Prairie Meadows Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, May 18, 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
3 3 Adria 4.00 1 2-1
2 2 Spanish Delight 2.00 1.6 3-1
1 1 Awesome View 2.50 2.2 4-1
6 6 Irish Tap 3.50 2.8 5-1
4 4 Here and Vow 10.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Tribal Spirit 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Pure Crystal 6.00 1 2-1
1 1 Night Terror 3.00 1.8 3-1
6 6 Lurch 3.50 2 4-1
4 4 Billy Bob Rocket 2.00 2.6 5-1
3 3 Prized Tap 4.00 3.7 7-1
2 2 Day Money 8.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 That’s Our Vision 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Gisele’s Map 4.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Climb to Glory 2.00 4.2 8-1
6 6 Sister Swede 8.00 4.7 9-1
7 7 Mission Maker 5.00 5.1 10-1
5 5 Lucys Stroll 12.00 6.4 12-1
2 2 Backstage Pass 10.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Freddy J 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Leapin Ty Man 8.00 2 4-1
5 5 Annual Budget 3.50 2.8 5-1
7 7 Wearacap 2.00 3.3 6-1
1 1 Talons Time 10.00 3.5 7-1
3 3 Leading the Cause 12.00 4.7 9-1
6 6 Dreadpirateroberts 4.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Sheza Goin Comfort 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Scoot Along 4.00 2.3 4-1
7 7 Betty Jo 3.50 3.3 6-1
5 5 Jill’s Lemon Drop 8.00 4.2 8-1
4 4 Gangster Americano 6.00 4.7 9-1
6 6 Wumpmug 10.00 5.6 11-1
2 2 Stay Quiet 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Rahm 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Al’s Romeo 4.00 1.2 2-1
8 8 Fire Bryan 6.00 2.6 5-1
6 6 Vale 2.00 3.2 6-1
3 3 Grey Storm 6.00 4 8-1
2 2 Sisaway Now 12.00 4.3 8-1
4 4 Mr Creed 15.00 4.9 9-1
7 7 Golden Luna 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Golden Circle S.) – Golden Circle S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Desperate Man 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Mr Fillip 2.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 Sir Otto 4.00 3.6 7-1
3 3 Run Fire Run 8.00 4.6 9-1
1 1 Power Slam 5.00 5.6 11-1
2 2 Firespitten Kitten 6.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 House Wrecker 5.00 1 2-1
3 3 Girl Pro 3.00 1.5 3-1
2 2 Full Spirit 10.00 2.8 5-1
9 9 Slushy 4.00 3.2 6-1
4 4 Bayshore Foxes 3.50 4 8-1
8 8 Blow Sum Smoke 8.00 5.1 10-1
6 6 Game to Play 15.00 6.7 13-1
5 5 Jackie Flash 6.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Dodgeball 15.00 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.