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Remington Park Picks & Predictions — September 11, 2026

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It's a clear, scorching Friday at Remington Park — 90°F under Oklahoma sunshine — and the track is serving up a loaded 9-race card to kick off the weekend. The heat is no joke, so watch for any late scratches and keep an eye on how horses are handling the warm-up. Turf racing in these conditions can get quirky as the grass firms up through the afternoon.

Today's card has a little of everything: maiden claimers to open, a pair of dirt routes to test distance horses, and three Stakes races — two of them on the turf at 7½ furlongs — to close things out. There's plenty of action whether you're here for a casual afternoon or grinding a full-card ticket.

TrackWiz has broken down all 9 races. The first three are free for every reader. Races 4 through 9 — including both marquee turf Stakes — are available to subscribers.

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Race 1

11:30 PM EDT

Maiden Claiming · 5 fur · Turf

A wide-open maiden claimer on the turf with a full field of first-time or lightly raced runners — the top of the TrackWiz ratings is clustered tightly, making the exacta and trifecta boxes the play here.

win6Ruby ExpressML 5/2

Ruby Express tops our ratings at 57.5 and posts the field's best average speed figure at 54 — a meaningful edge in a sprint where raw pace translates directly. The 5/2 morning line makes her the crowd's pick too, but the numbers justify the favoritism. Trainer Steven M. Asmussen is one of the most accomplished conditioners in the sport, and having Erik Asmussen in the irons keeps the operation in-house — a connection that often signals a confident, ready runner.

place8Tres SuenosML 4/1

Tres Suenos opens at 4/1 with a TrackWiz rating of 55.0, second-best in the field and well clear of most of the field. The Gustafson barn sends this one out without a published average speed figure, which hints at limited public form — but the rating suggests strong internal data. At a price, Tres Suenos is a natural exotics inclusion underneath Ruby Express.

show9Game of ShanceML 5/1

Game of Shance (53.33 rating, 5/1 ML) rounds out the top three on our board and is another Cravens entry without a posted speed figure, leaving the crowd somewhat in the dark. That morning line of 5/1 could easily stretch at the windows, giving exotic players a nice overlay in the trifecta. If the pace scenario develops messily on the turf, a closer type getting a ground-saving trip could easily nab a piece.

Race 2

11:58 PM EDT

Maiden Claiming · 1 mi · Dirt

Two horses dominate the TrackWiz ratings by a wide margin in this dirt mile maiden claimer, setting up what looks like a match race at the top — but a 10/1 price lurking in third could make the exotics very profitable.

win7Curlin's UnionML 8/5

Curlin's Union is our top-rated horse at 89.12 and carries the field's best average speed figure at 54, a combination that earns the top spot on our board by a comfortable margin. Danny Pish trains this one and sends out Rene Diaz — a competent pairing at this level. Opening at 8/5, the crowd agrees this is the one to beat, and a mile on dirt gives a well-rated router every chance to show his class from gate to wire.

place3BravitasML 2/1

Bravitas rates second at 82.9 under trainer Justin R. Evans, who deploys David Cabrera — a capable jockey at Remington. The 2/1 morning line makes this the obvious place backup, and the rating gap between Bravitas and the rest of the field (Passed Promise is next at 58.51) suggests these two are operating in a different tier. If Curlin's Union hits any traffic or greenness, Bravitas should be right there to collect.

show2KochanML 10/1

Kochan is the longshot angle we're willing to attach to the show spot at 10/1, carrying a 74.11 TrackWiz rating that sits comfortably third in this field. Trainer Terry Eoff, who also saddles Verrazano's Gold, clearly believes in this horse enough to feature it at a competitive trip. The 53 average speed figure and the generous morning line make Kochan the kind of show ticket that can really pad the payout in a two-horse exacta race.

Race 3

12:26 AM EDT

Claiming · 1 mi · Dirt

A nine-horse claiming field on the dirt mile where the TrackWiz model separates the contenders sharply from the pretenders — the top two rated horses sport career win percentages in the mid-to-upper 20s and should dictate the late pace.

win6Mr OklahomaML 9/2

Mr Oklahoma leads our ratings at 84.9 and gets one of racing's most successful operations behind him — trainer Steven M. Asmussen with Erik Asmussen riding. He carries a 53 average speed figure and a 15% career win rate that's respectable in claiming company. The 9/2 morning line offers a touch of value for the top-rated horse in the field, and at a mile on dirt the Asmussen barn typically has their horses ready to fire.

place4T Bones TrickML 7/2

T Bones Trick is the only horse within striking distance of Mr Oklahoma on our board at 78.55, and his 24% career win rate is the second-best in the field — a genuinely solid claiming horse. Dick Cappellucci trains him, and Floyd Wethey Jr. gets the call, a jockey with Remington experience. At 7/2 on the morning line, this is essentially a coin flip for favoritism, and he's the most natural horse to fill the place spot.

show1Hollywood IconML 8/1

Hollywood Icon at 8/1 is the value piece in this race — a 77.94 rating that ranks third on our board, an average speed figure of 55 that ties for the field lead, and a career win rate of 37% that is the best in the field by a wide margin. Jesse Sauceda trains this one, and Belen Quinonez gets the mount. That 37% lifetime win percentage in a claiming field is a major flag — this horse knows how to win and could easily steal the show at a price.

The free portion of today's card covers the first three races and gives you a solid foundation to start building toward the big wagers later in the afternoon. Ruby Express opens the day on the turf at 5 furlongs — a compact, sharp race where early speed figures to matter on a firm surface. In Race 2, Curlin's Union draws our top rating on the card among the free picks at 89.12 and goes off as the 8/5 morning-line favorite in a maiden dirt route — that rating speaks for itself. Then Mr. Oklahoma takes center stage in Race 3, a claiming mile on dirt where a 9/2 morning line suggests there's real value to be had if our read on the pace scenario is right.

The connective thread across these three free races: the dirt is likely to play fast in the heat, so front-runners and horses with early pace deserve a close look. Don't sleep on the pace-pressing types in each of these spots.

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Race 4

12:54 AM EDT

Maiden Special Weight · 5 1/2 fur · Dirt

A deep, twelve-horse maiden special weight sprint on the dirt where two horses stand clearly above the rest on ratings — but the field size creates pace pressure that could scramble the result and make the trifecta box a smart play.

win11Flat Out KelceML 5/2

Flat Out Kelce is our top-rated horse in Race 4 with an 87.81 TrackWiz score — the highest mark in a twelve-horse field — and posts an average speed figure of 54 against a sea of similar numbers, suggesting his edge comes from consistency and form quality. Trainer Travis Swan Murphy sends him out at a confident 5/2 morning line with David Cabrera aboard, a rider who figures in plenty of results around Remington. In a MSW field where maiden races can be unpredictable, having the clear top rating is meaningful leverage.

place1Runaway RubyML 6/1

Runaway Ruby is our second pick at an 80.43 rating and draws the rail with Rene Diaz — a sharp booking from trainer J.R. Caldwell. Her 54 average speed figure ties several rivals, but the rating gap between her and the rest of the non-Flat Out Kelce field suggests she's operating on another level. The 6/1 morning line is inviting for a place ticket, especially if she gets a clean break from the inside post.

show9The Cougars DenML 5/1

The Cougars Den clocks in third on our board at 66.8 with the field's top average speed figure at 55, which stands out in a race where most competitors are clustered at 53-54. Trainer M. Brent Davidson sends out Deshawn L. Parker, and the 5/1 morning line gives exotic players solid value in the show slot. That 55 speed figure hints at raw tactical pace ability — if the field gets bunched early, The Cougars Den's foot could kick in at the right moment.

Race 5

1:22 AM EDT

Stakes · 5 fur · Turf

The first stakes race of the card is a turf sprint that features a heavy favorite and two legitimate threats — but Mi Saturday's elite 41% career win rate makes the race more competitive than the morning line suggests.

win3EaklyML 6/5

Eakly is the clear top choice on our board at 84.54 and owns the field's best average speed figure at a standout 58 — two ticks clear of the next-best runners in a turf sprint where fractions matter. Trainer Donnie K. Von Hemel puts David Cabrera up and sends this one off at 6/5, indicating serious market confidence. The 22% career win rate is solid for a stakes horse, and that 58 speed figure is a genuine weapon in a five-furlong dash where fast horses on turf are hard to stop.

place8Mi SaturdayML 6/1

Mi Saturday is the horse that keeps this race honest. A 41% career win rate — the highest in the field by a significant margin — tells you this mare is an accomplished, battle-tested competitor. The 82.71 TrackWiz rating backs that up, and at 6/1 on the morning line, the market may be undervaluing her. Trainer Joe S. Offolter has her ready if the speed figures say anything, and a stakes-class horse with that win rate doesn't just run for the check.

show7Twentyone N ChangeML 4/1

Twentyone N Change sits third on our board at 71.61 with a 56 average speed figure and a 4/1 morning line that makes him a natural third wheel in exotics. Trainer Mark W. Buehrer uses Jose L. Alvarez, who can get a horse into position early in a turf sprint. The 19% career win rate is respectable in stakes company, and if the pace sets up favorably, Twentyone N Change has the profile to collect a piece of this.

Race 6

1:50 AM EDT

Claiming · 5 1/2 fur · Dirt

An eleven-horse dirt sprint claiming race that looks much more competitive on paper than the ratings suggest — Glory O stands out with a massive edge on the TrackWiz model despite a modest career win percentage that hints at horses-for-courses form.

win2Glory OML 6/1

Glory O leads our ratings at 82.71 by a full 22 points over the next contender — that's an enormous gap in a claiming field and a signal our model sees something the market doesn't fully price at 6/1. She posts a field-best 55 average speed figure and draws Stewart Elliott, a journeyman rider who knows how to rate a horse in a sprint. Trainer Mindy J. Willis has a modest 9% career win rate for this horse, but the raw numbers here are hard to argue with.

place9Beverly DinerML 4/1

Beverly Diner checks in at 60.8 on our board — third in the field — with a 15% career win rate that is one of the more respectable figures in this group. Trainer Federico Villafranco sends her out at 4/1 with Mario Fuentes, and her 53 average speed figure is consistent enough for a claiming sprint at 5½ furlongs. At the morning line she offers solid each-way value, particularly if Glory O draws the bulk of the action.

show6Mystical CodeML 5/1

Mystical Code rates 59.86 on our model, slots in at 5/1 on the morning line under David Cabrera, and is trained by Michael E. Biehler, who keeps a low profile but places horses well. The 52 average speed figure is the softest among our top three, which creates some concern in a speed-favoring sprint — but the rating says there's more underneath the hood. At 5/1, a show ticket here adds depth to any exotic play without costing much.

Race 7

2:18 AM EDT

Stakes · 7 1/2 fur · Turf

A full twelve-horse turf stakes at 7½ furlongs where two horses separate on ratings but an extraordinary career win percentage on one contender turns this into a genuine puzzle worth unpacking.

win3Miss Code WestML 5/2

Miss Code West earns our top score at 85.79 and is trained by Kevin Scholl, who puts Floyd Wethey Jr. in the irons — a combination that suggests confidence at this distance and surface. What really makes this horse stand apart is the 70% career win rate, which is essentially unmatched in the field and borders on extraordinary for any horse at the stakes level. The 55 average speed figure is solid for turf, and the 5/2 morning line reflects the market's respect — but that win rate alone is a reason to make her your anchor.

place11Floras OraML 9/2

Floras Ora rates 84.9 — just a fraction behind Miss Code West — and carries a 44% career win rate that would top almost any other field in the card today. Trainer Francisco Bravo deploys Rene Diaz at 9/2, and the 54 average speed figure is competitive over the longer turf trip. If Miss Code West hits traffic or misses the break, Floras Ora has the class and form to pick up the slack and more.

show2Talkin CadeeML 5/1

Talkin Cadee slots third on our board at 61.06 with a 55 average speed figure and a 25% career win rate — respectable stakes credentials for a horse going off at 5/1. Trainer Scott E. Young also saddles Doudoudouwanadance in this race, so there's no clear barn preference, and Fernando Jara is a capable jockey at longer turf distances. A 5/1 shot with a top-five rating in a 12-horse field is the kind of overlay we look for in exotics.

Race 8

2:46 AM EDT

Allowance · 6 fur · Dirt

A competitive six-furlong allowance on the dirt with a pair of Dick Cappellucci trainees at the top of the market — one is our clear top-rated horse and the other is a value play worth monitoring closely.

win4MellencampML 5/2

Mellencamp tops our ratings at 87.81 — the highest mark of any horse in this race — and goes postward at 5/2 with Floyd Wethey Jr. in the irons for trainer Dick Cappellucci. His 54 average speed figure is competitive in allowance company, and a 11% career win rate doesn't tell the full story when the underlying model this strongly supports a horse. Cappellucci knows how to condition dirt sprinters, and Mellencamp's rating lead of over 20 points on the field is the kind of gap that wins allowance races.

place1Strong PotentialML 3/1

Strong Potential rates 67.8 on our model with a 56 average speed figure that actually leads the field — raw pace matters in a six-furlong sprint, and this horse has it. Trainer Steven M. Asmussen and jockey Stewart Elliott is a capable pairing, and the 3/1 morning line tells you the market sees this as the main threat to Mellencamp. An 11% career win rate mirrors the top pick, but that 56 speed figure in a sprint is a compelling reason to keep him on your ticket.

show7ChivalrousML 10/1

Chivalrous opens at 10/1 with a 62.04 TrackWiz rating that ranks third in the field, giving exotic players a strong overlay in the show spot. Trainer Dick Cappellucci has two horses in this race (Mellencamp and Chivalrous), and when a barn doubles up, both horses typically receive serious preparation. Geovanni Franco picks up the mount, and a 7% career win rate with a 55 average speed figure in allowance company — combined with that double-digit price — makes Chivalrous the value piece to round out your trifecta.

Race 9

3:14 AM EDT

Stakes · 7 1/2 fur · Turf

The finale is a wide-open twelve-horse turf stakes at 7½ furlongs where the top four on our ratings are separated by less than eight points — pace scenario and post position could decide this more than pure class.

win9Tap the DotML 5/1

Tap the Dot leads our board at 80.71 with a 54 average speed figure and a 23% career win rate — solid stakes credentials in a competitive turf field. Trainer Steven M. Asmussen puts Erik Asmussen on board, keeping the operation tightly controlled and the communication clear. The 5/1 morning line offers genuine value for our top-rated horse in a race where the crowd may be splitting action across several other contenders, and Asmussen's record at this level speaks for itself.

place12C W PrizeML 10/1

C W Prize brings the most impressive career win rate in the field at 41%, and our model backs it up with a 76.88 rating that ranks second on the board. Trainer Joe S. Offolter deploys Richard E. Eramia, and the 55 average speed figure matches several of the better horses in this field. At 10/1 on the morning line, C W Prize is a legitimate overlay — a horse with that win rate doesn't forget how to compete, and the price makes the place tab a serious value play.

show3Classy EmpireML 9/2

Classy Empire rates 75.38 — third on our board — and carries a stunning 60% career win rate that commands attention even at 9/2 on the morning line. Trainer Michael E. Biehler sends Weston Hamilton out on a horse that clearly knows how to finish in the money, even if the 53 average speed figure is on the lower end of the turf field. A horse winning 60% of its races gets the benefit of the doubt in any exotic combination, and the 9/2 price still offers some value against the top two.

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Bottom line: Curlin's Union is the standout free pick of the afternoon, and Eakly is the name everyone will be talking about in the Stakes. But the real value on this card — including Glory O's longshot angle and the full turf Stakes breakdowns — lives in the premium analysis. Grab your picks, beat the heat, and good luck at Remington Park today.

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