Remington Park Picks & Predictions — September 5, 2026

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.