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Remington Park Picks & Predictions — October 3, 2026

October 3, 20269 racesAll Remington Park picks

It's a beautiful afternoon at Remington Park — partly cloudy skies, 72°F, and the kind of comfortable October weather that keeps the turf playing true and the dirt surface consistent. Nine races are on the board today, mixing claiming events, maiden specials, and a pair of allowance spots that should draw some of the better horses on the grounds.

The card kicks off on the turf with a 7½-furlong claiming sprint before shifting to an all-dirt slate through the middle of the day, then closes back out on the grass in Race 9. Pace shapes and surface switches matter on a card like this, and our TrackWiz ratings have surfaced a few spots where the morning line looks beatable — including a 6/1 shot in Race 5 that our analysis really likes.

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Race 1

11:30 PM EDT

Claiming · 7 1/2 fur · Turf

A turf claiming opener at 7½ furlongs where the TrackWiz ratings create a clear tier at the top — but the morning line suggests the market hasn't fully caught up with the chalk.

win6Timeless LoveML 5/2

Timeless Love earns the top TrackWiz rating in this field at 87.81 — a full ten points clear of the next closest — and comes in at a very playable 5/2 on the morning line. Trainer Steven M. Asmussen puts Erik Asmussen in the irons, a barn-and-rider combo that operates at a high level at Remington. The average speed figure of 54 matches the competitive cluster in this field, but it's the overall rating separation that makes this horse the standout. At 5/2, there's real value here for a horse this clearly on top of the numbers.

place2HollywoodboulevardML 7/2

Hollywoodboulevard sits second in the TrackWiz ratings at 77.26 and draws the 7/2 morning line, suggesting the crowd is onto this one as a key contender. The 8% career win rate looks modest on paper, but in a claiming spot at this level the rating edge over the rest of the field gives trainer Matt Hebert's runner a clear path to the exacta. David Cabrera takes the call and figures to position this one to hit the board.

show3BelmiraML 9/2

Belmira at 9/2 is the third-rated horse in the field with a TrackWiz score of 66.26, sitting comfortably above the mid-pack horses and making her a logical show play in exotics. Stewart Elliott is a seasoned hand who can get horses placed at longer prices, and a 10% career win rate in a claiming field means she hits the board often enough to matter. In a vertical exotic underneath Timeless Love and Hollywoodboulevard, Belmira anchors the trifecta nicely.

Race 2

11:58 PM EDT

Maiden Claiming · 5 1/2 fur · Dirt

A wide-open maiden claiming sprint on dirt where every horse is still looking for that first win — and several have no public speed figures on record, making this a ratings-and-connections puzzle.

win5BelladoreML 5/2

Belladore tops the TrackWiz ratings in this field at 57.5 and draws the second-shortest price on the morning line at 5/2, suggesting both the public and our model see eye-to-eye here. The Asmussen barn — Steven M. Asmussen training, Erik Asmussen riding — is always worth noting in maiden company; they don't throw horses into bad spots. An average speed figure of 53 in a field where several rivals show no recorded figure at all gives Belladore a clear form edge heading into this 5½-furlong dirt sprint.

place6Game of ShanceML 3/1

Game of Shance is only a hair behind the top pick in the ratings at 56.67 and goes off at 3/1 — making this a strong exacta play underneath Belladore. Trainer Ronnie E. Cravens III also has Next Big Thing in the race, and when a barn splits runners in a maiden field, both often deserve respect. The 53 average speed figure matches the top of the field, and Ernesto Valdez-Jiminez is an experienced rider who can deliver a maiden to the winner's circle.

show8Next Big ThingML 4/1

Next Big Thing at 4/1 is the Cravens barn's second entry and posts the best average speed figure among the trio of horses showing a number — a 54 that edges out both Belladore and Game of Shance. In a field loaded with unknowns, that speed figure combination with a 4/1 morning line makes this an excellent show and trifecta play. If the barn has a preference, you may see it in the early wagering, but either Cravens runner could cross the wire first.

Race 3

12:26 AM EDT

Starter Allowance · 1 mi · Dirt

A starter allowance mile on dirt that shapes up as a two-horse race at the top of the ratings — with two horses carrying elite scores well clear of a competitive but clearly separated mid-pack.

win1Quarterly ReportML 5/2

Quarterly Report is the co-top-rated horse in today's entire card at 87.81 and comes in with a jaw-dropping 42% career win rate — the kind of number you don't see often and can't ignore. Trainer Alex T. Hartman puts David Cabrera aboard, a capable jockey in the Remington colony. The 5/2 morning line is fair, but this horse's win percentage alone makes it worth anchoring your exotics around. At a mile on dirt, a horse that has won nearly half its career starts is exactly what you want.

place4Hollywood IconML 7/2

Hollywood Icon is second in the ratings at 80.5 and brings an even more remarkable 44% career win rate to the table — actually edging Quarterly Report in that category. Trainer Jesse Sauceda sends out Belen Quinonez, and at 7/2 on the morning line, this horse could easily end up winning the whole thing. If you're playing exactas, keying both of these top-rated horses in both directions makes a lot of sense.

show3C F V BulletML 3/1

C F V Bullet checks in third in the ratings at 57.83 and draws the Asmussen barn connection — Steven M. Asmussen training, Erik Asmussen riding — which always demands respect in any spot. The 13% career win rate is modest compared to the top two, but at 3/1 this horse is likely to see significant support and could easily run into the money if the pace gets hot between the top pair. A solid show anchor for your exotic tickets.

Our three free previews today cover Races 1, 2, and 3 — and they tell an interesting early-card story. Timeless Love opens the day on the turf at 5/2 with a TrackWiz rating of 87.81, one of the highest marks on the entire card. If the turf is riding as well as the conditions suggest today, front-runners on this course have been tough to catch in route-ish sprints like this 7½-furlong setup. Keep that in mind as a potential pace bias angle for Race 9 as well.

In Race 2, Belladore draws our top spot in a maiden claiming sprint at 5½ furlongs on dirt — the kind of straight-forward speed test where our ratings model tends to be at its most reliable. Then Quarterly Report takes us into the first two-turn route of the day in Race 3's Starter Allowance. At 5/2 with an 87.81 rating matching Timeless Love, there's a case to link these two in early multi-race wagers if you're building a Pick 3 opener.

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Race 4

12:54 AM EDT

Maiden Special Weight · 1 mi · Dirt

Maiden Special Weight mile on dirt with a full field of first-timers or winless runners — the Asmussen barn saddles what looks like the class of the field, but several live longshots lurk in the mid-ratings.

win7MegacenterML 3/1

Megacenter tops the field with a TrackWiz rating of 56.67 and carries the powerful Asmussen barn stamp — Steven M. Asmussen training, Erik Asmussen riding — at a fair 3/1 morning line. In MSW company, trainer pedigree matters enormously since horses haven't established form records, and Asmussen consistently puts his best runners in spots where they can win. The 52 average speed figure is solid for a first-time or lightly-raced MSW runner, and the inside post draws a clean path. This is a confident top selection.

place4AlmightyML 7/2

Almighty sits just behind at 55.83 in the ratings and draws a 7/2 morning line with Tyler W. Bacon in the irons for trainer Justin R. Evans. No average speed figure on record here, which means this could be a first-time starter carrying strong workout reports — one of those situations where the morning line reflects stable confidence. At 7/2, this is a legitimate threat to Megacenter and the most logical exacta play.

show8CurlinpowerML 9/2

Curlinpower rates third in the field at 54.17 and posts an average speed figure of 54 — the best among the horses who have shown a public figure. Floyd Wethey Jr. gets the mount for trainer Scott E. Young, and at 9/2 this is a horse that can run into the money. In a race where the top two are closely bunched, Curlinpower's actual speed numbers give it a form edge worth including in trifecta combinations.

Race 5

1:22 AM EDT

Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

A nine-horse dirt claiming sprint at 6 furlongs where the TrackWiz ratings reveal a hidden standout at a juicy morning line price — while the public-backed speed horse figures to set a hot pace.

win8Crew DragonML 6/1

Crew Dragon is the top-rated horse in the field at 82.71 and goes off at a very attractive 6/1 on the morning line — that's a significant gap between what the model says and what the market is offering. Trainer Isaiah Ortiz sends out Geovanni Franco, and the horse's average speed figure of 56 is the co-best in the field. The 8% career win rate is the one caveat, but in a six-furlong claiming sprint where pace scenarios can create big overlays, Crew Dragon's raw numbers suggest the market is underestimating this one.

place4Sip and GoML 5/2

Sip and Go is the public's choice at 5/2 and backs it up with an 80-point TrackWiz rating and a 30% career win rate — both very strong numbers for a claiming runner. Stewart Elliott takes the mount for trainer Karen E. Jacks, and with a 54 average speed figure this horse figures prominently in the early pace scenario. Even if Crew Dragon swoops late, Sip and Go's consistency makes it a near-lock for the exacta.

show6Magic CastleML 3/1

Magic Castle comes in rated third at 71.01 with a 34% career win rate and a 56 average speed figure that co-leads the field. Trainer Robertino Diodoro is a sharp conditioner, and Obed Sanchez knows how to place a horse in a sprint. At 3/1, this might not feel like a show play, but the combination of top-end speed figures and a high win rate makes Magic Castle a strong board filler in the trifecta.

Race 6

1:50 AM EDT

Allowance · 7 fur · Dirt

An allowance sprint at 7 furlongs on dirt featuring a standout rating at the top of the field and a genuine value case for the morning-line favorite running second in the numbers.

win8Flat Out KelceML 4/1

Flat Out Kelce leads all comers with a TrackWiz rating of 85.62 and draws the outside post with David Cabrera — one of the sharper jockeys in the colony — in the irons for trainer Travis Swan Murphy. The 16% career win rate is respectable in allowance company, and an average speed figure of 55 puts this horse in the top tier of the field. At 4/1, there's real overlay value here given the rating advantage, and allowance fields at this level tend to reward the most talented horse when ridden conservatively early.

place7Gift of GraceML 5/2

Gift of Grace carries a 75.84 TrackWiz rating and is actually the morning-line favorite at 5/2 — interesting that our model slots it second while the public makes it the chalk. Luis S. Quinonez gets the call for C. R. Trout, and the 53 average speed figure is competitive. With a 9% career win rate, this is a horse that may have run well repeatedly without getting the photo, which actually strengthens the place case. Expect Gift of Grace to be right there at the wire.

show1Ship Her WestML 6/1

Ship Her West grades third in the TrackWiz ratings at 70.37 and brings the field's best career win rate among the horses listed with figure data at 33% — that kind of hit rate in allowance company is genuinely impressive. Richard E. Eramia rides for trainer Joe S. Offolter, and the 55 average speed figure matches the top of the field. At 6/1, Ship Her West is an underlay as a win bet but an excellent show and trifecta inclusion given the combination of speed and proven winning ability.

Race 7

2:18 AM EDT

Maiden Claiming · 5 fur · Dirt

A sprawling 12-horse maiden claiming sprint that includes horses with no speed figures on record and a massive ratings gap between the top choice and the rest of the field.

win5Chitoz Storm CatML 9/2

Chitoz Storm Cat is in a class of her own in this field with a TrackWiz rating of 84.9 — nearly 27 points clear of the next-ranked horse, Blayzin' Socks. Despite that dominance in the model, she goes off at 9/2, which feels like real value for a horse this highly rated. Scott Corderman saddles Ronnie Huckaby, and the 54 average speed figure is competitive for a five-furlong maiden sprint. In a field this wide and this full of unknown quantities, the ratings edge is your best anchor.

place4Blayzin' SocksML 5/2

Blayzin' Socks is second in the ratings at 57.5 and draws the public's respect at 5/2 on the morning line — making this the co-chalk with Chitoz Storm Cat as the two clear leaders. Floyd Wethey Jr. rides for trainer Francisco Bravo, who also has Souper Sally in the race, giving the barn two live chances. The 54 average speed figure matches the field leaders, and in a maiden sprint a horse that has shown early speed numbers has a significant edge over the unknowns.

show7Souper SallyML 5/1

Souper Sally is the Bravo barn's second string at 5/1 and rates third in the field at 53.33, though notably carries no public speed figure — suggesting either a first-time starter or a horse returning from a layoff. Fernando Jara takes the call, a capable rider who can coax a first effort. The trainer angle is intriguing: Francisco Bravo has two horses in this race, and if the early pace gets contested between the favorites, Souper Sally could sneak through late for a piece.

Race 8

2:46 AM EDT

Allowance · 6 1/2 fur · Dirt

A seven-horse allowance sprint at 6½ furlongs on dirt that's stacked with quality — four horses rate above 76 points, setting up what could be a genuinely exciting finish between evenly-matched runners.

win2Electrifying LadyML 9/2

Electrifying Lady tops the field at 84.9 and draws a 9/2 morning line, which feels like value given the ratings lead she holds. The Asmussen connection is in full force here — Steven M. Asmussen trains and Erik Asmussen rides — and they don't mess around in allowance fields. A 23% career win rate and a 55 average speed figure are both solid numbers for this level, and this barn's ability to get allowance runners ready for a big effort should not be underestimated.

place3Naval WomanML 5/2

Naval Woman comes in rated second at 82.55 with the best average speed figure in the entire field at 57, which suggests she's been running very fast numbers in her recent work. Trainer Danny Pish puts Weston Hamilton up, and at 5/2 she's actually the public's pick to win — meaning she could easily flip positions with our top choice. The 20% career win rate in allowance company is a mark of a consistent performer, and this horse belongs in every part of your exotic tickets.

show4Lite It Up LouieML 6/1

Lite It Up Louie rates fourth in the field at 78.03 but brings the highest career win rate among the horses listed at 29% — a strong indicator of a horse that knows how to finish. Tyler W. Bacon rides for Oscar Flores, and the 55 average speed figure puts this one in the competitive cluster at the top. At 6/1 with that win percentage, Lite It Up Louie is arguably the best value in this race and a must-use in trifectas and superfectas.

Race 9

3:14 AM EDT

Maiden Special Weight · 5 fur · Turf

A maiden special weight sprint on the Remington turf with a massive ratings leader drawing a short price — but the rest of the field is compressed enough that the underneath plays offer genuine exotic value.

win5DuvalML 5/2

Duval is the top-rated horse in this race with a score of 87.81 — tied for the highest mark on today's entire card — and goes off at 5/2 for trainer Dick Cappellucci with Floyd Wethey Jr. in the irons. The 55 average speed figure leads the field among horses that have shown a public number, and on a five-furlong turf sprint, early pace and positioning matter enormously. Cappellucci is a patient conditioner who tends to have his horses ready when they step onto turf, and Wethey Jr. knows how to place a horse on this surface. This is a strong top selection.

place4ResonateML 7/2

Resonate checks in second in the ratings at 55.83 but carries no average speed figure, suggesting this could be a turf debut or first-time starter carrying significant trainer confidence from the Asmussen barn. Erik Asmussen rides for Steven M. Asmussen at 7/2 — a second Asmussen entry on the card today — and when that barn loads up on a turf sprinter with no public figure, it often means the morning workouts have been sharp. If Duval faces any early traffic, Resonate could be the one to swoop past.

show7BetterquitthatboyML 5/1

Betterquitthatboy rounds out the top three at a 53.33 rating and posts a 55 average speed figure that matches Duval's and actually leads the field among the non-Duval runners who have shown a number. Trainer Greg Green sends out Jose L. Alvarez at 5/1, and in a maiden turf sprint this short, a horse with legitimate speed figures and a competitive rating is always worth including in trifecta tickets. If the race gets messy up front, this one has the numbers to close into a placing.

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Bottom line for today's Remington card: Timeless Love and Quarterly Report headline the free picks with top-tier ratings, and the 6/1 morning line on Crew Dragon in Race 5 is the kind of value angle that makes a Saturday card worth attacking. The weather is cooperating, the surfaces should be consistent, and there are real opportunities here for both win bettors and exotic players. Full pace breakdowns, ticket structures, and premium picks for all six remaining races are available now for subscribers — head to TrackWiz Premium and don't get shut out before first post.

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