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Remington Park Picks & Predictions — September 5, 2026

September 5, 20269 racesAll Remington Park picks

Labor Day weekend racing at Remington Park, and Mother Nature is not playing around. It's a clear, scorching 98°F in Oklahoma City today, which means the dirt strip is almost certainly lightning-fast — a detail that heavily shapes how we're approaching pace scenarios across all nine races.

The card is a solid mixed bag: five claiming and maiden claiming races give us plenty of class-drop angles to exploit, while a starter allowance, two open allowances, and a maiden special weight round things out. The surface-switcher to watch is Race 8, which heads to the turf for a one-mile allowance — a welcome change of scenery on an otherwise all-dirt afternoon.

TrackWiz has full ratings on every runner in every race. Three races are open to all readers today, with our deepest analysis — pace projections, exotic tickets, and longshot angles — reserved for subscribers. Let's get into it.

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Race 1

11:30 PM EDT

Claiming · 5 fur · Dirt

Trainer Robertino Diodoro doubles up with the two top-rated horses in this 5-furlong claiming sprint, making the race look like an in-house affair at the top, though a couple of live longshots lurk in the bottom half.

win3Tiger in My TankML 5/2

Tiger in My Tank leads our TrackWiz ratings by a wide margin at 87.81 — nearly 13 points clear of the next horse — and trainer Robertino Diodoro knows this horse intimately. The 5/2 morning line feels fair but beatable if the market doesn't push him down further. With an average speed figure of 56 and a 27% career win rate, he's consistent enough to handle this claiming field at five furlongs. Geovanni Franco gets the call and gives this barn one of the sharper sticks in the Remington colony.

place1Magic CastleML 7/2

Magic Castle is the stablemate to Tiger in My Tank under trainer Diodoro, which means the barn controls the pace conversation and can dictate terms from the rail. His TrackWiz rating of 74.93 is second-best in the field, and a 34% career win rate is elite at this level — he hits the board more often than not. At 7/2 on the morning line, he's a natural fit underneath in exactas and doubles.

show2McMusicML 8/1

McMusic draws some attention at 8/1 as a show-ticket hedge — that morning line makes him a legitimate overlay candidate if he fires his best. His TrackWiz rating of 69.08 sits third in the field, and while his 11% career win rate isn't flashy, he's the type who can sneak into the exotics when the pace gets honest and closers get a look late.

Race 2

11:58 PM EDT

Maiden Claiming · 5 1/2 fur · Dirt

A maiden claiming sprint where nobody has broken their maiden yet, but Props out of the powerful Steven Asmussen barn stands out as a class and ratings standout over a field that's largely short on workable form.

win4PropsML 2/1

Props carries the top TrackWiz rating in this field at an imposing 88.54 and draws trainer Steven Asmussen — one of the most successful conditioners in the country — with his own son Erik Asmussen in the irons. That's a stable that runs to win, not just to round into form. Installed as the 2/1 morning line favorite, he's the clear betting choice, and our numbers back up what the oddsmaker is saying.

place5Running ProductionML 9/2

Running Production is the second-highest rated horse in the field at 82.46, a solid 6-point gap behind Props but well clear of the rest of the field. At 9/2 on the morning line, there's real value here for place exotics — if Props gets beat, Running Production under Mario Fuentes looks like the most likely alternative. He's worth including in all exacta combinations.

show2Cowboy SongML 3/1

Cowboy Song sits third in our ratings at 56.67 and draws the 3/1 morning line, which is a bit of a disconnect from his numbers relative to the top two — suggesting the market may be over-respecting his connections or works. Weston Hamilton has shown solid form at Remington, and Cowboy Song's presence at a short price means he'll likely be heavily played, but he's a reasonable show ticket and exacta anchor from the bottom side.

Race 3

12:26 AM EDT

Starter Allowance · 1 mi · Dirt

This starter allowance mile has a clear top two by the numbers, but the morning line favorite isn't the horse our analysis likes best — making it a prime spot to beat the chalk at a price.

win5Quarterly ReportML 5/2

Quarterly Report is our top pick at 5/2 despite not being the morning line favorite, and the numbers make a compelling case — an 87.81 TrackWiz rating is the best in this field by over 20 points. A career win rate of 38% is exceptional for a starter allowance runner, and trainer Alex Hartman puts David Cabrera in the irons, a combination worth tracking at Remington. A mile on the dirt suits a horse with this kind of back class and stamina profile.

place3Ben FranklinML 9/2

Ben Franklin is the value underneath at 9/2, with a TrackWiz rating of 67.95 that sits a comfortable second in this field. His 20% career win rate and average speed of 55 suggest he's a consistent performer who hits the board in competitive spots. Stewart Elliott is one of the more respected riders in this barn circuit, and the mile distance gives closers like Ben Franklin room to make a move.

show1C F V BulletML 2/1

C F V Bullet opens as the 2/1 morning line favorite despite our numbers having him third at 47.05 — that's a significant ratings gap from the top two that makes him a prime beat-the-favorite candidate. Erik Asmussen and the Asmussen barn don't saddle horses to lose, so the 14% career win rate is worth monitoring, but at 2/1 he's the one we'd fade on top and use underneath in case the market is right and we're wrong.

Our three free best bets today span the early card and give you a real taste of what this track is serving up. Tiger in My Tank (Race 1, 5/2 morning line) kicks things off in the opening five-furlong claiming sprint — in this heat, early speed on a fast dirt track is an asset, and our TrackWiz rating of 87.81 has him clear of the field. Props follows in Race 2, the 5.5-furlong maiden claiming, checking in at the top of our board with an 88.54 rating at 2/1 on the morning line — the highest free-race rating on today's card. Then comes Quarterly Report in the Race 3 starter allowance at one mile, where class context and a 87.81 TrackWiz rating make him our most interesting pace pick of the trio at a workable 5/2.

The connecting thread across these three? All are on the dirt, all project well into a pace scenario that figures to be speed-favoring given the hard, dry conditions. Don't sleep on the value in Race 3 — a mile on a hot, lightning-fast strip can compress fields and reward horses who rate just off the pace rather than burning themselves out up front.

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Race 4

12:54 AM EDT

Claiming · 6 1/2 fur · Dirt

A six-and-a-half furlong claiming race where the morning line favorite isn't the TrackWiz top choice, opening the door for a live overlay that could pay at a generous number.

win3City of CloudsML 9/2

City of Clouds is the standout on our ratings at 84.90 — a full 8 points better than the second-best horse in the field — yet goes off at 9/2 on the morning line while the Asmussen horse is installed as the 2/1 chalk. Trainer J.R. Caldwell puts Rene Diaz up, and City of Clouds' 15% career win rate is modest but not alarming for a route-style horse stepping through the claiming ranks. At nearly 5-1, there's genuine value here and TrackWiz analysis sees this as a clear top selection.

place5I'm Wide AwakeML 5/2

I'm Wide Awake is second on our board at 76.90 and draws David Cabrera for trainer Justin Evans — a pairing that's been productive at this meet. His 17% career win rate and average speed of 55 project well in a field that doesn't have a ton of quality depth. At 5/2, he's likely to be overbet given his odds, but he belongs underneath City of Clouds in exactas and trifectas.

show1Fifty Cent DollarsML 2/1

Fifty Cent Dollars opens as the 2/1 chalk under the Asmussen barn, and while our ratings have him third at 59.22, you can't completely dismiss a stable that wins at a prolific clip. His 21% career win rate and average speed of 55 are respectable at this level. We'd rather use him in the show slot and underneath in tris than bet him on top at what figures to be a short price.

Race 5

1:22 AM EDT

Maiden Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

A wide-open maiden claiming sprint for fillies where the top TrackWiz rating belongs to a horse going off at 9/2 — and our place pick at 8/1 could be one of the best value plays on the card.

win3AroaML 9/2

Aroa heads our ratings at 84.90 in what shapes up as the most contested maiden race of the card, going postward at 9/2 for trainer Juliana Blandi Goncalves with Leandro Goncalves in the irons — a family operation that knows this filly well. Her average speed of 50 is modest, but our overall composite rating gives her a meaningful edge on a field where no one has broken their maiden yet. At 9/2, she represents solid value relative to her standing at the top of the ratings.

place1Sunshine SisterML 8/1

Sunshine Sister is the hidden gem in this field — our ratings have her at 75.88, second-best in the field, yet she's on the morning line at 8/1. That's a significant overlay for a horse who rates this well, and trainer Orrin Cogburn puts Emanuel Castillo Zabala up, a rider comfortable on the Remington dirt. If Sunshine Sister fires anywhere close to her rating, she'll be right there at the wire and should pay extremely well in the exacta.

show5R Joan JetsML 3/1

R Joan Jets rates third in the field at 72.75 and goes as the 3/1 third choice on the morning line — making her the most 'fairly priced' horse in the top three. Her average speed figure of 53 is the best among our top three picks in this race, suggesting she can run a credible number. Trainer Francisco Bravo also saddles Highway Seven, so he's live to win with either barn entry, and Floyd Wethey Jr. is a capable fit for the six-furlong distance.

Race 6

1:50 AM EDT

Allowance · 5 1/2 fur · Dirt

An allowance sprint that reads almost dead-even on paper — ratings are clustered within just a few points — but career win percentage tells a very different story, with two horses in this field boasting perfect records.

win4SorchaML 2/1

Sorcha carries a 100% career win rate, leads our TrackWiz ratings at 58.33, and draws David Cabrera for trainer Todd Fincher — one of the sharper conditioners when he points a horse at an allowance spot. In a field where the ratings are tightly bunched, perfect record horses deserve extra weight, and Sorcha's average speed of 55 is tied for best in the field. At 2/1, she's the deserving favorite and our top selection.

place3Crowning VictoriaML 5/2

Crowning Victoria rates third in the field at 57.50 but brings the Asmussen stable horsepower with Erik Asmussen up — a pairing that's hard to dismiss even when odds are short. She also boasts a 50% career win rate, meaning she's been competitive at every level she's run. At 5/2, she's a natural place horse and anchor for exactas underneath Sorcha.

show5Sharp BoomML 3/1

Sharp Boom shares the 100% career win rate distinction with Sorcha, which makes this horse intriguing despite rating slightly lower at 56.67. Trainer Jesse Oberlander puts Jose Alvarez up, and at 3/1 on the morning line, Sharp Boom could easily be overbet down from that number given the perfect record. She's our show selection and a legitimate contender if Sorcha gets shuffled or stumbles early.

Race 7

2:18 AM EDT

Maiden Special Weight · 5 1/2 fur · Dirt

The Asmussen barn sends two horses postward in this maiden special weight sprint, and one of them is the clear class of the field on ratings — making the betting strategy here mostly about identifying what hits the board behind their top horse.

win8Express SuccessML 5/2

Express Success is the most dominant single-horse rating advantage on today's card, posting an 87.81 TrackWiz score in a field where the next-best horse is 56.67 — a 31-point gap. Trainer Steven Asmussen puts Erik Asmussen in the irons, a barn-and-jockey combo that runs at the top of the game. An average speed of 55 gives him measurable form to work from, and at 5/2, he's the clear top selection and the horse to beat in all exotics.

place7T RedML 3/1

T Red is the stablemate from the Asmussen barn at 3/1, and in a race where the stable controls two tickets, it's worth taking the second entry underneath for exacta coverage. His rating of 56.67 leads the rest of the field (outside of Express Success), and Stewart Elliott is a reliable hand for the connections. If Express Success wins as expected, T Red could easily complete the exacta at a solid price.

show4Dont Worry Bout ItML 9/2

Dont Worry Bout It rates fourth in the field at 54.17 and opens at 9/2 for trainer Austin Gustafson with Ramon Vazquez aboard. She has no recorded speed figure yet, which introduces some uncertainty, but her composite rating suggests she's put in credible works and comes into this spot ready to compete. At 9/2, she's a reasonable show ticket and a piece of the trifecta underneath the Asmussen duo.

Race 8

2:46 AM EDT

Allowance · 1 mi · Turf

The lone turf race on the card features a legitimate standout on ratings, but the morning line favorite is a different horse — creating what shapes up as the best overlay opportunity of the evening.

win5Colonel YorkeML 5/2

Colonel Yorke tops our TrackWiz ratings at 87.81 — more than 20 points ahead of the second-best horse in this turf allowance mile — and goes at 5/2 for trainer Mindy Willis with Stewart Elliott in the irons. His 34% career win rate is strong at this level, and the combination of elite ratings and a proven winning history on the board makes him the clear top selection. The turf at a mile is a test of tactical pace and late run, and everything about Colonel Yorke's profile says he fits.

place1Saline RiverML 2/1

Saline River opens as the 2/1 morning line favorite despite rating second on our board at 65.58 — nearly 23 points behind Colonel Yorke. That said, a 35% career win rate is the best in the field, and trainer Robertino Diodoro with Ramon Vazquez is a combination that wins on this circuit. He's a strong place contender and the logical second choice, even if we think the market has his role slightly wrong.

show2E LionML 5/1

E Lion rates third at 63.96 and draws 5/1 morning line odds, making him the most generous price among our top three selections in this race. Trainer Shane Wilson puts Geovanni Franco aboard, and a 33% career win rate mirrors Saline River's consistency profile. At 5-1 on the turf, E Lion is worth a look in exactas and trifectas — he's close enough to the top two to land on the board if either stumbles.

Race 9

3:14 AM EDT

Claiming · 1 mi · Dirt

The nightcap is a one-mile claiming race with a clear ratings standout, but the field is unusually deep for a claiming route — several horses carry respectable win percentages and speed figures that keep this from being a one-horse show on paper.

win3Shari's MagicML 7/2

Shari's Magic leads all horses in this field with an 86.35 TrackWiz rating and a 33% career win rate, and she gets trainer Robertino Diodoro with Geovanni Franco — one of the better barn-and-rider combos at this meet. Her average speed of 54 is solid for a one-mile claiming route, and Diodoro consistently finds spots where his horses fire. At 7/2 on the morning line, she's the value play on top and our strongest confidence pick of the nightcap.

place7Easy KissML 5/2

Easy Kiss is the 5/2 morning line second choice for the Asmussen barn with Erik Asmussen up, and while our ratings have her second at 78.99, there's a meaningful gap between her and Shari's Magic. Her 12% career win rate is modest, but Asmussen horses in claiming routes tend to run competitively right out of the box. She's a natural place horse in all exotics and a legitimate threat to beat our top pick if pace sets up favorably.

show1EdgewaterML 9/2

Edgewater is the most intriguing profile in the bottom half of this field — a 50% career win rate leads everyone in the race, yet she opens at 9/2. That perfect winning record suggests she's been competing at a lower level and may be stepping up, but the raw percentage is hard to ignore. Trainer J.R. Caldwell with Rene Diaz gives her a legitimate chance to round out the trifecta, and at 9/2, there's value in the show spot.

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Three strong free best bets to lead you in — Tiger in My Tank, Props, and Quarterly Report — with the heat-baked Remington dirt playing right into the speed-favoring profile our ratings love today. For the full card, pace maps, and exotic ticket strategy across all nine races, subscribers have everything waiting at TrackWiz Premium. Good luck out there, and stay hydrated — you and the horses both.

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