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Remington Park Picks & Predictions — October 17, 2026

October 17, 20269 racesAll Remington Park picks

Remington Park is putting on a 9-race card this Saturday under ideal fall conditions — clear skies and a crisp 58°F that should keep the Dirt playing true and fast all afternoon. With a mix of Claiming, Maiden Special Weight, and Starter Allowance company spread across Dirt and Turf, there's plenty of ground to cover whether you're looking to cash a single or build a multi-race ticket.

The card splits neatly between sprint and route action, with five of the nine races going a mile or longer — a pace-shape puzzle that rewards serious preparation. TrackWiz analysis flagged several spots where morning-line favorites look vulnerable, and a couple of price horses worth including in your tickets.

Three races are open to all readers today, and our top-rated pick on the card sits in Race 3 with Momacya drawing the morning line at 5/2. The full nine-race breakdown is available to TrackWiz subscribers.

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Race 1

11:30 PM EDT

Claiming · 5 1/2 fur · Dirt

A competitive 5.5-furlong dirt claimer with a clear TrackWiz ratings edge at the top, but several horses bunched closely enough to make exacta combinations interesting.

win7NjustlikethatML 7/2

Njustlikethat tops our TrackWiz ratings at 86.35 — a meaningful gap over the rest of the field — and posts the field's best average speed figure at 55. Obed Sanchez gets the call, and trainer Steve F. Williams has two horses in here, which usually signals confidence in the barn. The morning line of 7/2 is fair, and if this horse breaks cleanly from post 7, the numbers say it runs them down in the stretch.

place9Brody's ChromeML 8/1

Brody's Chrome is an interesting counter-punch at 8/1 on the morning line. The TrackWiz rating of 74.7 is the second-best in the field, and that average speed figure of 56 is actually the highest of any horse in the race. Ramon A. Vazquez is a capable pilot, and if Njustlikethat gets into any trouble, Brody's Chrome has the raw speed to make life difficult.

show5GonnabeagooddayML 5/2

Gonnabeagoodday brings the Steven M. Asmussen/Erik Asmussen trainer-jockey combo — always worth noting at any track. The 5/2 morning line makes it the public's choice, and at 72.94 on the TrackWiz scale it's firmly in the top tier. With a career win percentage of just 8%, however, it seems better suited for the bottom of your tickets than the top.

Race 2

11:58 PM EDT

Maiden Claiming · 5 1/2 fur · Dirt

An 11-horse maiden claimer full of first-time starters and lightly-raced maidens — expect a pace meltdown early and a closer with any figures at all to be live at the wire.

win7Triple BlessingsML 7/2

Triple Blessings leads our TrackWiz ratings at 55.83 and posts the highest average speed figure in the field at 55 — significant in a race where three entrants have no speed figure at all. Tyler W. Bacon gets the mount, and trainer Justin R. Evans also has Last Call Cowboy in here, suggesting he likes his chances with both. The 7/2 morning line is a reasonable price for the most credentialed figure in a wide-open maiden field.

place8Bear Down ElevenML 4/1

Bear Down Eleven comes in at 4/1 on the morning line with a solid TrackWiz rating of 55.0, virtually neck-and-neck with the top pick. The fact that no prior speed figure is listed could mean this is a first-time starter with workout buzz — trainer Austin Gustafson also runs Maximus Flatter, another sign the barn is sending a strong pair. If Bear Down Eleven breaks alertly, it's got the rating to run a big number fresh.

show2Expect a PreacherML 5/1

Expect a Preacher rates third on our board at 53.33 and has shown an average speed figure of 53 — modest but meaningful in this spot. Mario Fuentes takes the mount for trainer Jesse Sauceda, who also runs Mr. Candy Man, pointing to some stable confidence here. At 5/1, Expect a Preacher offers genuine value as a show bet or as the third leg of an exacta wheel in a race this unpredictable.

Race 3

12:26 AM EDT

Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

The top half of this field is legitimate — a clear 1-2 in the TrackWiz ratings with two big-number horses, but a pair of double-digit morning liners with solid credentials could steal a piece of the pie.

win1MomacyaML 5/2

Momacya sits atop the TrackWiz ratings at 87.81 — the highest mark in this race — and carries a 16% career win rate over 6 furlongs of dirt, exactly the conditions on offer today. Jose L. Alvarez gets the call for trainer Mark W. Buehrer, and the 5/2 morning line correctly identifies this as the class of the field. The average speed figure of 54 is solid; don't overthink it — when the top-rated horse in a claiming field is this far ahead of the pack, you play it.

place6Beverly DinerML 7/2

Beverly Diner is nearly as strong at 84.67 on our ratings and goes with the powerful Asmussen stable — Steven M. Asmussen conditions, Erik Asmussen rides. That's a team that knows how to place horses and shows up to run, and a 13% career win rate backs up that the horse is competitive at this level. At 7/2, this is a prime place-horse candidate and deserves to be part of any exacta with the top pick.

show4Lucy's HaloML 5/1

Lucy's Halo catches the eye at 5/1 with the highest career win percentage in this race at 23% — that's a horse that knows how to find the wire. The TrackWiz rating of 77.98 ranks third in the field, and Weston Hamilton has a live mount here. The average speed figure of 52 is a tick behind the leaders, but win percentage that high suggests it saves ground and runs an honest race more often than not.

Today's three free races all take place on the Dirt at sprint distances — 5½ furlongs in Races 1 and 2, and 6 furlongs in Race 3. That consistent surface and distance profile is useful: if there's any early-speed bias developing on the Remington strip this afternoon, it will show up in these races first. Keep an eye on how the leaders are faring through the stretch before you lock in your later bets.

Njustlikethat (Race 1, 7/2) and Momacya (Race 3, 5/2) both carry strong TrackWiz ratings north of 86, making them the anchors of the free card. Triple Blessings (Race 2) enters a wide-open Maiden Claiming field where pace shape and trip luck can matter as much as raw ability — worth treating with a touch of humility on your tickets. Overall, the free card gives you a solid read on the track surface before the premium races kick off.

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Race 4

12:54 AM EDT

Maiden Special Weight · 1 mi · Dirt

A one-mile maiden special weight with a single horse dominating the TrackWiz ratings by a wide margin, though a deep field of first-timers and lightly-raced maidens makes exacta sorting a genuine puzzle.

win1Engine Ninety NineML 3/1

Engine Ninety Nine tops this field with a TrackWiz rating of 87.08 — a full 20-plus points clear of the next-best horse — and an average speed figure of 54 that holds up well going one mile. Luis S. Quinonez rides for trainer Cindy Monroy, and the 3/1 morning line marks this as one of the more confident top-pick plays on today's card. In maiden special weight company at a route, a horse with this kind of ratings separation is usually here to graduate.

place6BrielleML 10/1

Brielle is a sneaky-interesting place candidate at 10/1 despite a TrackWiz rating of 66.35 — second-best in the field by a comfortable margin. Stewart Elliott is a grizzled veteran who doesn't show up on longshots without reason, and trainer Jesse Oberlander also runs Natalies Code, suggesting depth in the stable's Remington string. If the favorite stumbles or gets caught wide, Brielle has the second-best number and could easily land in the exacta.

show8Lucky YouML 7/2

Lucky You draws the 7/2 morning line — second choice for the public — but comes in third on our ratings at 57.15. Trainer Mark W. Buehrer also sends Fifty Two Fifty, though it's Lucky You that carries the better credentials with an average figure of 53. This horse fits as a hedge in your show parlay or as the bottom of a key exacta with Engine Ninety Nine on top.

Race 5

1:22 AM EDT

Claiming · 5 fur · Turf

A 12-horse turf sprint with genuine pace questions and a pair of 20/1 shots carrying surprising career win percentages — the top of the TrackWiz board is clear, but the deep field makes exotics worth playing wide.

win3DivineinterventionML 5/2

Divineintervention is the class of this field on our numbers — an 86.52 TrackWiz rating that dwarfs the competition — and a 14% career win percentage shows this horse has been competitive at this level before. The Asmussen barn (trainer Steven M. Asmussen, jockey Erik Asmussen) is consistently dangerous on the local circuit, and the 5/2 morning line reflects public respect. An average speed figure of 55 on turf makes this a legitimate top choice on a five-furlong grass sprint.

place4Runaway OkieML 9/2

Runaway Okie rates second on our board at 77.77 and pairs with trainer Scott E. Young, whose stable has shown confidence in this horse at a 9/2 ticket. The average speed figure of 52 is a touch below the top contenders, but a 10% career win rate on the profile suggests the horse competes honestly and doesn't quit. Leandro D. Goncalves is an aggressive pilot who could press the pace and make this a factor early.

show9Ship Her WestML 10/1

Ship Her West is the value play of the trio at 10/1, third on the TrackWiz board at 76.23, and carries the highest career win percentage among our three picks at 25%. Trainer Joe S. Offolter has Richard E. Eramia in the irons, and the average speed figure of 54 is right at the competitive range for this turf sprint. At double-digit odds, this horse offers serious show-bet value and deserves inclusion in your trifecta combinations.

Race 6

1:50 AM EDT

Maiden Special Weight · 6 fur · Dirt

A 12-horse maiden special weight for fillies on dirt at 6 furlongs — one horse runs away with the TrackWiz ratings, but with so many first-timers, pace could be chaotic and the second tier is worth watching.

win3Nedra NellML 5/2

Nedra Nell leads this field with a TrackWiz rating of 87.81 — tied for the top mark on the entire card today — and sports an average speed figure of 54, among the best in this field of mostly unproven fillies. David Cabrera takes the mount for trainer Patrick E. Swan, who also runs Miss Neigh Neigh, suggesting real stable depth at this meet. At 5/2 on the morning line, Nedra Nell is the clear class standout here and should be on top of every ticket.

place9Real EyesML 5/1

Real Eyes checks in at 69.58 on our ratings — second in this field by a comfortable margin — and posts a 54 average speed figure that keeps pace with the top pick. Fernando Jara is a reliable veteran who gets the mount for trainer Victor Hanson, a name that shows up multiple times today and is clearly live at Remington. The 5/1 morning line offers genuine value for a horse that could easily beat a wide-open undercard field if the favorite stumbles.

show8Shotgun SallyML 4/1

Shotgun Sally is the third pillar of this analysis at a TrackWiz rating of 55.0, going at 4/1 as the third choice on the board. Trainer Mark W. Buehrer is a familiar presence on today's card, and Rene Diaz gets the mount — a pairing that's seen action throughout this program. With a 53 average speed figure in a field where several entrants have no figures at all, Shotgun Sally is a legitimate show-bet anchor and should be alive in the trifecta.

Race 7

2:18 AM EDT

Claiming · 1 mi 70 yd · Dirt

A tight three-way battle at the top of the TrackWiz board makes this one-mile-and-70-yard dirt claimer one of the card's most competitive events — the top three ratings are separated by just over two points.

win6Austin CruiseML 7/2

Austin Cruise tops our board at 86.35 and draws a 7/2 morning line that respects its standing without making it a short price. Trainer J.R. Caldwell sends this horse with Rene Diaz aboard — a confident booking at a route distance — and the 14% career win rate at 53 average speed shows consistent competitiveness. At a mile-and-70-yards, pace stamina matters more than gate speed, and Austin Cruise's profile suggests a horse that runs its race every time.

place7Justice DepartmentML 5/2

Justice Department is right there at 84.08 on our ratings and draws the public's second-choice 5/2 line. Floyd Wethey Jr. rides for trainer Dick Cappellucci, a combo that's had presence all meet, and the 52 average speed figure is workmanlike at this route. A 7% career win percentage is modest, but at this level of claiming competition, a horse that runs into the money repeatedly is exactly what you want holding down the place slot.

show5StraightawayML 6/1

Straightaway rounds out the top three at 81.64 on our ratings, and the 6/1 morning line makes this the value leg of the trifecta. Trainer Jaime Castellanos also runs Ihavetoomuchair in this spot — two shots in the race often means the barn knows the pace setup well. A 16% career win rate and 52 average speed figure are both respectable in this company, and Jose L. Alvarez is a capable hand who can navigate a route.

Race 8

2:46 AM EDT

Starter Allowance · 7 1/2 fur · Turf

A starter allowance on 7.5 furlongs of turf features one horse with a clear ratings edge, but a field packed with horses boasting strong career win percentages — pace should be honest and the stretch could be tight.

win2Executive PowerML 6/1

Executive Power heads this field on our TrackWiz ratings at 82.71 and brings a 26% career win percentage — one of the stronger win rates among our top picks on today's card. Stewart Elliott takes the mount for trainer Mindy J. Willis, and the 6/1 morning line represents a genuine overlay for a horse with this kind of credentials on a 7.5-furlong turf route. The average speed figure of 55 is right at the top of this field, and in starter allowance company, proven performers with class tend to get the job done.

place7Star Rock StarML 9/2

Star Rock Star rates at 71.59 on our board and pairs that with a 27% career win percentage — this is a horse that competes every time it runs. Jose L. Alvarez rides for trainer Shane Wilson, and the 9/2 morning line is attractive for a horse with this kind of historical conversion rate. On a two-turn-ish turf route at 7.5 furlongs, a closer that runs its race consistently is exactly the type to land in the exacta.

show6CalibrateML 5/2

Calibrate draws the public's favor at 5/2 on the morning line — they're high on this one — and a 30% career win percentage justifies some of that attention. The Asmussen barn sends Erik Asmussen aboard for trainer Steven M. Asmussen, and the 54 average speed figure is competitive. Our rating of 69.42 ranks third in the field, and with win rate numbers this strong, Calibrate is a legitimate show hedge even if the top two run their races.

Race 9

3:14 AM EDT

Maiden Special Weight · 6 fur · Dirt

A 12-horse maiden special weight on 6 furlongs of dirt where the ratings are relatively compressed at the top — no dominant standout here, making this one of the trickiest races to solve on the card.

win3Chase's MojoML 5/2

Chase's Mojo leads our ratings at 57.5 in a race where the top-rated horse only edges second by a few points — this is a thin edge, but an edge nonetheless. Jose L. Alvarez rides for trainer Joe S. Offolter, and the 5/2 morning line confirms Chase's Mojo as the public's top choice. An average speed figure of 54 is the top mark among our three picks here, and in a compressed MSW field, the horse with the best numbers and the sharpest jockey typically holds form.

place8Gospel RussellML 9/2

Gospel Russell comes in at 9/2 on the morning line with a TrackWiz rating of 54.17 — right on the heels of the top pick. Emanuel Castillo Zabala rides for trainer Steve F. Williams, who has shown a consistent presence throughout today's card. The 54 average speed figure matches the top pick, and in a race this close at the top, Gospel Russell is as likely as anyone to land a piece of it.

show9Rising LionML 5/1

Rising Lion rates at 53.33 and draws Stewart Elliott — a journeyman rider who gets the most out of marginal figures — for trainer M. Brent Davidson. The 5/1 morning line is fair for a horse that's third on our ratings board in a maiden field, and the 54 average speed figure holds up in this company. When three horses are this tightly bunched in the ratings, the show bet on the third-best number at a double-digit-ish price is often the smartest play of the race.

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Bottom line: Remington Park is serving up a clean, fast-track afternoon with legitimate plays from the first race to the ninth. Momacya is the day's top-rated free pick, but the real value is buried deeper in the card. Subscribers get the full nine-race roadmap — pace scenarios, exotic structures, and every live longshot angle we've identified. Upgrade your TrackWiz plan at /pricing and get the complete breakdown before the first race goes off.

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