Prairie Meadows Horse Racing Picks for Friday, May 17, 2024

Below is a table for each race of the day. The table is ordered by our algorythmically calculated expected order of finish. Our program takes into account past performances, workout times, speed ratings, recency, and breeder/jockey data amoung other data points.

Using the “Expected” column, the lower number is better. When there is a clear lowest value, we like that horse best to win. In situations where many horses share low numbers, we like those horses equally well. If no horse is under 3, the results are less clear to us and bettors should examine the race more closely.

Using the “Value” column, we present the minimum payout we would recommend betting the particular horse. Look for higher-paying odds than those listed if you like that horse.

Scratches are notated and will be updated as available.

RACE NUMBER 1 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Reba 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Song of Praise 10.00 3.2 6-1
1 1 American Sue 8.00 3.7 7-1
2 2 C L Legacy 12.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 Nautical Miss 3.50 4.3 8-1
6 6 Olivia’s Hope 3.00 5.1 10-1
3 3 Farrah Fowler 5.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Demidanu 1.80 1 2-1
1 1 Dial Sum In 4.00 1.9 4-1
4 4 Lavender Lil 3.00 3 6-1
5 5 Bayleywick 10.00 4.9 9-1
3 3 Won Happy Mama 2.50 5.5 10-1
2 2 Bye Love Gotta Go 8.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Madethedean’slist 3.50 1 2-1
7 7 Skalkaho 2.00 1.6 3-1
3 3 Wily Wade 4.00 1.7 3-1
1 1 Strollntothemarket 3.00 2.6 5-1
6 6 Blitzed in Bee Six 10.00 3.5 7-1
4 4 Fayes Spirit 8.00 5.7 11-1
2 2 Mr Snerdly 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Undecoded 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 Indy Again 3.50 1.4 3-1
5 5 Flowersforshantell 2.50 1.7 3-1
4 4 Mocha Kiss 8.00 3.6 7-1
6 6 She’s a Big Star 4.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Aprettylulaby 15.00 6.7 13-1
1 1 Our Clover Gal 10.00 7.3 14-1
8 8 Jeri Dawn 12.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Scott City 0 0-1
8 8 Dancin Rocket 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Mischievous Max 3.00 2.9 5-1
3 3 Scott City 10.00 3.4 6-1
7 7 Irish Coast 4.50 3.6 7-1
1 1 Time for Another 4.00 3.9 7-1
6 6 God’s Gift to Us 8.00 5.7 11-1
5 5 Khozanthedestroyer 15.00 7.8 15-1
4 4 Magic D Oro 12.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Aztec Empress 15.00 1 2-1
7 7 My Cajun Lady 3.50 1.3 2-1
3 3 Pleasingly 2.50 1.5 3-1
8 8 Highwood 10.00 1.6 3-1
1 1 Can’t Want That 6.00 2.7 5-1
5 5 Chojo 3.00 3.1 6-1
2 2 Gata Runz 12.00 4.2 8-1
6 6 Stealthespotlight 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Handicap) – Handicap

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Lady Radler 1.60 1 2-1
1 1 Present Time 3.50 3 6-1
3 3 Two Minute Drill 3.00 3.1 6-1
4 4 Thunders Rocknroll 5.00 4.9 9-1
7 7 Lover Girl 6.00 5.5 10-1
2 2 Faith Alone 10.00 6.6 12-1
5 5 Diva Treva 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 Topper T 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Monterey Peninsula 10.00 4.7 9-1
8 8 Black Storm 3.50 4.7 9-1
9 9 Koselio 6.00 4.8 9-1
10 10 Rickey B 10.00 4.8 9-1
7 7 Champion by Design 12.00 4.9 9-1
1 1 Cowboy Don 20.00 5.4 10-1
2 2 Broadway Pete 20.00 5.6 11-1
5 5 Woke Up in Love 15.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Asset Basis 2.50 SCRATCH
6 6 Temple City Run 20.00 SCRATCH

Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Keep up to date on late scratches and other changes – those are not taken into consideration. Sports from the Basement provides no warranty on these suggestions and readers should make picks at their own risk.