint at 300 yards with an all-maiden field — none of these horses have ever won, but the TrackWiz ratings tell a clearer story than the morning line does.

win8Leaf On the WindML 3/1

Leaf On the Wind (No. 8) tops this maiden field with a 60.42 TrackWiz rating and draws in at 3/1 on the morning line — a reasonable price for the top-rated horse. Trainer Hernesto Ramirez has multiple horses active on the Remington circuit, and Juan Arellano takes the mount. In a maiden race where no one has a win on the board, rating separation matters more than ever, and Leaf On the Wind has the biggest cushion in this field.

place7R U RelentlessML 4/1

R U Relentless (No. 7) posts a 55.00 rating — second-best in the field — and comes in at 4/1 with Juan Pulido aboard for trainer Guillermo Valdivia. The five-point gap between him and Leaf On the Wind is notable, but the gap below him is bigger, which suggests he's a genuine contender for the minor awards. In maiden races, the second-best horse often hits the board even when the winner is clear.

show10Jmg Teller IdeaML 5/1

Jmg Teller Idea (No. 10) rates third in the field at 53.33 with Christian Cardenas up and trainer Juan Carlos Morales-Cipriano overseeing preparations. The 5/1 morning line makes him an interesting trifecta piece — he's right in the cluster just behind the top two on ratings, and in a wide-open maiden sprint, that positioning can pay off. Use him underneath in your trifecta tickets.

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Race 4

8:21 PM EDT

Maiden Claiming · 250 yd · Dirt

This 250-yard maiden claimer is dominated by one horse on ratings — Zz Relentless stands out like a floodlight in the fog, and the betting market hasn't yet priced him where his numbers suggest he should be.

win4Zz RelentlessML 7/2

Zz Relentless (No. 4) has a TrackWiz rating of 86.35 — more than 24 points clear of the next-best horse in the field, Rr Jess a Legacy at 61.80. In a ten-horse maiden claiming field at 250 yards, that kind of separation is exceptional. Angel O. Ramirez gets the mount for trainer Edward Ross Hardy, and the 7/2 morning line looks like genuine overlay territory. This is the race of the card for a single-horse key bet.

place3Rr Jess a LegacyML 5/2

Rr Jess a Legacy (No. 3) rates second in the field at 61.80 and draws the 5/2 morning line — likely to be well-bet as the public's top choice despite rating below our top pick. Gonzalo Gutierrez rides for trainer Rodrigo Covarrubias, and in a short sprint where breaks and gate manners matter, his profile puts him squarely in the picture for second money. He's your strongest place option in the exotics.

show7Fantastic Wagon 07ML 9/2

Fantastic Wagon 07 (No. 7) checks in with a 60.54 rating — right behind Rr Jess a Legacy — and Cordarelton J. Benn gets the call for trainer Maria Elisa A Rodriguez. At 9/2 on the morning line, she offers mild value in the show slot and rounds out what looks like a logical 4-3-7 sequence from top to bottom in the ratings. She's worth including in your trifecta tickets with the top two.

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Race 5

8:48 PM EDT

Starter Allowance · 300 yd · Dirt

A starter allowance at 300 yards with a compressed ratings cluster at the top — three horses separated by just over two points, which makes the pace scenario and gate draw critical factors.

win3Pevs Giddy Up GoML 5/2

Pevs Giddy Up Go (No. 3) leads our ratings at 65.64 and backs it up with a 27% career win rate — the second-highest in the field among the top contenders. Bryan Candanosa is a strong jockey choice, and trainer Marla Dayana Vargas has shown consistent form at Remington. The 5/2 morning line is fair for a horse at the top of a starter allowance field, and the combination of strong ratings and a proven winning percentage makes this our top selection.

place6Euro Special LadyML 4/1

Euro Special Lady (No. 6) is the most impressive name in this field when you factor in her 33% career win rate — the highest among all starters today. The 64.10 rating puts her just behind Pevs Giddy Up Go, and Mario Delgado's experience in short sprints gives her a live chance to grab second money. Trainer Tyler Stein places her in a spot where she can compete, and 4/1 is a reasonable price for a horse with that kind of winning percentage.

show4Anna Jess ChachaML 9/2

Anna Jess Chacha (No. 4) rates third in the field at 63.31 and comes in at 9/2 — a slight overlay given her position in the ratings. Javier Hernandez-Gallardo rides for trainer Valerie Torres, and a 16% career win rate in a starter allowance field is nothing to dismiss. She's the logical third horse in a trifecta and worth including if you're keying the top two.

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Race 6

9:15 PM EDT

Maiden Claiming · 330 yd · Dirt

A maiden claiming sprint at 330 yards where all ten horses are still searching for their first win — the ratings separate cleanly here, and the top contender has a sizable edge over the pack.

win10Apolitical CowgirlML 5/2

Apolitical Cowgirl (No. 10) tops this maiden claiming field with a 57.50 TrackWiz rating and draws in at 5/2 on the morning line. Edwin G. Escobedo gets the mount for trainer James J. Gonzales III, and the outside post in a 330-yard maiden sprint isn't ideal, but the rating edge is significant enough to overcome minor positional concerns. In a field where every horse is still looking for win No. 1, the horse with the clearest rating advantage deserves the top spot on our ticket.

place9DivinittyML 9/2

Divinitty (No. 9) rates second at 54.17 and comes in at 9/2 on the morning line with Ryder Olmstead in the irons for trainer Jason L. Olmstead — a family operation that clearly knows this horse well. The three-point gap between Divinitty and Apolitical Cowgirl is narrow enough that a small break or gate advantage could flip the order, which makes the place slot a smart play for the second-best rated horse in the field.

show7RelativitieML 5/1

Relativitie (No. 7) posts a 53.33 rating — tied for third in the field — and Giovany Estrada rides for trainer Charlton Hunt. The 5/1 morning line gives you decent value for a horse sitting right in the pack behind the top two on ratings. In maiden fields at this distance, the third-rated horse hits the board often enough to justify including in trifecta combinations.

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Race 7

9:42 PM EDT

Maiden · 300 yd · Dirt

This 300-yard maiden sprint has a dominant standout — one horse rates more than 30 points clear of the nearest rival, and that kind of gap in a maiden field is essentially a solo act.

win7Cowboy EckspressML 3/1

Cowboy Eckspress (No. 7) is the clear class of this field at an 87.08 TrackWiz rating — more than 32 points ahead of the next horse — and draws in at a very reasonable 3/1 on the morning line. Jesus Rios Ayala gets the call for trainer Victor Ibarra, and in a 300-yard maiden sprint, a horse this far ahead on ratings is as close to a lock as you'll find at the track. This is a horse to key on top in your exotics and play confidently to win.

place6Triple R CartelML 4/1

Triple R Cartel (No. 6) rates second in this field at 55.00 — a solid number in the context of this maiden group — and draws 4/1 on the morning line. Mario Delgado rides for trainer Adriana Edith Varela, and while there's a considerable gap between Cowboy Eckspress and the rest, Triple R Cartel has a clear edge on the horses clustered below him in the ratings. He's the logical place horse to back Cowboy Eckspress.

show5Eagles Ky DelightML 5/1

Eagles Ky Delight (No. 5) comes in at 53.33 — tied with Winn Onetime Capi (No. 2) for third on ratings — and the 5/1 morning line gives you legitimate trifecta value. Juan Arellano rides for trainer Hernesto Ramirez, who consistently places horses competitively at Remington. In a maiden field with a dominant top choice, the show slot often pays well when the longshots flop, and Eagles Ky Delight is the most dependable third option on ratings.

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Race 8

10:09 PM EDT

Maiden · 330 yd · Dirt

A ten-horse maiden sprint at 330 yards where one horse creates clear separation at the top of the ratings, and the remaining positions sort out among a tightly-grouped middle tier.

win1I Am a Candy TreeML 5/2

I Am a Candy Tree (No. 1) leads this maiden field by a comfortable margin with a 76.56 TrackWiz rating — more than 21 points ahead of the second-best horse. Mario Delgado rides for trainer Hernesto Ramirez, and the 5/2 morning line makes this a fair-priced top selection rather than an overbet favorite. In a maiden race at 330 yards, drawing the rail (Post 1) adds an element of gate pressure, but the rating dominance here is too significant to fade.

place8Kiss Me JessML 4/1

Kiss Me Jess (No. 8) rates second in the field at 55.00 and draws 4/1 on the morning line with Cordarelton J. Benn aboard for trainer Kirt W. Clark — who also has Apollos June Bug in this race, showing dual representation. The jump from Kiss Me Jess to I Am a Candy Tree is significant, but the gap between Kiss Me Jess and the horses below her is manageable, making her the most logical target for the place spot in your tickets.

show7Lil Miss CartelML 5/1

Lil Miss Cartel (No. 7) posts a 53.33 rating — tied for third in this field — and Bryan Candanosa rides for trainer Marla Dayana Vargas, a barn that continues to show up with ready horses at Remington. The 5/1 morning line is reasonable for a trifecta anchor in the show position. With the top two rated horses clearly separated from the field, Lil Miss Cartel is a solid choice to round out your tri tickets.

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Race 9

10:36 PM EDT

Claiming · 330 yd · Dirt

A 330-yard claiming sprint with a significant ratings gap at the top — two horses stand out clearly, and the rest of the field is competing for minor award money.

win8Highest AlibiML 3/1

Highest Alibi (No. 8) dominates this claiming field with an 87.08 TrackWiz rating — 12 points clear of second-place Border Buckaroo and a full 25 points ahead of any other horse. Francisco Calderon takes the mount for trainer Robert L. Esqueda, and even at 3/1 on the morning line, the rating advantage makes this a confident top selection. A 9% career win rate might raise a small flag, but at this level and with this rating edge, the numbers point clearly in one direction.

place9Border BuckarooML 5/2

Border Buckaroo (No. 9) checks in second on our ratings at 74.64 — a solid number in a claiming field — and comes in at 5/2 on the morning line. Mario Delgado rides for trainer Dee Keener, and an 11% career win rate is consistent with a horse that competes regularly at this level. If Highest Alibi handles things cleanly at the gate, Border Buckaroo looks like the clear second-best and a reliable place selection.

show10HotskevinML 6/1

Hotskevin (No. 10) rates third in this field at 62.12 — well ahead of the remaining horses — and Angel O. Ramirez rides for trainer Tyler Stein. The 6/1 morning line makes him a genuine value play in the show slot, and his 14% career win rate suggests he's competed at respectable levels. In a race where the top two are clearly separated, Hotskevin is the most logical bridge to the rest of the field in your trifecta.

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Race 10

11:03 PM EDT

Allowance · 330 yd · Dirt

An allowance sprint at 330 yards with two legitimate powerhouses at the top of the ratings — and a showdown between Roy Hobs and Jk Double Trouble that could produce a very sharp exacta.

win9Roy HobsML 7/2

Roy Hobs (No. 9) leads our ratings at 86.35 and carries an eye-catching 50% career win rate — a number that commands respect at any level. Angel O. Ramirez rides for trainer Edward Ross Hardy, who has consistently developed sharp runners at Remington Park. The 7/2 morning line gives us a slight overlay on a horse this productive, and in an allowance sprint where talent typically asserts itself, Roy Hobs is the horse we want on top.

place3Jk Double TroubleML 5/2

Jk Double Trouble (No. 3) is no pushover — an 83.03 rating and a matching 50% career win rate make him a co-headliner in this race. Jesus Rios Ayala rides for trainer Victor Ibarra, and the 5/2 morning line reflects legitimate public support. The difference between Roy Hobs and Jk Double Trouble on our ratings is about three points — close enough that the order could easily flip — but we're backing Roy Hobs on top and using Jk Double Trouble as a strong place and exacta partner.

show2Fdd Perfect StrikeML 5/1

Fdd Perfect Strike (No. 2) rates third at 65.02 with a 20% career win rate and draws 5/1 on the morning line. Gonzalo Gutierrez rides for trainer Kasey Willis, and in an allowance field dominated by two elite horses, the third slot is where you want a horse with a double-digit win percentage and a solid rating. He's a logical show and trifecta play to round out tickets keyed on the top two.

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Race 11

11:30 PM EDT

Allowance · 400 yd · Dirt

The 400-yard allowance looks like a two-horse battle at the top, but one horse has a rating and win percentage that screams 'key horse' — the question is whether the price will hold.

win10Effortless FavoriteML 2/1

Effortless Favorite (No. 10) is exactly what the name suggests — a 88.54 TrackWiz rating and a stunning 70% career win rate make this horse the standout of the entire day's card. Francisco Raul Ramirez Jr. gets the mount for trainer Jason L. Olmstead, who has multiple entries throughout today's program, showing confidence in the barn's conditioning. The 2/1 morning line won't offer overlay value, but with a 70% win rate and the top rating on the card, this is a horse you need to be on. Fade this horse at your own risk.

place3One Fabulous BoyML 4/1

One Fabulous Boy (No. 3) is a serious contender in his own right — an 85.62 rating and 38% career win rate put him among the elite horses running at Remington today. Angel O. Ramirez rides for trainer Edward Ross Hardy, and the 4/1 morning line gives him real exacta value if he can push the favorite. He's too good to leave off your tickets, and a key-two approach with Effortless Favorite on top is the play.

show1Lucky LukeML 6/1

Lucky Luke (No. 1) rates third in the field at 74.27 and draws 6/1 on the morning line with Ramiro Haro Garcia aboard for trainer Hernesto Ramirez. The gap between Lucky Luke and the top two is real, but the 11% career win rate reflects a horse that competes at allowance level with some regularity. He's a fair show option and trifecta filler in a race where the top two positions look fairly locked up.

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Race 12

11:57 PM EDT

Allowance · 300 yd · Dirt

The finale is a loaded 300-yard allowance featuring the top-rated horse on today's entire card — and the morning line confirms it, though value seekers will find a sharp secondary target at a juicy price.

win1Cardiac CowboyML 8/5

Cardiac Cowboy (No. 1) tops today's entire 12-race card with an 89.12 TrackWiz rating and backs it up with a 40% career win rate — this horse simply wins. Armando Alvidrez gets the mount for trainer Jason L. Olmstead, who finishes the card the same way he runs through it — with quality horses. The 8/5 morning line makes this a short-priced selection, but when a horse rates this high and wins 40% of the time in allowance company, you take the price. The numbers don't lie.

place7Racys PilotML 8/1

Racys Pilot (No. 7) is our value play of the race — a 65.89 rating, 32% career win rate, and 8/1 morning line make him look underpriced relative to his position in the field. Jaime Mata rides for trainer Jorge L. Gonzalez, and in a race where the chalk is heavily bet, Racys Pilot could return excellent place and exacta value. He rates clearly third in this field on our numbers but is priced like a mid-pack horse, and that's a gap worth exploiting.

show2Luie the FirstML 10/1

Luie the First (No. 2) rates fourth in this field at 64.63 and carries a 26% career win rate — both numbers suggest a horse competitive enough to hit the board in allowance company. Javier Hernandez-Gallardo rides for trainer Michelle Hurdle, and the 10/1 morning line makes him an attractive show and trifecta piece if you're constructing bigger exotic tickets. He's a legitimate threat to round out your tri underneath Cardiac Cowboy and Racys Pilot.

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Bottom line for today at Remington: the wet conditions add a layer of intrigue to an already action-packed 12-race card. Our top plays of the day are Heza Pete (Race 2, free) for the win ticket and Cardiac Cowboy (Race 12) as the premium headliner. Free picks for Races 1–3 are available right now. For pace projections, exotic ticket breakdowns, and analysis on all nine premium races, grab a TrackWiz subscription at /pricing — and good luck at the windows today.

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