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The nine-race Thoroughbred program at Remington Park features a solid mix of claiming races, allowance conditions, and maiden events worth $271,500 in total purse money. Racing begins at 6:20 PM CDT with post times every 27-45 minutes through the evening card.
Weather and Track Conditions
Current conditions are favorable for racing with temperatures reaching 63°F during the day and cooling to 39°F in the evening. The forecast calls for partly cloudy skies with only a 4% chance of precipitation and light northwest winds at 10 mph. Track conditions are reported as Fast for the main dirt surface and Firm for the turf course.
Race 1 – Starter Allowance (5F Turf)
Condition: For three-year-olds and upward which have started for claiming $20,000 or less. Purse $27,000.
Top Contender: Jackman’s Ride (#3) emerges as the expert consensus choice at 2-1 odds with trainer J.R. Caldwell and jockey Rene Diaz. This eight-year-old gelding brings tactical speed and proven turf form to the compact five-furlong distance.
Secondary Choice: Hoff (#1) offers solid value as a three-year-old colt trained by Steven Asmussen and ridden by Ramon Vazquez. The reduced weight allowance and class drop create an appealing betting proposition.
Longshot: Bad Beat Brian (#5) represents the Asmussen barn with Erik Asmussen aboard and could surprise at longer odds in this starter allowance field.
Pace Analysis: Limited early speed suggests moderate fractions with the race likely developing into a tactical affair. The short five-furlong distance favors horses with natural quickness.
Wagering Strategy: Jackman’s Ride for win betting with exactas keying over Hoff and Bad Beat Brian.
Race 2 – Claiming ($10,000-$12,500) Fillies & Mares
Condition: For fillies and mares three years old and upward which have never won two races. Purse $17,000.
Top Contender: Business as Usual (#2) gets the expert nod at 7/2 odds with trainer Oscar Flores and jockey Ernesto Valdez-Jiminez. This four-year-old filly has shown consistent form in similar conditions.
Secondary Choices: Pondicherry (#4) and Happy N Smiling (#6) both present legitimate winning chances in this competitive claiming event. Happy N Smiling carries an overweight assignment that may impact her performance.
Longshot: Prairie Brat (#12) could provide value at longer odds for trainer Juan Padilla.
Pace Analysis: The large 14-horse field suggests a competitive pace setup with multiple speed horses likely pressing early.
Wagering Strategy: Business as Usual for win with trifecta combinations including the secondary choices.
Race 3 – Oklahoma-Bred Claiming ($5,000)
Condition: For Oklahoma-breds three years old and upward. Purse $12,500.
Top Contender: War Hawk (#3) receives expert backing at 3-1 odds despite carrying an overweight assignment. Trainer Juan Padilla and jockey Travis Cunningham team up on this four-year-old gelding.
Secondary Choices: Hero Time (#1) and Vienna Prize (#7) both bring relevant form to this Oklahoma-bred restricted event.
Longshot: Ammenthedestroyer (#9) offers intriguing value for trainer Jory Ferrell at longer odds.
Pace Analysis: Modest early pace expected in this lower-level claiming race with the winner likely emerging from just off the lead.
Wagering Strategy: War Hawk to win with exacta coverage including Hero Time and Vienna Prize.
Race 4 – Oklahoma-Bred Maiden Special Weight
Condition: For Oklahoma-bred maiden fillies and mares. Purse $38,000.
Top Contender: West Code Mischief (#7) gets the expert selection at 3-1 odds with trainer Joe Offolter and jockey Richard Eramia. This three-year-old filly represents solid connections in the maiden special weight division.
Secondary Choices: One Queen (#3) and Sunday Night Code (#8) both present legitimate chances in this competitive maiden event.
Longshot: Jerry’s Lady (#9) could surprise at value odds for trainer Boyd Caster.
Pace Analysis: Typical maiden pace with multiple horses likely showing speed early before class separation occurs.
Wagering Strategy: West Code Mischief for win betting with trifecta combinations covering the secondary choices.
Race 5 – Claiming Turf ($30,000-$35,000)
Condition: One mile turf for horses that haven’t won two since May 1st. Purse $31,000.
Top Contender: Good Swimmer (#3) emerges as the expert pick at 5-1 odds with trainer Mindy Willis and jockey Stewart Elliott. This seven-year-old gelding brings proven turf form to the mile distance.
Secondary Choices: Illustrator (#6) and Team Gormley (#7) both offer legitimate chances in this competitive turf claiming event.
Longshot: Coffee Caliente (#11) provides interesting value for trainer Patrick Fields.
Pace Analysis: The mile distance on turf typically favors closers with moderate early fractions.
Wagering Strategy: Good Swimmer to win with exacta coverage including Illustrator and Team Gormley.
Race 6 – Claiming Dirt ($10,000-$12,500)
Condition: One mile dirt claiming race. Purse $18,000.
Top Contender: Ethical Judgement (#3) gets expert backing at 3-1 odds with trainer Dick Cappellucci and jockey Ramon Vazquez. This seven-year-old gelding has shown consistency at this claiming level.
Secondary Choices: Roman Giant (#4) and Worth Looking (#5) both present solid winning chances.
Longshot: Cherokee Sunrise (#11) offers value potential for trainer Shon Dunlap.
Pace Analysis: The mile distance allows for pace development with tactical positioning crucial.
Wagering Strategy: Ethical Judgement for win with exacta combinations covering Roman Giant and Worth Looking.
Race 7 – Oklahoma-Bred Allowance
Condition: For Oklahoma-breds which have never won two races. Purse $39,000.
Top Contender: Cajun Stoops (#6) receives expert selection at 8/5 odds with trainer Joe Offolter and jockey David Cabrera. This three-year-old gelding represents solid connections in the allowance ranks.
Secondary Choices: Washita Valley (#3) and Gospel Mark (#7) both offer legitimate chances in this restricted allowance event.
Longshot: Boozeintheblender (#2) could surprise at value odds.
Pace Analysis: The 6.5-furlong distance on dirt favors horses with tactical speed.
Wagering Strategy: Cajun Stoops for win betting with trifecta coverage of the secondary choices.
Race 8 – Allowance Turf (7.5F)
Condition: For fillies and mares on turf. Purse $42,000.
Top Contender: Peak Earnings (GB) (#2) gets the expert nod at 5/2 odds with trainer Robertino Diodoro and jockey Ramon Vazquez. This imported four-year-old filly brings European form to the allowance ranks.
Secondary Choices: County Slugger (#3) and Two Practical (#4) both present solid winning chances.
Longshot: Wild Express (#7) offers value potential for trainer Terry Eoff.
Pace Analysis: The 7.5-furlong turf distance typically favors closers with moderate early pace.
Wagering Strategy: Peak Earnings for win with exacta coverage including the secondary choices.
Race 9 – Maiden Claiming Fillies & Mares
Condition: Maiden claiming for fillies and mares. Purse $15,000.
Top Contender: Prime Number (#7) receives expert backing at 2-1 odds with trainer Robertino Diodoro and jockey Ramon Vazquez. This three-year-old filly represents proven connections in the maiden claiming division.
Secondary Choices: Movie Ticket (#8) and Warm Days (#10) both offer legitimate chances.
Longshot: Irish Writ (#6) could surprise at longer odds.
Pace Analysis: Typical maiden pace with multiple horses likely showing early speed.
Wagering Strategy: Prime Number for win with trifecta combinations covering the field.
Jockey Analysis
Ramon Vazquez continues his strong Remington Park meet with mounts in Races 1, 6, 8, and 9. His partnership with quality trainers positions him for multiple victories.
David Cabrera handles mounts in Races 5 and 7, including top choice Cajun Stoops.
Stewart Elliott brings veteran savvy to his mount Good Swimmer in the turf claiming event.
Trainer Analysis
Robertino Diodoro sends out Peak Earnings and Prime Number as expert selections. His turf horses typically show improvement with racing.
J.R. Caldwell has the expert pick in Race 1 with Jackman’s Ride.
Joe Offolter trains West Code Mischief and Cajun Stoops, both receiving expert backing.
Wagering Strategy
Focus wagering on the expert selections while incorporating secondary choices in exotic wagers. The competitive nature of most races suggests exacta and trifecta value opportunities exist throughout the card.
Best Single: Cajun Stoops in Race 7 appears the most confident selection.
Best Value: Good Swimmer at 5-1 odds in Race 5 offers appealing value.
Pick 4 Strategy: Combine multiple horses in Races 6-9 to capitalize on competitive racing.
