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Remington Park Picks & Predictions — October 2, 2026

October 2, 20269 racesAll Remington Park picks

It's a crisp Friday afternoon at Remington Park — partly cloudy skies, 70°F, and the kind of weather that makes you wish every race day felt this good. With conditions like these, expect the turf course to be playing fair and fast, which matters a lot today because three of the nine races are run on the grass.

Nine races are on the board, mixing Maiden Special Weights, Claimers, a Starter Allowance, and an Allowance turf feature in Race 8 that looks like the day's most competitive affair. There's a nice spread of distances too — from quick 5-furlong sprints to a 7.5-furlong turf route — so pace scenarios vary wildly from race to race.

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Race 1

11:30 PM EDT

Maiden Special Weight · 5 fur · Turf

A wide-open maiden turf sprint where our ratings separate a clear top tier from the rest of the field — but at odds like 8/1 and 10/1 on our top two picks, there's real value hiding in plain sight.

win3Yo MoML 8/1

Yo Mo draws our top rating at 79.79 — a healthy gap over every other horse in this maiden turf field — and comes in at a morning line of 8/1, which looks like a gift. Trainer Ronnie E. Cravens III sends him out with Ernesto Valdez-Jiminez aboard, a solid pairing for this distance. With an average speed figure of 54, Yo Mo has shown enough in the gate to suggest he belongs at the top of this field. In a maiden sprint where raw ability often wins out, the TrackWiz edge here is too big to ignore.

place5Run Louie RunML 10/1

Run Louie Run is our second-highest rated horse in the field at 70.03 and goes at 10/1 on the morning line — a genuine value play for your exotics. Trainer Scott E. Young has him ready at five furlongs on turf, and the horse's average speed figure of 52 keeps him competitive with the upper tier. At double-digit odds, he's the kind of price you build exactas and trifectas around.

show4MactakML 7/2

Mactak slots in as our show pick with a 68.75 rating and the buzz that comes with the Steven M. Asmussen barn — one of the most successful training operations in the country. Erik Asmussen takes the mount, keeping this one in-house, which often signals confidence from connections. The 7/2 morning line makes him likely to be bet down, so rosing him in trifecta combinations at a lower price is the smart play here.

Race 2

11:58 PM EDT

Maiden Special Weight · 6 fur · Dirt

The favorites in this maiden dirt sprint face a sneaky threat from mid-pack as our ratings suggest the morning-line order dramatically undervalues two horses sitting near the top of the TrackWiz leaderboard.

win1WilburtonML 7/2

Wilburton tops our ratings at 74.76 and goes as the morning-line favorite at 7/2 — the numbers and the market agree here. Tyler W. Bacon gets the call for trainer Gene Jacquot, and with an average speed figure of 55, Wilburton has the raw pace to handle this six-furlong maiden sprint. He's not a standout at the price, but the rating lead is real and backing him in a maiden field is justified.

place8Engine Ninety NineML 12/1

Engine Ninety Nine is the sneakiest horse on the card at 12/1 on the morning line despite owning a 68.50 TrackWiz rating — second only to Wilburton in this field. Trainer Cindy Monroy sends him out with Luis S. Quinonez up, and the horse has an average speed figure of 54, which is right in the mix. If he fires his best effort, 12/1 is serious overlay territory and he's the prime exotic play in this race.

show3Lucky YouML 9/2

Lucky You rates out at 66.49 and lands at 9/2 on the morning line for trainer Mark W. Buehrer. He's a reasonable hedge at that price — third on our ratings board — and with Jose L. Alvarez handling the riding duties, he'll get a professional trip. In a contentious maiden field, adding him underneath in tri combinations makes sense.

Race 3

12:26 AM EDT

Claiming · 5 1/2 fur · Dirt

C W Dazzle looks like the standout in this claiming sprint, but Photoshopped adds intrigue as an 8/1 overlay with legitimate credentials — this could be a race where the exotics pay generously.

win6C W DazzleML 2/1

C W Dazzle is a dominant figure in this field with an 88.54 TrackWiz rating — the highest mark by a significant margin over anyone else in the race. A 20% career win rate adds real-world support to the model's opinion, and Richard E. Eramia gets the mount for trainer Joe S. Offolter. At 2/1 on the morning line, there's not much value in the win pool, but the confidence level is high — this is the kind of horse you use as your anchor in exactas and trifectas.

place2PhotoshoppedML 8/1

Photoshopped sits at 8/1 on the morning line despite a 73.91 rating and an eye-catching 25% career win percentage — that's a horse who knows how to finish the job. The Steven M. Asmussen-Erik Asmussen combination is as reliable as it gets at Remington Park, and an average speed figure of 54 keeps him right in the speed hunt at 5.5 furlongs. At that price, he's the value play of this race and a must-use underneath in exotics.

show4Shelley's SecretML 3/1

Shelley's Secret brings a 25% career win rate to the table alongside a 67.95 rating — making her legitimately dangerous in a claiming field like this. Oscar Flores sends her out with Tyler W. Bacon aboard, the same trainer who handles Howboutcha in this very race, so he knows the matchup well. At 3/1, she's fairly priced as a show play and a solid trifecta piece.

Our three free picks cover the opening act nicely. Race 1 kicks things off on the turf at 5 furlongs, where Yo Mo (8/1 morning line, TrackWiz rating 79.79) jumps out as our top selection — a genuine overlay if the board respects that morning line price. Race 2 shifts to a 6-furlong dirt sprint for Maiden Special Weight runners, and Wilburton (7/2) earned the nod with a solid 74.76 rating. Then Race 3 brings us our highest-rated free pick of the bunch: C W Dazzle sits at 2/1 on the morning line but carries an 88.54 TrackWiz rating that suggests the favorite tag is well-earned in this 5.5-furlong dirt Claimer.

One thread connecting these early races — the turf in Race 1 should reward horses that settle early and finish, while the dirt sprints in Races 2 and 3 look like they'll favor pace-pressers given the short distances. C W Dazzle in Race 3 is the free pick we feel best about on the whole card, and at 2/1, that's not a bad place to start the afternoon.

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Race 4

12:54 AM EDT

Starter Allowance · 6 1/2 fur · Dirt

This starter allowance at 6.5 furlongs shapes up as a legitimate pace battle with several horses showing competitive win percentages, making Lottery Ticket's rating edge all the more meaningful.

win4Lottery TicketML 5/1

Lottery Ticket posts our top rating in this field at 84.17 and carries a 23% career win rate — numbers that pop in a starter allowance field where consistency matters. Trainer Gwendolyn K. Crosser has her horses ready, and Leandro D. Goncalves gets the riding assignment. An average speed figure of 54 at a mile-plus distance suggests she handles the extra ground well, and at 5/1 on the morning line, there's a touch of overlay value on what our model considers the class of this field.

place6Avalon GirlML 10/1

Avalon Girl comes in at 10/1 on the morning line but posts a 72.89 TrackWiz rating — third on our board and a genuine value play. Stewart Elliott, a seasoned hand around Remington, gets the mount for trainer Kari Craddock, and her 17% career win rate shows she competes consistently. In a ten-horse field with serious pace, a stalker type at 10/1 could find herself rolling past tiring leaders in the stretch.

show10CuecaML 6/1

Cueca rates at 67.33 with a 20% career win rate and goes at 6/1 for trainer Francisco Bravo with Iram Vargas Diego up. She's been in the money consistently and fits naturally as a pace-pressing type who can benefit from any early speed battle that unfolds. Use her in trifectas — the price is fair and the form is legitimate.

Race 5

1:22 AM EDT

Maiden Special Weight · 5 fur · Turf

Queen's Edge separates herself from the field on ratings in this maiden turf sprint, but the rest of the card is tightly grouped, making second and third slots genuinely competitive and worth exploring for exotic wagerers.

win4Queen's EdgeML 4/1

Queen's Edge is a serious standout with an 85.62 TrackWiz rating — a clear class edge over the entire field in this maiden turf sprint. Trainer Ronnie E. Cravens III sends her out with Mario Fuentes aboard, and an average speed figure of 54 supports her ability to contend on a turf sprint surface. At 4/1 on the morning line, she's the most straightforward win bet on the early card — bet your confidence here.

place5Top Shelf ShakeML 5/1

Top Shelf Shake rates at 56.67 with an average speed figure of 54 and goes at 5/1 for J.R. Caldwell — a trainer who has two horses in this race, which sometimes signals stable confidence in a specific runner. Iram Vargas Diego handles the riding, and at five furlongs on turf, early pace figures to matter. If Queen's Edge is taken to the wire, Top Shelf Shake has the profile to run second.

show9I'm a TenML 3/1

I'm a Ten matches Top Shelf Shake's 56.67 rating but brings the added credibility of trainer Robertino Diodoro, a trainer with strong win percentages at various meet levels. Ramon A. Vazquez takes the mount, and the 3/1 morning line suggests the market is already on board. In a tight mid-pack, she's a safe show selection and a useful trifecta fill.

Race 6

1:50 AM EDT

Claiming · 5 1/2 fur · Dirt

Steven M. Asmussen sends out two horses in this claiming sprint and both sit near the top of our ratings board — the barn dominance is real, and the question is which one fires first.

win2PotentiatorML 5/2

Potentiator is our top-rated horse in Race 6 at 84.60 with an elite 33% career win rate — one in three starts, this horse hits the board for a win. Erik Asmussen takes the mount for trainer Steven M. Asmussen, keeping this one firmly in the powerhouse barn's corner. The average speed figure of 54 at 5.5 furlongs on dirt is right in the pocket, and the 5/2 morning line is fair for a horse this consistent.

place3Curly's One ThingML 8/1

Curly's One Thing is the other Asmussen entry and posts a 79.79 rating with a standout average speed figure of 56 — the highest in the field. Stewart Elliott, an experienced jockey, gets the call, and while the 6% career win rate might give pause, speed figure horses in sprint claiming races often outperform their win percentage by hitting the board at big prices. At 8/1, he's a must-use in exactas underneath Potentiator.

show6Kartwheel KirbyML 3/1

Kartwheel Kirby rates at 75.99 for trainer Oscar Flores with Tyler W. Bacon up, and the 16% career win rate keeps him respectable in this company. His average speed figure of 55 puts him in the speed conversation, and at 3/1, he's a legitimate show play and a smart trifecta inclusion. Flores is a trainer who consistently puts his horses in spots to fire.

Race 7

2:18 AM EDT

Maiden Special Weight · 7 fur · Dirt

A maiden dirt sprint at seven furlongs that tests the stamina of first-timers and lightly raced horses alike — the Asmussen barn holds sway here, but Arco Thunder at 6/1 could complicate things significantly.

win4Rocky RaccoonML 5/2

Rocky Raccoon tops our ratings at 63.66 and draws the Asmussen-Erik Asmussen combination — a pairing that consistently gets results at Remington Park. The 5/2 morning line makes him the second choice on the board, and his average speed figure of 53 at seven furlongs suggests he can carry his pace into the stretch. In a maiden field where class edges matter most, our model gives him a meaningful advantage.

place1Arco ThunderML 6/1

Arco Thunder posts a 57.75 rating and shapes up as a legitimate threat at 6/1 — one of the better-priced horses on our board for this race. Trainer Tim Dixon sends him out with Richard E. Eramia, and an average speed figure of 54 puts him right in the speed mix. This is a horse who could easily run second and offers solid exacta value as an overlay.

show2SudeikisML 3/1

Sudeikis sits at 3/1 on the morning line with a 56.67 rating and the consistent services of Tyler W. Bacon for trainer Justin R. Evans. The average speed figure of 55 is actually higher than Rocky Raccoon's, which makes him a legitimate pace threat who could be on or near the lead. He's the kind of horse you use in all your trifecta combinations — respected enough to be in the money, priced to pay.

Race 8

2:46 AM EDT

Allowance · 7 1/2 fur · Turf

This turf allowance at 7.5 furlongs is headlined by a significant ratings gap — Expo City sits well clear of the field according to our model, yet goes at 6/1, making this one of the more compelling win bets on today's card.

win5Expo CityML 6/1

Expo City leads our ratings by a wide margin at 82.71 in a field where the next-best horse is Marc at 68.64 — that's a substantial edge in an allowance field that should feature competitive form. Floyd Wethey Jr. takes the mount for trainer Dick Cappellucci, and an average speed figure of 54 on turf at 7.5 furlongs fits the distance profile well. The 6/1 morning line is a genuine overlay given what our model sees here — this is our best value bet in Race 8.

place1MarcML 5/2

Marc draws the rail with Erik Asmussen up for the powerful Steven M. Asmussen barn and rates second in the field at 68.64. The 5/2 morning line reflects both the barn's reputation and the horse's consistent form, and a 14% career win rate shows he's been competitive against allowance company. He should be right there in the stretch and makes a reliable exacta partner.

show4Dutton's SongML 5/1

Dutton's Song rates at 55.44 with an average speed figure of 55 — the highest in this field — and goes at a fair 5/1 for trainer Shawn H. Davis with Stewart Elliott aboard. The 11% career win rate suggests he battles, and at 7.5 furlongs on turf, that high speed figure could translate into a pressing pace that holds up for a piece. He's a solid show play and deserves a spot in your trifectas.

Race 9

3:14 AM EDT

Claiming · 5 1/2 fur · Dirt

A full twelve-horse claiming field at 5.5 furlongs sets up as a wide-open sprint, but three horses cluster near the top of our ratings board and separate themselves meaningfully from the rest of the pack.

win12SolevoML 7/2

Solevo tops our ratings at 81.16 and draws the Erik Asmussen-Steven M. Asmussen combination — a barn that shows up again and again on this card for good reason. The 7/2 morning line is reasonable, and while the 9% career win rate may seem modest, our model accounts for pace and class in ways raw win percentage doesn't capture. With an average speed figure of 54 in a 5.5-furlong sprint, Solevo is poised to be right on pace when it matters most.

place4Copper EchoML 4/1

Copper Echo rates just behind Solevo at 79.57 and sports an average speed figure of 56 — tied for the highest in this field alongside Sidetown. Tyler W. Bacon gets the mount for trainer Schuyler Condon, and a 12% career win rate in a large field is nothing to dismiss. At 4/1, he's a strong exacta play and one of the more dangerous pace horses in this crowded sprint.

show3SidetownML 5/1

Sidetown matches Copper Echo's average speed figure at 56 and rates at 78.54 with an 18% career win rate — solid credentials for a claiming runner. Emanuel Castillo Zabala takes the mount for Steve F. Williams, and the horse's combination of speed and consistency makes him a natural trifecta inclusion. At 5/1, the price is fair and the upside is real if he gets a clean trip out of the gate.

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Bottom line for Friday at Remington: C W Dazzle is our strongest free-card selection, Yo Mo offers legitimate longshot appeal in the turf opener, and the premium card features Expo City as a sneaky value play in the day's marquee race. Three solid free picks are ready for you right now — and if you want the complete roadmap for all nine races, the full TrackWiz analysis is one click away at our subscriber page. Good luck out there, and let's have a day.

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