Remington Park Friday: Springboard Mile Highlights 12/17 Card

Remington Park is set to run 5 stakes races on Friday

Remington Park will feature a marathon 13 race card on Friday. Races 8-12 will all be stakes races including the Springboard Mile which goes off as race 12. First post is 5:00 pm Central.

Friday Analysis

Remington Park is probably most famous for the rise of hall of fame trainer Steve Asmussen. The trainer has won over a dozen training titles at the Oklahoma track.

Remington Park Race 1

Post: 5:00 PM CT; Purse: $10,000 Maiden Claiming, 6 Furlongs on Dirt; Entries: 10

#2 FINDING SILVER (4-5) looks like the right favorite here. The speed figures & current form leave this one just better than the rest. #3 SECRET PICASSO (3-1) has pace figures worthy of a look. #7 STUCK (10-1) should be competitive based on the bloodline which is tops in the group. #6 WILD RUMBLE (30-1) could be an interesting longshot to key under some of the logical players.

Selections: 2-3-7-6

Remington Park Race 2

Post: 5:29 PM CT; Purse: $40,425 Maiden Special Weight, 5 1/2 Furlongs on Dirt; Entries: 9

#9 BRING IT ON BABY (2-1) should be competitive today based on the figures earned in previous starts. #6 NOODLE SALAD (5-1) is worth a look here given edges in record at the distance and the likelihood of being forward early. #8 FIGHTINGTEMPTATION (5-2) is in with a great chance based on the way the race flow may set up. #3 GOSPEL SPEAR (30-1) has been proven to hit the board at the distance. This one could be a great price to add value to the verticals.

Selections: 9-6-8-3

Remington Park Race 3

Post: 5:58 PM CT; Purse: $24,500 Maiden Claiming, 5 Furlongs on Dirt; Entries: 12

#12 RAINBOW GOLD (3-1) is in with a major shot given the horses this one has lost to so far in the career. #5 BANJO BEAR (10-1) has breeding that makes it a player in this flawed group. #3 EL BLAZE (8-1) could get a perfect pace scenario today. #8 GEORGE’S VISION (6-1) will likely have the stamina to outlast these in the final jumps of the race.

Selections: 12-5-3-8

Remington Park Race 4

Post: 6:27 PM CT; Purse: $20,000 Starter Optional Claiming, 1 1/16 Miles on Dirt; Entries: 7

#5 ABSAROKA (5-2) could be best here based on speed figures & power rating. #2 VANGILDER (6-1) is worth a look here given edges in class & connections. #7 NEWPORT BEACH (4-1) looks to have to have kept the best company in the previous starts. #4 BIZZY LEGS (9-2) is in with a great chance based on the horse’s recent pace numbers.

Selections: 5-2-7-4

Remington Park Race 5

Post: 6:56 PM CT; Purse: $26,950 Claiming, 6 Furlongs on Dirt; Entries: 8

#4 OH MARVELOUS ME (5-2) has a great chance in this one given edges in class & form. #7 GOLD STREET (4-1) has run the best speed figures against solid foes. #8 CALCULATING KING (9-2) is worth a look here given the connections. #5 VALLA (10-1) could get a perfect pace scenario today.

Selections: 4-7-8-5

Remington Park Race 6

Post: 7:25 PM CT; Purse: $20,000 Maiden Claiming, 1 Mile on Dirt; Entries: 8

#2 PROMPTLY DONE (5-2) goes out for proven connections and has run against better. #5 TIZ MY PLAN (9-2) looks a worthy challenger based on the pace numbers earned in recent starts. #4 BIRDIE CURDY (3-1) has the speed figures to be a major player in this group. #1 INSPIRATUS (20-1) is worth inclusion underneath.

Selections: 2-5-4-1

Remington Park Race 7

Post: 7:54 PM CT; Purse: $33,000 Maiden Special Weight, 6 Furlongs on Dirt; Entries: 9

#9 WEST TEXAS RAIN (3-1) has a great shot in the race given the advantages in speed & pace numbers. #3 COLEMAN CREEK (7-5) and goes out for top connections. #5 SPEIGHT AND MALICE (6-1) has run against the best competition so far. #2 OKLAHOMA HEAT (8-1) isn’t without hope, but should at least be a major player to hit the board.

Selections: 9-3-5-2

Remington Park Race 8

Post: 8:23 PM CT; Purse: $70,000 Jim Thorpe S., 1 Mile on Dirt; Entries: 8

#7 NUMBER ONE DUDE (1-1) looks much the best based on speed figures and comes into the race in top form. #4 TAP THE DOT (5-1) looks like a strong prospect given the connections and the early pace numbers. #3 JUST A IRISH LAD (8-1) may have the ability to outlast these ones late. #8 J B’S LEGACY (6-1) is proven as a good bet to at least hit the board under today’s distance and surface conditions.

Selections: 7-4-3-8 (Best Bet #7)

Remington Park Race 9

Post: 8:54 PM CT; Purse: $70,000 Useeit S., 1 Mile on Dirt; Entries: 6

#4 SUNDAY FLASHBACK (8-5) is a major player in today’s race edging the field in several key handicapping factors including speed & pace numbers. #6 RUN SLEWPY RUN (3-1) the recent foes this one has faced. #5 GOTTA SEE RED (5-1) could get a perfect pace scenario today. #3 TWILIGHT CURFEW (10-1) has the top power rating in the group and represents great value based on the morning line.

Selections: 4-6-5-3

Remington Park Race 10

Post: 9:25 PM CT; Purse: $100,000 She’s All In S., 1 Mile 70 Yards on Dirt; Entries: 8

#5 PAIGE ANNE (5-1) could pull the upset here after running well against tougher. #6 CASUAL (2-1) has the top speed figures in the group and is definitely one that must be respected. #7 MARION FRANCIS (9-5) may get the right pace scenario, but seems vulnerable as the favorite. #1 MY BETS (12-1) should be included in your bets if you play the trifectas and supers.

Selections: 5-6-7-1

Remington Park Race 11

Post: 9:57 PM CT; Purse: $100,000 Trapeze S., 1 Mile on Dirt; Entries: 12

#6 PARK ON THE NILE (3-1) merits consideration in this spot given edges in speed & form. #5 RING ME DARLING (10-1) is in with a major upset chance. #7 HITS PRICEY LEGACY (8-1) may just get a perfect race flow to at least hit the board here. #9 GOLDEN SIGHTS (7-2) should have no problem getting the mile distance.

Selections: 6-5-7-9

Remington Park Race 12

Post: 10:28 PM CT; Purse: $400,000 Remington Springboard Mile S., 1 Mile on Dirt; Entries: 9

#2 MAKE IT BIG (7-2) looks to have to have kept the best company in the previous starts. #1 CONCEPT (5-1) has speed figures to suggest this one could spring the upset. #5 CLASSIC MOMENT (4-1) has to be respected based on the connections. #3 BYE BYE BOBBY (4-1) is competitive, but may be a bit short on the tote board to play in the win pool.

Selections: 2-1-5-3

Remington Park Race 13

Post: 11:00 PM CT; Purse: $41,650 Allowance, 1 Mile on Dirt; Entries: 11

#5 TASMIN (5-2) is in with a great chance based on the horse’s advantages in class & power rating. #11 REBA COUNTRY (6-1) has great speed figures which have been earned in recent starts suggesting the horse is in great form. #6 PEARLY (5-1) isn’t without a chance here, but 5-1 may be a tad short of a price to play. #3 SEEING DOUBLE (10-1) seems only slightly less likely than the #6, but you’re getting double the price.

Selections: 5-11-6-3

Betting News Handicapping Tools

Don’t forget to check out the Betting News free handicapping tools. These tools offer track bias information, jockey and trainer stats, and handicapping analytics to help make your plays at Remington Park more profitable.

By Chris Adams

Chris first got introduced to horse racing in 2009 at Canterbury Park (Shakopee, MN). Along with handicapping and betting, Chris has worked as a teller at his local track and participated in ownership partnerships. He now enjoys sharing his passion with his wife and two young daughters who love going out to the track each and every summer.