Pick Pony Track Condition Report — Remington Park, September 19, 2026

Weather Forecast

Oklahoma City is expected to be hot and mostly sunny, with afternoon highs near 37°C / 99°F and lows around 26–27°C / 79–81°F. Rain chances are relatively low, in the 30–32% range, with moderate winds around 25–29 km/h (15–18 mph) likely from the northwest or south-southeast depending on the time of day. Conditions should feel like a late-summer heat dome day: very warm, generally dry, and with good visibility.

Track Surface & Bias

With the card on D (dirt) and T (turf) and the local forecast calling for heat and mostly dry skies, Remington Park's surfaces should remain firm and fast, consistent with recent September weather patterns in Oklahoma City. On the dirt, a dry, tightly packed surface typically favors speed and tactical pace: front-runners and pressers drawn toward the inside to mid posts often gain an edge, especially in sprints, as early position is critical before the backstretch winds can influence late moves. On the turf, a firm course usually plays fairly honest but still leans slightly to stalkers and pace-pressers who can sit just off the lead and quicken turning for home; wide, deep closers may need an exceptionally strong pace to overcome the shorter stretch and potential crosswinds.

Handicapper’s Edge

Today's expected fast, firm conditions point to upgrading early speed and tactical pace on both dirt and turf, particularly in sprint and middle-distance events where forward placement is historically rewarded at Remington Park. In multi-race wagers, consider leaning into horses with strong early sectionals and proven form on hot, dry tracks, while downgrading deep closers reliant on extreme pace collapses that are less common on a fast, speed-favoring surface.