Remington Park Picks & Predictions — September 4, 2026

Absaroka is the value play in the place spot — a 22% career win rate is the highest in this field, and his TrackWiz rating of 67.57 puts him solidly in contention. Tyler W. Bacon rides for Oscar Flores, and this barn has shown an ability to get horses ready to run at route distances. At 7/2, he's fairly priced and a logical place selection behind our top pick.

Cawkab is the morning-line favorite at 3/1 and carries a 20% career win rate with a TrackWiz rating of 62.82 — third in the field. The Asmussen barn connection is always worth noting, with Erik Asmussen aboard, and trainer Steven M. Asmussen is one of the best in the business at routing. He's a reliable show anchor, even if our model puts him third.

Sands of Time is just a tick below Rip Cord on our ratings at 83.68, with the same 16% career win rate — and he brings the added intrigue of being trained by Justin R. Evans, a different barn than Rip Cord. His average speed figure of 55 is actually tied for the field's best, suggesting he can match up on raw speed. At 5/1, there's legitimate value here if he can run Rip Cord down late in a pace duel.

Springtown rates third in the field at 80.79 and comes in at 3/1 on the morning line — the public's second choice. His average speed figure of 55 ties the field's best, and Ramon A. Vazquez gives him a quality rider. With a 6% career win rate, he's a horse that's found ways to be competitive without winning often, which profiles well as a show selection in a race where the top three are genuinely close.

Red Hot Shot is the angle play in this race — a TrackWiz rating of 80.72 puts him firmly in the conversation, yet the morning line has him at 5/1, which means the public hasn't fully caught on. Floyd Wethey Jr. rides for Francisco Bravo's barn, and at a 5/2 average speed figure of 52, there's raw ability there. He's the horse most likely to make Pass the Roses work for it.

Luckyblingmountain draws in at 3/1 on the morning line with a TrackWiz rating of 56.11, slotting in as third in the field. Trainer Jody Pruitt sends him out with Weston Hamilton aboard, and at 5-1/2 furlongs, the distance suits a front-running maiden type. He's the natural show play for trifecta construction — close enough to the top horses on ratings to land a piece.

Magical Max rates second in the field at 83.3 with an average speed figure of 53, and he comes in at 9/2 on the morning line — legitimate value for a place ticket. Richard E. Eramia gets the mount for trainer Mark C. Lee, and while the ratings don't match Photoshopped, there's enough ability here to hold second. In a field where most horses are in the 36-55 range, Magical Max's 83.3 is a clear cut above the rest of the pack.

Sagebrush Runner rates at 55.83 — third in the field on our model — and Francisco Bravo's runner draws in at 7/2, making this an interesting price given his positioning. Iram Vargas Diego takes the mount and his average speed figure of 52 keeps him competitive against the mid-pack. He's a natural show play for trifecta bettors looking to complete underneath the top two.

Braken Good is the public's morning-line favorite at 5/2 with Stewart Elliott in the irons for Steven M. Asmussen — a barn that knows how to win maiden routes. His TrackWiz rating of 59.88 is second-best in the field, and Asmussen's record developing turf horses gives this one extra appeal. He's a logical place selection if Wolfberry does steal the show.

Mi Diamante rates at 58.49 — third in the field — and brings the Asmussen stable connection via Erik Asmussen in the saddle. His average speed figure of 55 is the best in the race, which matters on turf where pace control can be critical. At 8/1 on the morning line, there's genuine value in using him as a show selection or underneath in the exotics.

Promissione rates second in the field at 76.24 and comes in at a 5/2 morning line — actually shorter than our win pick, suggesting the public may like this horse more than we do in the win slot. Weston Hamilton rides for Danny Pish, and while a 4% career win rate raises questions, the TrackWiz rating suggests he's been competitive against tougher. He's a natural place play for multi-race tickets.

Zed rates third in the field at 65.05 with Ernesto Valdez-Jiminez up for trainer Terry Eoff, and a 4% career win rate mirrors Promissione's experience profile. His average speed figure of 52 keeps him honest at a route distance, and at 4/1 on the morning line, he's a reasonable show selection. Good trifecta depth underneath the top two.

Paynt Ball is right on Big Kitty's heels with a rating of 84.9 and brings a 20% career win rate — the kind of horse that consistently finds the winner's circle. David Cabrera rides for C. R. Trout, a combination worth respecting in claiming sprints at Remington. At 9/2 morning line, there's enough value to make him the logical place selection if he can't get to the wire first.

Bobwhite Bobby rounds out the top three at 82.14 on our ratings with Floyd Wethey Jr. taking over for trainer Mark W. Buehrer — the same barn that saddles Night Passage in this race, giving them multiple arrows in the quiver. His average speed figure of 55 matches the leaders, and an 18% career win rate shows he belongs at this level. A must-use in trifectas given the tight ratings cluster at the top.

Banterra is the stablemate angle — also trained by Steven M. Asmussen with Erik Asmussen in the saddle — and rates second in the field at 83.2 with an average speed figure of 57 matching the best in the race. At 5/2 morning line, the public has this one nearly as short as the win pick, and when the Asmussen barn sends two, both are worth using. Banterra's 21% career win rate gives him plenty of legitimacy as a place contender.

Bling It to Me rates third in this field at 71.14 with an average speed figure of 57 — tied for the best in the race — and comes in at 8/1 on the morning line, which is the most intriguing price at the top of our model in this spot. Ernesto Valdez-Jiminez rides for Ronnie E. Craven III, and a 23% career win rate shows this filly (or horse) can get the job done. At 8/1, this is a legitimate value play for show and trifecta tickets — don't pass on that price.