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Remington Park Picks & Predictions — September 10, 2026
It's a beautiful Thursday at Remington Park — partly cloudy skies and a comfortable 80°F make for near-ideal racing conditions, especially on the turf. With ten races on the card today, there's plenty of ammunition for bettors of every stripe, from casual win-bet players to multi-race exotic hunters.
The card leans heavily on the grass, with five turf races spread across the afternoon. That kind of turf-to-dirt split is worth noting right away — on days like this, turf form can be razor-sharp and surface biases tend to matter. Keep an eye on how the early turf sprints play out before you commit big on the later grass races.
The back half of the card is where things get really interesting. A pair of allowance contests and a Maiden Special Weight in Races 8 and 9 figure to draw sharp money, and our TrackWiz ratings have two horses sitting at 88.54 — the highest marks on today's entire card. More on that below.
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Race 1
Maiden Claiming · 7 1/2 fur · Turf
A wide-open maiden claimer on the turf at 7½ furlongs, where the top of the TrackWiz ratings is clustered but the pace shape remains a genuine unknown with zero career wins in the field.
Imatexasbeauty tops the TrackWiz ratings at 87.08 — the highest mark in the field — and draws the rail with Stewart Elliott, one of the sharper riders on the grounds, in the irons. Her average speed figure of 54 leads the top tier, and at 3/1 morning line she's not being overlooked by the morning-line maker either. In a maiden field that's universally winless, that rating separation matters, and Elliott's tactical awareness on the turf should give her every opportunity to find the right trip at this 7½-furlong distance.
Added Touch comes in backed by the powerful Steven M. Asmussen barn, with son Erik Asmussen aboard — a combination that routinely wins at a high clip on the local circuit. Her TrackWiz rating of 84.21 is a close second in the field, and at 5/2 morning line she'll likely be well-bet. She's a logical bridesmaid at minimum if Imatexasbeauty controls things on the front end.
Honor God at 6/1 is worth slotting into your trifecta with a TrackWiz rating of 79.11 — third-best in the race — and David Cabrera navigating the turf course. In a maiden field on the grass, pace can get messy, and Honor God at double-digit closing odds would offer real value in the exotics if the top two have a tussle.
Race 2
Starter Allowance · 7 fur · Dirt
Axton enters this starter allowance as a heavy class standout on both ratings and raw career numbers, but Prince Rama and Sharp Lorenzo make this a legitimate three-horse battle at the top.
Axton is the horse to beat in every meaningful way here. He carries a 44% career win rate — by far the best in the field — and pairs that resume with the top TrackWiz rating at 87.81 and the field's best average speed figure at 56. Floyd Wethey Jr. gets the call for Dick Cappellucci, and the 5/2 morning line reflects his clear status as the public's choice. In a starter allowance where the competition has proven credentials, Axton's numbers stand apart.
Prince Rama owns a 28% career win rate and a TrackWiz rating of 74.94, good for second in this field. Leandro Goncalves has been reliable in these conditions, and at 7/2 morning line, Prince Rama shapes up as the most logical alternative if Axton hits any traffic trouble. His average speed figure of 54 keeps him competitive in a 7-furlong dirt sprint.
Sharp Lorenzo brings a 20% career win rate and a solid 72.64 TrackWiz rating to the table at 3/1 on the morning line. David Cabrera picks up the mount for trainer Mark Buehrer, and the combination of a respectable win percentage and decent speed figures (52 avg) makes him a safe show inclusion in exactas and trifectas — especially at a price that could drift a touch at the windows.
Race 3
Claiming · 5 fur · Turf
Brink of War enters this 5-furlong turf claimer as a commanding class standout, but Springtown's 2/1 morning line suggests the public isn't ready to hand it over easily — a potential pace duel could set up for closers.
Brink of War is the standout in this field on every measurable front. Her TrackWiz rating of 87.81 is the highest in the race by a significant margin, and her average speed figure of 57 leads the entire field — that kind of edge at five furlongs on turf is hard to overcome. Jose L. Alvarez takes the mount for trainer Karen E. Jacks, and at 5/2 morning line, there's still some value attached. The 10% career win rate understates her current form, and TrackWiz analysis puts her well clear of the rest.
Springtown is the public's choice at 2/1 morning line, and there's something to the hype — she posts an average speed figure of 56, second-best in the race, and her 70.54 TrackWiz rating is the second-highest figure in the field. Ramon Vazquez brings strong tactical sense in turf sprints. The concern is that her 6% career win rate doesn't scream closer, but a clean trip from post 2 could keep her honest.
Transom Bay at 4/1 morning line slots in as a workable show option with a 46.98 TrackWiz rating and a 16% career win rate — among the more experienced horses in the field. Stewart Elliott takes the ride for Mindy Willis, who knows how to place horses in claiming turf routes. In a five-furlong turf sprint where the pace could get contentious early, Transom Bay's experience could see her grab a piece at a reasonable price.
Our three free races today span two surfaces and three different condition levels — a nice cross-section of the card. On the turf, Imatexasbeauty (Race 1, 3/1 morning line) opens the day in a Maiden Claiming route at 7½ furlongs, a distance that should suit closers in this partly cloudy, calm-air weather. Over on the dirt, Axton steps into a Starter Allowance in Race 2 — that 5/2 price looks workable if the pace scenario sets up the way our models project. And in Race 3, Brink of War gets a short turf sprint at 5 furlongs in a Claiming field — five panels on grass at Remington can be a lottery, but Brink of War's 87.81 TrackWiz rating puts him a cut above today's Claiming company.
All three free picks share ratings in the 87-range, which tells you the top of the field is reasonably competitive without a clear standout dominating. That's actually good news for value — don't be afraid to use these horses in exactas rather than leaning solely on win bets.
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Remington Park is serving up a full ten-race menu today, and between the turf-heavy conditions, a pair of 88-rated top picks in the late races, and some legitimate value angles sprinkled throughout, there's a lot to work with. Imatexasbeauty, Axton, and Brink of War headline the free plays — all three carry solid TrackWiz ratings and reasonable morning-line prices. For pace projections, exotic tickets, and the full-card edge on all seven premium races, subscribe to TrackWiz and get everything you need before the first post.