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Remington Park presents a competitive nine-race card on Friday, November 21, 2025, featuring a mix of claiming, maiden, and allowance races. The program is anchored by several mid-level claiming events, two maiden special weights, and a starter allowance, offering a blend of competitive fields and value opportunities. The majority of races are contested on the one-mile dirt oval, with a few sprints at 6 and 6½ furlongs. The card is highlighted by several Oklahoma-bred maidens and a strong allowance for fillies and mares, drawing a mix of local and regional talent.
Today’s card is notable for its depth in claiming races, which often produce unpredictable outcomes due to the claiming price structure and the frequent changes in ownership and training. The maiden special weight and allowance races provide opportunities for horses with higher potential to break through, while the claiming events offer value for those who can identify horses with tactical speed or late-running ability.
Weather and Track Conditions
The weather forecast for Oklahoma City on November 21, 2025, calls for mild temperatures in the upper 50s to low 60s, with partly cloudy skies and light winds. There is no significant precipitation expected, and the track is expected to be fast and dry. The surface at Remington Park is known for its consistency, and with no recent rain, the dirt oval should play true to form. The fast track favors horses with tactical speed and those who can handle a firm surface, while closers may find it more challenging to make up ground.
Track Bias and Post Position Bias
Remington Park’s one-mile dirt oval exhibits distinct post position preferences that handicappers should strongly consider. In sprint races on the main track, posts three, four, and seven historically produce the highest win percentages. Post four accounts for 26 percent of winners, while post three generates 25 percent of successful outcomes. Post five has proven notably challenging, contributing just 11 percent of winners despite regular representation. For longer races, the inside posts (one and two) can be advantageous, as they allow horses to save ground and avoid traffic. The track bias favors horses with tactical speed, as the short stretch and tight turns make it difficult for closers to make up ground.
Race-by-Race Analysis
1st Race – Claiming, 6½ Furlongs, Dirt
Pace Analysis
The pace in this sprint is expected to be moderate, with several horses capable of pressing the pace. Paula M and Icy River are likely to be prominent early, while All Aflutter and Okie Bling may stalk from mid-pack.
Key Contenders
Paula M has shown consistent speed and should be prominent early. Icy River has tactical speed and a good record at this distance. All Aflutter has shown improvement in recent starts and could be a factor.
Secondary Choices
Okie Bling has shown flashes of speed and could be a factor if the pace is hot. Pure Connection has shown some ability but may need a better trip.
Longshots
Jeri Dawn has shown some ability but has been inconsistent. Paula M is the most likely to win.
Betting Strategy
Consider a win bet on Paula M, with Icy River and All Aflutter as place and show options. A key box with Paula M, Icy River, and All Aflutter could provide value.
Selections
Win: Paula M
Place: Icy River
Show: All Aflutter
2nd Race – Starter Allowance, 1 Mile, Dirt
Pace Analysis
The pace in this allowance race is expected to be moderate, with Pass Line and Lea Me Be likely to be prominent early. Love Pack and Wartime Hero may stalk from mid-pack.
Key Contenders
Pass Line has shown consistent speed and should be prominent early. Lea Me Be has tactical speed and a good record at this distance. Love Pack has shown improvement in recent starts and could be a factor.
Secondary Choices
Wartime Hero has shown some ability but may need a better trip. Brock On By has shown some ability but has been inconsistent.
Longshots
Legendary Lore has shown some ability but has been inconsistent. Cawkab has shown some ability but may need a better trip.
Betting Strategy
Consider a win bet on Pass Line, with Lea Me Be and Love Pack as place and show options. A key box with Pass Line, Lea Me Be, and Love Pack could provide value.
Selections
Win: Pass Line
Place: Lea Me Be
Show: Love Pack
3rd Race – Claiming, 1 Mile, Dirt
Pace Analysis
The pace in this claiming race is expected to be moderate, with Mucho Mia and Summertimee likely to be prominent early. Grace Given and Cloud Angel may stalk from mid-pack.
Key Contenders
Mucho Mia has shown consistent speed and should be prominent early. Summertimee has tactical speed and a good record at this distance. Grace Given has shown improvement in recent starts and could be a factor.
Secondary Choices
Cloud Angel has shown some ability but may need a better trip. Iuka Miss has shown some ability but has been inconsistent.
Longshots
Janes Girls has shown some ability but has been inconsistent. Mucho Mia is the most likely to win.
Betting Strategy
Consider a win bet on Mucho Mia, with Summertimee and Grace Given as place and show options. A key box with Mucho Mia, Summertimee, and Grace Given could provide value.
Selections
Win: Mucho Mia
Place: Summertimee
Show: Grace Given
4th Race – Maiden Special Weight, 1 Mile, Dirt
Pace Analysis
The pace in this maiden special weight is expected to be moderate, with Queen Clancy and Sugarfreesugarbaby likely to be prominent early. Protocol and Maddienlizzyshonor may stalk from mid-pack.
Key Contenders
Queen Clancy has shown consistent speed and should be prominent early. Sugarfreesugarbaby has tactical speed and a good record at this distance. Protocol has shown improvement in recent starts and could be a factor.
Secondary Choices
Maddienlizzyshonor has shown some ability but may need a better trip. Gloryibee has shown some ability but has been inconsistent.
Longshots
Bee’s Moonshine has shown some ability but has been inconsistent. Courtinbymoonlight has shown some ability but may need a better trip.
Betting Strategy
Consider a win bet on Queen Clancy, with Sugarfreesugarbaby and Protocol as place and show options. A key box with Queen Clancy, Sugarfreesugarbaby, and Protocol could provide value.
Selections
Win: Queen Clancy
Place: Sugarfreesugarbaby
Show: Protocol
5th Race – Claiming, 6 Furlongs, Dirt
Pace Analysis
The pace in this sprint is expected to be moderate, with Slew Skies and Mega Shack likely to be prominent early. Affectionto Autism and Go West may stalk from mid-pack.
Key Contenders
Slew Skies has shown consistent speed and should be prominent early. Mega Shack has tactical speed and a good record at this distance. Affectionto Autism has shown improvement in recent starts and could be a factor.
Secondary Choices
Go West has shown some ability but may need a better trip. Hard Gold has shown some ability but has been inconsistent.
Longshots
The Last Moxy has shown some ability but has been inconsistent. My Wife Is Right has shown some ability but may need a better trip.
Betting Strategy
Consider a win bet on Slew Skies, with Mega Shack and Affectionto Autism as place and show options. A key box with Slew Skies, Mega Shack, and Affectionto Autism could provide value.
Selections
Win: Slew Skies
Place: Mega Shack
Show: Affectionto Autism
6th Race – Maiden Claiming, 6½ Furlongs, Dirt
Pace Analysis
The pace in this maiden claiming is expected to be moderate, with Buck Pie and Passed Promise likely to be prominent early. Photoshopped and Red Hot Shot may stalk from mid-pack.
Key Contenders
Buck Pie has shown consistent speed and should be prominent early. Passed Promise has tactical speed and a good record at this distance. Photoshopped has shown improvement in recent starts and could be a factor.
Secondary Choices
Red Hot Shot has shown some ability but may need a better trip. Captain Flatter has shown some ability but has been inconsistent.
Longshots
Just Tap Out has shown some ability but has been inconsistent. Down Periscope has shown some ability but may need a better trip.
Betting Strategy
Consider a win bet on Buck Pie, with Passed Promise and Photoshopped as place and show options. A key box with Buck Pie, Passed Promise, and Photoshopped could provide value.
Selections
Win: Buck Pie
Place: Passed Promise
Show: Photoshopped
7th Race – Maiden Claiming, 1 Mile 70Y, Dirt
Pace Analysis
The pace in this maiden claiming is expected to be moderate, with Code Eleven and Expensive Game likely to be prominent early. Sir Tom and Banchero may stalk from mid-pack.
Key Contenders
Code Eleven has shown consistent speed and should be prominent early. Expensive Game has tactical speed and a good record at this distance. Sir Tom has shown improvement in recent starts and could be a factor.
Secondary Choices
Banchero has shown some ability but may need a better trip. Constitutionreview has shown some ability but has been inconsistent.
Longshots
Hopkinsville has shown some ability but has been inconsistent. Rickie Roooo Ster has shown some ability but may need a better trip.
Betting Strategy
Consider a win bet on Code Eleven, with Expensive Game and Sir Tom as place and show options. A key box with Code Eleven, Expensive Game, and Sir Tom could provide value.
Selections
Win: Code Eleven
Place: Expensive Game
Show: Sir Tom
8th Race – Allowance, 1 Mile, Dirt
Pace Analysis
The pace in this allowance race is expected to be moderate, with Promisemeanempire and Mysidehustle likely to be prominent early. So Jordan and Lookin Lucky Again may stalk from mid-pack.
Key Contenders
Promisemeanempire has shown consistent speed and should be prominent early. Mysidehustle has tactical speed and a good record at this distance. So Jordan has shown improvement in recent starts and could be a factor.
Secondary Choices
Lookin Lucky Again has shown some ability but may need a better trip. Bette Davis has shown some ability but has been inconsistent.
Longshots
Arsonist has shown some ability but has been inconsistent. Kerry’s Kiss has shown some ability but may need a better trip.
Betting Strategy
Consider a win bet on Promisemeanempire, with Mysidehustle and So Jordan as place and show options. A key box with Promisemeanempire, Mysidehustle, and So Jordan could provide value.
Selections
Win: Promisemeanempire
Place: Mysidehustle
Show: So Jordan
9th Race – Claiming, 6 Furlongs, Dirt
Pace Analysis
The pace in this sprint is expected to be moderate, with Secured and Checker’s Song likely to be prominent early. Katies Spirit and Lottery Ticket may stalk from mid-pack.
Key Contenders
Secured has shown consistent speed and should be prominent early. Checker’s Song has tactical speed and a good record at this distance. Katies Spirit has shown improvement in recent starts and could be a factor.
Secondary Choices
Lottery Ticket has shown some ability but may need a better trip. Bridgie Bop has shown some ability but has been inconsistent.
Longshots
In Spite of It has shown some ability but has been inconsistent. Say as I Say has shown some ability but may need a better trip.
Betting Strategy
Consider a win bet on Secured, with Checker’s Song and Katies Spirit as place and show options. A key box with Secured, Checker’s Song, and Katies Spirit could provide value.
Selections
Win: Secured
Place: Checker’s Song
Show: Katies Spirit
Jockey Notes and Insights
Ramon A. Vazquez is the leading jockey at Remington Park, with a strong record of success and a knack for getting horses into good positions. David Cabrera is also a top rider, known for his tactical speed and ability to get horses into contention. Weston Hamilton and Obed Sanchez are consistent performers, often getting horses into good positions and making strong moves in the stretch. Isaiah Wiseman and Richard E. Eramia are solid riders, with a good record of getting horses into contention.
Trainer Notes and Insights
Steven M. Asmussen is the leading trainer at Remington Park, with a strong record of success and a knack for getting horses into good positions. Robertino Diodoro is also a top trainer, known for his tactical speed and ability to get horses into contention. Scott E. Young and Oscar Flores are consistent performers, often getting horses into good positions and making strong moves in the stretch. Joe S. Offolter and Dick Cappellucci are solid trainers, with a good record of getting horses into contention.
Best Wagering Strategies and Value Plays
The best wagering strategies for today’s card include focusing on horses with tactical speed and those who can handle a firm surface. Key races to target are the maiden special weight and allowance races, where horses with higher potential can break through. Value plays include horses with strong recent workouts and those who have shown improvement in recent starts. Consider key boxes with the top contenders in each race, and look for overlays in the claiming races where the odds may be inflated due to the claiming price structure.
