Prairie Meadows Horse Racing Picks for Friday, May 16, 2025

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 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Cupids Sweety 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Tommy’s Crue 4.00 1.1 2-1
6 6 Diamond of Ekati 5.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 Hard Spirits 3.50 3.5 7-1
3 3 Anchors and Spurs 8.00 3.5 7-1
1 1 Beautifly Troubl’d 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Midnight Rules 5.00 1 2-1
5 5 Our Heavenly Gift 2.50 1.1 2-1
6 6 Pizza Charlie 4.00 1.6 3-1
2 2 Carl G 8.00 2.8 5-1
4 4 Fleet of Hoof 10.00 SCRATCH
1 1 J T’s Imagination 1.60 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Zatara 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Uxmal 3.00 1.8 3-1
2 2 Jokestar 1.60 1.9 4-1
1 1 Brownstone 4.00 2.9 5-1
5 5 Medimpact 8.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Maverama 4.00 1 2-1
3 3 Speechless 6.00 1.1 2-1
5 5 Able Seaman 8.00 3.3 6-1
1 1 Quarterly Report 2.00 4 8-1
6 6 Mr. Sweets 3.50 4.3 8-1
4 4 Juan Colorado 3.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Miracle Mack 4.00 1 2-1
6 6 Come On Mulitch 3.00 2.2 4-1
1 1 As One Does 8.00 3.1 6-1
3 3 Dashed 6.00 3.5 7-1
2 2 Cutlass King 2.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Steam Powered 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 I Got No Munny 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Ben Diesel 6.00 2.2 4-1
5 5 Go Otto Go 2.50 3 6-1
4 4 Biyombo 3.50 4.8 9-1
7 7 Fort Warren 8.00 6.3 12-1
2 2 Going in Style 10.00 7 13-1
3 3 Flipping Fish 4.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Savoya Return 4.00 1 2-1
7 7 Leapin Ty Man 2.00 2.4 5-1
8 8 Casa Limon 10.00 2.5 5-1
2 2 Kissed a Cadet 5.00 2.8 5-1
6 6 Mc Cougar 3.00 3 6-1
4 4 Madethedean’slist 8.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 Swampdrainer 15.00 5.8 11-1
3 3 Lucky Louie 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Bad Boy Brawny 8.00 1 2-1
5 5 Perscripture 2.50 2.6 5-1
1 1 Days in Dublin (IRE) 12.00 3.1 6-1
3 3 Low On Funds 3.50 3.3 6-1
8 8 Grey Street 8.00 5.7 11-1
2 2 Jon’s Street Band 4.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Illegal Ice 20.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Full Victory 6.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Heartbreak Game 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.