Remington Park Picks & Predictions — September 3, 2026

Tipoff draws the Asmussen barn's main hope at 3/1, with Erik Asmussen in the irons and an average speed figure of 54 — best in the race among horses with published numbers. Steven M. Asmussen is one of the most prolific trainers in the country, and when he's sending out a morning-line second choice with a capable speed figure, you have to respect the angle.

Echo Bay is the other Asmussen runner in the race (trainer Steven M. Asmussen, jockey Stewart Elliott) and is the morning line third choice at 7/2 with a 55.83 rating. While no speed figure is listed, the stable's track record of preparing first-time runners gives Echo Bay an edge over the true unknowns in this field — worth including in trifecta coverage.

I'm a Dude To (program #2) has the second-highest rating at 72.82 and connects the Todd W. Fincher barn with David Cabrera — a sharp combo at Remington. An 11% career win rate understates a horse that could easily hit the board at 5/1, especially if Fuel gets challenged early and leaves room for a closer.

Tartarian is an interesting show play at 6/1 with a 66.88 TrackWiz rating and trainer Oscar Flores throwing Tyler W. Bacon up for the first time. A 4% career win rate is thin, but the rating is competitive, and at 6/1 this horse could sneak into the trifecta if the pace scenario gets heated between the top horses.

Helene's Power is the value bomb of this race at 10/1 with a 70.29 TrackWiz rating — second-best in the field — and an average speed figure of 55, tops in the race. Trainer Danny Pish and Weston Hamilton team up on a horse the morning line seems to be undervaluing significantly. If Minnie's Pearls draws the attention, Helene's Power could swoop in for a big-priced exacta.

Wild Impulse comes in at 3/1 — the morning-line second choice — with a 56.67 rating and a speed figure of 54 under trainer Steven M. Asmussen. Stewart Elliott, a seasoned rider, gets the mount, and the Asmussen influence in a maiden race is always worth respecting. A solid show play at a price that should hold near the morning line.

Mystic Mate goes off as the 2/1 morning-line favorite for trainer Robertino Diodoro with Geovanni Franco aboard, carrying a speed figure of 55 — best in the field. The market clearly loves this horse, and the form backing that up is legitimate. In a two-horse battle at the top of the card, Mystic Mate is a natural fit as the place pick.

The Ritz rounds out our top three at 9/2 on the morning line with a 54.17 TrackWiz rating. Trainer Shawn H. Davis sends out Jose L. Alvarez, and while no speed figure is published — suggesting limited prior starts — the rating keeps this horse in exotic consideration at a decent price in an otherwise wide-open field.

Curlin's Lil Gal (program #5) rates second in the field at 80.94 and carries a 23% career win rate — solid numbers for a horse going off at 9/2. Trainer J. R. Caldwell and Rene Diaz team up on a mare whose speed figure of 55 matches the class of this group. If Letta's Legacy draws rivals into a speed duel, Curlin's Lil Gal is the closer most likely to benefit.

Golly Holly opens at 4/1 with a 75.24 TrackWiz rating, a 20% career win rate, and an average speed figure of 56 — best in the field on raw figures. Stewart Elliott rides for Steven M. Asmussen, a connection that always warrants respect. While the top two horses are clearly ahead of her on our ratings, Golly Holly is a legitimate show play and trifecta option at a fair price.

McDude is a legitimate threat with a 73.8 TrackWiz rating and a 33% career win rate — second-best win percentage among horses with multiple starts in this field. Trainer Todd W. Fincher places Stewart Elliott on a horse that should be competitive throughout; at 4/1, McDude is a natural fit in the exacta box and a horse that knows how to hit the board.

Heavenville rounds out the top three at 9/2 with a 72.31 rating and a 30% career win rate under trainer J. R. Caldwell. Rene Diaz takes the mount, and while the average speed figure of 53 trails some rivals, a horse with a 30% win rate rarely drifts off the board without putting up a fight — strong trifecta consideration here.

Cant Stop Munnings (program #4) rates second at 82.73 with a 25% career win rate, and the Asmussen/Erik Asmussen pairing is live at 3/1. An average speed figure of 55 is solid for this level, and this horse looks like the one most likely to press or track the pace — making the place spot feel very secure if things don't break perfectly for the top pick.

Ore Mine opens at 6/1 with a 78.35 rating and posts the best average speed figure in the field at 57 — worth noting in a sprint where raw speed matters. Trainer Ronnie E. Cravens III sends out Ernesto Valdez-Jiminez on a horse whose 13% career win rate is modest but whose speed numbers suggest the talent is there. At 6/1, this is the most interesting show play on the board.

Expo City is the value play of the race at 6/1 with a 78.81 TrackWiz rating — second-best in the field — and an average speed figure of 54 for trainer Dick Cappellucci. Floyd Wethey Jr. picks up the mount on a horse whose 8% career win rate might be masking better recent form. At 6/1, the rating-to-odds relationship here is compelling, and Expo City is our strongest exotic play on the closing race.

Silver Assassin opens at 5/1 with a 67.72 TrackWiz rating and a 18% career win rate — numbers that paint a picture of a consistent horse at this level. Stewart Elliott rides for trainer Karen E. Jacks, and an average speed figure of 56 — best among the third-tier horses in this field — suggests Silver Assassin can keep pace with the leaders over this longer turf trip. A reasonable show play to close out the card.