Edwin Escobedo and Jason Olmstead worked will together April 4-7 to earn the weekly Lip Chip honors at Remington Park.

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OKLAHOMA CITY, OK– APRIL 11, 2024–The jockey and trainer tandem of Edwin Escobedo and Jason Olmstead worked well together during the Remington Park racing week of April 4-7, racking up wins and the weekly Lip Chip honors.

The pair were red-hot on Friday night, April 5, scoring four wins together. It was the first time this season a jockey or a trainer had four wins on one racing program at Remington Park.

Escobedo added two more victories on Saturday, April 6 to give him six wins for the week from 14 attempts. He was also third in two other races. He enjoyed a 29% winning clip while finishing in the money (top three) in 43% of his attempts.

Olmstead won the four races on Friday night with Escobedo and with his other mounts also had one second-place effort and three thirds. His starters won 33% of the time from 12 attempts with an in-the-money run of 67%.

Escobedo has moved to a tie for fourth in the jockey standings with 13 wins on the season. He is attempting to become the first jockey since James Flores (2018-2020) to win successive leading rider crowns at Remington Park. Escobedo captured the title in 2023 with 43 wins.

Olmstead is currently in fifth place in the trainer standings with seven triumphs. The Pryor, Okla. resident has been near the top of the conditioner standings for years but seeks his first-ever title at Remington Park.

Trials Dominate April 11-14 Remington Park Racing

Remington Park will feature top-quality trials activity throughout this racing week. Tonight and Friday, each 11-race program consists of qualifying trials for the Remington Park Futurity. The race, restricted to Oklahoma-bred 2-year-olds, is expected to carry a finals purse of nearly $800,000.

Saturday, April 13 will feature four trials each for the Remington Park Derby (3-year-old males) and the Remington Park Oaks (3-year-old fillies). Both sets of trials are restricted to eligible Oklahoma-breds.

Sunday action is highlighted by trials for the American Paint Classic Futurity. A total of five trials will be held to determine the qualifiers for the American Paint Classic. The race for 2-year-old Paints is expected to have a final purse of nearly $125,000.

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About Remington Park
Remington Park has provided more than $345 Million to the State of Oklahoma general education fund since the opening of the casino in 2005. Located at the junction of Interstates 35 & 44, in the heart of the Oklahoma City Adventure District, Remington Park presents simulcast racing daily and non-stop casino gaming. The Remington Park Futurity for Oklahoma-breds is featured on April 27. The 2024 American Quarter Horse, Paint and Appaloosa Season continues through June 1,  starts its 50-date season. Parking