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Remington Park Picks & Predictions — August 28, 2026

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It's a scorcher at Remington Park on Friday, August 28 — 97 degrees under clear skies, and the dirt is going to be baked hard by post time. That kind of firm, fast surface tends to reward early speed, so the pace scenario in every sprint race today deserves extra attention before you start circling horses.

Ten races are on the board, mixing claiming company, maiden action, a turf allowance, and two stakes races that give the afternoon some serious teeth. The dual stakes format on the back end of the card makes this one of the more compelling Friday cards Remington has put out this summer, and our analysis has been grinding the numbers since the morning line dropped.

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Race 1

11:30 PM EDT

Claiming · 5 fur · Dirt

A wide-open 5-furlong dirt claimer where the TrackWiz ratings reveal a clear top tier — but the morning line spreads the love around, suggesting the market sees this as genuinely competitive.

win5Blame Da StoopsML 3/1

Blame Da Stoops is the standout on our ratings sheet with an 87.08 — comfortably the highest in the field — and backs it up with a 21% career win rate that leads all nine starters. Jockey Iram Vargas Diego pairs with trainer Tristan Ashford in what looks like a confident confidence play at a fair 3/1 morning line. In a sprint where pace can get honest early, a horse with this kind of rating edge at a manageable price is tough to walk away from. This is our top selection for Race 1.

place8JohnML 5/1

John (No. 8) checks in with a solid 72.55 rating and an eye-catching 17% career win rate — the second-best in the field among nine runners. Trainer Mark W. Buehrer also saddles Charming Oakie in this race, so he clearly has a read on how this group fits together. John's profile says he shows up consistently, and at 5/1 on the morning line, there's genuine place value here.

show6Norway BeachML 4/1

Norway Beach sits at a 72.00 rating and draws out at 4/1, making her a logical exotic play for anyone building a trifecta underneath Blame Da Stoops. The rating is competitive with John's, and trainer Scott E. Young keeps runners honest at this level. As a hedge in the show slot, Norway Beach offers solid coverage in a field where the top three are closely bunched in terms of overall rating.

Race 2

11:58 PM EDT

Claiming · 5 1/2 fur · Dirt

The morning line favorite here isn't our top pick — Fully Funded opens at 6/1 despite carrying the field's second-highest rating, setting up a potential overlay situation in a sprint where true pace figures separate contenders from pretenders.

win5Fully FundedML 6/1

Fully Funded earns an 82.71 TrackWiz rating — second only to The Kween's King in this field — yet opens at a generous 6/1 on the morning line. Trainer Shon M. Dunlap puts jockey Rene Diaz in the irons, a pairing worth tracking. The 5 1/2-furlong distance suits front-runners and pace pressers alike, and if Fully Funded gets a clean trip from post 5, this could be the value play of the early card. The disconnect between rating and morning line is exactly the kind of spot TrackWiz analysis is built to find.

place3The Kween's KingML 4/1

The Kween's King tops the field with a 77.37 rating and an average speed figure of 55 — the best in the race — giving trainer Scott Corderman and jockey David Cabrera a horse with real tactical speed. The 4/1 morning line is fair, and in a field where the pace could get messy, a horse with a higher speed figure can sit just off the early pace and pounce. Solid place candidate.

show2Max's Lucky BlingML 10/1

Max's Lucky Bling opens at 10/1, which looks generous for a horse carrying a 63.66 rating that ranks third in this nine-horse field. Trainer Jody Pruitt also enters Double R Cat, but Max's Lucky Bling is clearly the stable's A-entry based on the rating advantage. For exotics players, the 10/1 morning line in the show slot offers meaningful upside in trifecta and superfecta tickets.

Race 3

12:26 AM EDT

Claiming · 1 mi 70 yd · Dirt

Distance is the key variable here — stretching to a mile and 70 yards on dirt filters out the pure sprinters, and Hollywood Icon's career win percentage signals this is a horse that knows how to close the deal going long.

win3Mr OklahomaML 5/2

Mr Oklahoma carries the top TrackWiz rating in the field at 87.81 and lines up under Floyd Wethey Jr. for trainer Scott E. Young — a barn that knows Remington Park well. The 5/2 morning line reflects public confidence, and the rating supports it. In a two-turn route where class and consistency matter more than raw early speed, Mr Oklahoma's edge over the field looks meaningful. This is a spot where the top-rated horse also has the connections to execute.

place2Hollywood IconML 9/2

Hollywood Icon is the eye-catcher in this field — a 77.40 rating is solid, but it's the 37% career win rate that really stands out, the highest of any horse in the race. Trainer Jesse Sauceda sends out a horse who clearly knows how to win, and jockey Belen Quinonez gets the call. At 9/2 on the morning line, the place slot offers real value from a winner's profile in a short field of six.

show1Hedge the RiskML 2/1

Hedge the Risk draws the rail at 2/1 as the morning-line favorite, but our rating (61.33) lags behind both Mr Oklahoma and Hollywood Icon. Still, a 17% career win rate and the rail post in a route with a wide first turn makes this a credible show play. Trainer Isaiah Ortiz and jockey Stewart Elliott are the kind of experienced pairing that keeps horses out of trouble early in route races, which matters when the pace scenario unfolds.

Our three free best bets span the early part of the card and give you a solid foundation to build from. Blame Da Stoops (Race 1, 3/1) headlines the opener over five furlongs — an 87.08 TrackWiz rating in a claiming field is the kind of edge you want on a baked-out track. Mr Oklahoma (Race 3, 5/2) is the pick we feel best about in the free tier: an 87.81 rating going a route of ground in claiming company, and that distance often shakes out the pretenders in this heat. Fully Funded (Race 2, 6/1) is the value play of the trio — morning-line sixes don't come with ratings pushing 83 very often in 5.5-furlong claiming sprints, and if the pace sets up right off that hard dirt, there's a real price to be had.

The common thread across all three? Speed and stamina both get tested on a day this hot. Horses that can settle early and still have something left — or burst out of the gate before the heat zaps the closers — are the ones to back. Keep that bias in mind as you handicap.

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Race 4

12:54 AM EDT

Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

Edge Chaser holds a substantial rating advantage over the field in this 6-furlong claiming sprint, but the morning line at 4/1 suggests the market is keeping the door open — premium wagering content available with a TrackWiz subscription.

win1Edge ChaserML 4/1

Edge Chaser leads all seven runners with an 85.62 TrackWiz rating and draws post 1 under jockey Rene Diaz for trainer J.R. Caldwell. At 4/1 on the morning line, this looks like a potential overlay given the rating separation — the next-closest horse is Dig Baby Dig at 72.49, a 13-point gap that's significant in a short-field sprint. A 13% career win rate isn't flashy, but the current form metrics suggest Edge Chaser is peaking at the right time. In a 6-furlong dirt race where the rail can be an asset early, this is our clear top selection.

place4Dig Baby DigML 3/1

Dig Baby Dig checks in at 72.49 on the TrackWiz scale and brings a 16% career win rate to post 4 under DeShawn L. Parker for trainer M. Brent Davidson. Davidson is a familiar presence at Remington, and Parker gives this horse a confident rider. The 3/1 morning line makes this a short price for the place slot, but the rating gap between Dig Baby Dig and the rest of the field below him suggests exacta pairing with Edge Chaser is a viable ticket.

show6Lonely WomanML 5/1

Lonely Woman at 5/1 rounds out our exotic coverage with a 67.33 rating, 20% career win rate, and an average speed figure of 55 — tied for the best in the field. Trainer Oscar Flores and jockey Tyler W. Bacon combine for a mare who appears capable of generating early pace or tracking it. The speed figure alone makes her a trifecta inclusion, and at 5/1, the show price gives you a meaningful overlay if the top two run as expected.

Race 5

1:22 AM EDT

Maiden Special Weight · 6 fur · Dirt

Maiden Special Weight sprints over 6 furlongs with a field of first-timers and lightly raced juveniles — the Asmussen barn drops two in here, and the rating edge clearly belongs to one of them.

win11RyvitettaML 7/2

Ryvitetta tops our TrackWiz ratings in this wide-open maiden field at 55.83 — not a huge number, but in a race where many entrants lack speed figures entirely, it's meaningful separation. She's trained by Steven M. Asmussen, one of the most prolific training operations in the country, and goes with Erik Asmussen in the irons at 7/2 on the morning line. A 55 average speed figure in a field where several runners show a zero suggests Ryvitetta has already shown she can handle the surface and distance, giving her a tangible edge over debut runners.

place8VoldenML 9/2

Volden slots in at 54.17 on our scale with a 54 average speed figure, meaning he has actual timed works or race history to lean on — a real advantage in a maiden field littered with unknowns. Trainer Danny Pish also saddles Connie'scalculator, but Volden's ratings edge within the barn points to the preferred runner. At 9/2 on the morning line, the place ticket here offers strong value in a race where top-end form is razor-thin.

show12I'm a TenML 5/1

I'm a Ten draws 5/1 for Hall of Fame trainer Robertino Diodoro, who consistently produces first-out runners ready to fire. The 53.33 rating ranks third in the field, and while there's no listed speed figure to lean on, Diodoro's reputation for having debut starters sharp is a legitimate angle. In exotics, pairing I'm a Ten underneath Ryvitetta and Volden gives you coverage on the third Asmussen barn runner — and the Diodoro connection is never worth ignoring in maiden company.

Race 6

1:50 AM EDT

Allowance · 7 1/2 fur · Turf

The turf route at 7 1/2 furlongs belongs to Penny Powers on paper — a massive rating advantage and a 28% career win rate make her a standout, while the rest of the field battles for the secondary spots.

win7Penny PowersML 5/2

Penny Powers earns the top TrackWiz rating in this allowance field at 87.81 — the same elite-level number that led our picks in multiple races today — and backs it with a 28% career win rate that speaks to consistent finishing ability. Floyd Wethey Jr. rides for trainer Scott E. Young, a Remington-savvy barn that clearly has this mare in peak form. Her average speed figure of 55 leads the field on turf, and at 5/2 on the morning line, she's not an overlay but she's a confident top pick. This is the kind of dominant rating profile that makes the win bet straightforward.

place3Runaway OkieML 7/2

Runaway Okie opens at 7/2 with a 65.07 rating and a 12% career win rate — workmanlike numbers, but the turf at 7 1/2 furlongs is a distance where trip and pace matter as much as raw speed. Trainer Scott E. Young, who also saddles Penny Powers, has two shots in this race, which tells you the barn likes the conditions today. If Penny Powers goes wire to wire, Runaway Okie's profile as a closer or presser makes her a logical place finisher.

show6Code of the SouthML 5/1

Code of the South carries a 63.66 rating and a 14% career win rate at 5/1 for trainer Joe S. Offolter. The average speed figure of 53 on turf is competitive in this mid-level allowance context, and jockey Jose L. Alvarez gives this horse a capable rider who knows when to sit and when to pounce late. For trifecta builders, Code of the South fills the show role nicely at a price that enhances the exotic payout.

Race 7

2:18 AM EDT

Maiden Special Weight · 5 fur · Dirt

A fascinating maiden sprint where Threesocks opens as a heavy 6/5 favorite but our TrackWiz model finds a higher-rated runner at more than double the odds — a classic case of public perception versus handicapping data.

win5Metric ManML 7/2

Metric Man earns an 86.35 TrackWiz rating — by far the highest in this seven-horse maiden field — and yet opens at 7/2 while Threesocks is hammered down to 6/5. Trainer Francisco Bravo sends out two runners here (Metric Man and R P M Revved), and the rating gap tells you clearly which one the barn leans on. Floyd Wethey Jr. takes the mount, a jockey who rides with purpose in short-field situations. A 54 average speed figure in a maiden sprint means this horse has already shown he can run — and that's more than you can say for several competitors in here.

place6Engine Ninety NineML 10/1

Engine Ninety Nine is a fascinating place play at 10/1 morning line, carrying a 64.06 rating that ranks second in the field behind only our win pick. Trainer Cindy Monroy puts Luis S. Quinonez up on a horse with a 53 average speed figure — real experience in a field of maiden runners. The double-digit morning line in this spot looks like a pricing mistake when you consider the rating sits more than 22 points ahead of Threesocks' 59.67 number. Smart exotic players should be including this one.

show2ThreesocksML 6/5

Threesocks is the heavy public favorite at 6/5, and while our model rates her third behind Metric Man and Engine Ninety Nine, she's not without merit. A 59.67 rating and a 55 average speed figure — the best speed number in the field — suggest she has tactical advantages even if the overall rating lags. Trainer C.R. Trout and jockey David Cabrera form a confident pairing, and at 6/5 the show spot is where she makes the most sense for ticket building.

Race 8

2:46 AM EDT

Stakes · 7 fur · Dirt

Stakes action at 7 furlongs brings a compact six-horse field where two horses carry elite-level TrackWiz ratings — and the battle between Cyndi Loper and Giveitaspin figures to define how this race is won.

win5Cyndi LoperML 5/2

Cyndi Loper tops our ratings at 87.81 and pairs that with a remarkable 50% career win rate — meaning half of all career starts have resulted in a victory, a staggering number at the stakes level. Trainer Francisco Bravo and jockey Floyd Wethey Jr. combine for what looks like a confident stakes play at 5/2. The 54 average speed figure is consistent with the rest of the top tier, and at 7 furlongs the distance suits a horse that can press or lead. The rating and win percentage combination makes Cyndi Loper our top selection on the stakes portion of the card.

place1GiveitaspinML 4/1

Giveitaspin is no pushover here — an 84.82 TrackWiz rating and a jaw-dropping 42% career win rate make this a horse that simply knows how to compete. Trainer Mark W. Buehrer saddles all three of the top three program numbers in this race, giving him multiple ways to win, and David Cabrera gets the mount on the barn's highest-rated runner. At 4/1, Giveitaspin offers tremendous place value if Cyndi Loper takes the win.

show3Den's DazzlerML 5/1

Den's Dazzler is an intriguing show inclusion — trainer Mark W. Buehrer's third entry in this race, and a horse carrying a 50% career win rate that mirrors Cyndi Loper's. The 53.33 rating is well below the top two, but in a short six-horse field at 5/1, a horse from the dominant Buehrer barn with that win percentage deserves exotic coverage. This is the kind of longshot-adjacent play that quietly sneaks into trifecta tickets for good reason.

Race 9

3:14 AM EDT

Stakes · 7 fur · Dirt

The second stakes race of the night features a loaded pace scenario — two short-priced horses with elite win percentages converge at 7 furlongs, while a big-priced, high-rated runner lurks at double-digit odds.

win2How About BobML 8/5

How About Bob opens as the 8/5 morning-line favorite with an 84.68 TrackWiz rating and a 27% career win rate — consistently strong numbers for a stakes horse. Trainer Patrick E. Swan sends him out under David Cabrera, the meet's most sought-after jockey at Remington. At 7 furlongs, pace setup is everything, and a horse with a 54 average speed figure and this rating profile can sit mid-pack and unleash a sustained late run. This is our top selection in the second stakes race of the card.

place5FlashoutML 8/1

Flashout is the value bomb in this field — an 8/1 morning line attached to a 79.79 TrackWiz rating that ranks third overall, and a 37% career win rate that ties I Am What I Am for the field's best. Trainer J.R. Caldwell and jockey Rene Diaz combine for a horse with a 55 average speed figure, the best in the race. The public may be underrating Flashout relative to the morning-line chalk, and that disconnect makes this one of the more attractive value plays on tonight's card.

show6C W DazzleML 5/1

C W Dazzle rounds out our exotic coverage with a 72.50 rating and a 33% career win rate at 5/1 for trainer Joe S. Offolter. Richard E. Eramia takes the mount on a horse whose win rate stacks up favorably against most of the field. In a race with a competitive pace scenario, C W Dazzle's profile as a versatile runner who can adjust position gives her a realistic shot at a share — and the 5/1 show price keeps trifecta payouts interesting.

Race 10

3:42 AM EDT

Claiming · 7 1/2 fur · Turf

A 12-horse turf claimer at 7 1/2 furlongs to close the card — the massive field creates chaos for pace projection, but our TrackWiz analysis identifies two horses with nearly identical ratings at the same morning-line odds, plus a chalk with a sharp rating hiding beneath the crowd.

win9Stone Cold LoverML 8/1

Stone Cold Lover earns a 79.79 TrackWiz rating in a deep field and opens at 8/1 — the same morning-line odds as our place pick Timeless Love, despite carrying a fractionally higher rating. Trainer Scott Corderman puts Iram Vargas Diego up on a horse with a 23% career win rate and a 54 average speed figure. On a turf course at 7 1/2 furlongs, late pace and positioning matter more than gate speed, and Stone Cold Lover's profile suggests a horse that can track and strike. The 8/1 price in a 12-horse field with this rating level is exactly the kind of overlay TrackWiz analysis identifies.

place1Timeless LoveML 8/1

Timeless Love is trained by powerhouse Steven M. Asmussen and ridden by Erik Asmussen — a family combination that means the connections have invested personally in this horse's outcome. A 78.45 rating and 18% career win rate are respectable in a large turf field, and the 55 average speed figure leads all 12 runners. At 8/1 on the morning line, Timeless Love offers excellent place value as part of an exacta with Stone Cold Lover.

show3ZitiML 7/2

Ziti opens at 7/2 with a 76.95 rating and a 28% career win rate — the best win percentage in the field — under jockey Floyd Wethey Jr. for trainer Dick Cappellucci. The average speed figure of 54 is right in the mix, and in a 12-horse turf field where things can get crowded, an experienced rider like Wethey Jr. gives Ziti a real shot at finding a clean lane late. The public money will likely push this below 7/2, making now the time to lock in trifecta tickets.

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Remington's card today is genuinely worth your time — two stakes races, a pair of turf spots with legitimate price plays, and scorching conditions that could reshuffle the form book in a hurry. Blame Da Stoops, Fully Funded, and Mr Oklahoma are your free best bets to get started. Everything else — Cyndi Loper, Stone Cold Lover, the full exotic strategy — lives in the premium breakdown. Good luck out there, and stay hydrated. It's a hot one.

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