Prairie Meadows Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, August 9, 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 (Maiden) – Maiden

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Favorite Contessa 3.00 1 2-1
6 6 Monday Disastur 10.00 1.9 4-1
5 5 Jv Gray Panther 5.00 2.4 5-1
4 4 Badd Kat 2.50 4 8-1
7 7 Dr a Political Sign 12.00 4.7 9-1
3 3 Zz Relentless 6.00 5.5 10-1
1 1 Uno Dos Tres Seis 3.50 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Apolitical Seis 4.00 1 2-1
2 2 Featherinmycapi 5.00 2.7 5-1
3 3 P Fifty One 1.80 2.9 5-1
5 5 Behold a Dynasty 3.50 3.4 6-1
6 6 Jesstrong Corona 4.50 5.6 11-1
1 1 Kandoit 10.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 I Know You Know 3.50 1 2-1
4 4 Frans Dynasty 2.50 3.4 6-1
6 6 Apollitical Menace 3.00 3.5 7-1
2 2 Relentless Summer 10.00 4.1 8-1
5 5 Cotton Candy Sunset 8.00 5.5 10-1
7 7 Sfs Emma Sies 5.00 5.7 11-1
3 3 Candy Celebration 6.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Full Victory 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Red River 2.00 2 4-1
5 5 Just Pickles 5.00 4.1 8-1
4 4 City Time 8.00 4.3 8-1
1 1 Days in Dublin (IRE) 10.00 4.9 9-1
3 3 Royal and Ready 3.50 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Spirit’s Mischief 4.00 1 2-1
6 6 Call Me Ice Man 2.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Annual Budget 3.50 4.3 8-1
1 1 Freddy J 6.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Absolute Chaos 3.00 5.3 10-1
4 4 Bolt Forty Five 8.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Meeker 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Steely Eye 4.00 2.3 4-1
6 6 No Free Kisses 3.50 4.2 8-1
3 3 Fallen Star 10.00 6.6 13-1
1 1 Greasepaintgroucho 12.00 6.8 13-1
5 5 I Like It Black 3.00 6.9 13-1
4 4 Myjerseysaysgood 6.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Witch Waydidhego 12.00 1 2-1
3 3 Paddyofromtokyo 2.00 6 11-1
6 6 War Boy 5.00 6 11-1
10 10 Sir Wally 20.00 6.8 13-1
8 8 Bright Journey 3.00 7.8 15-1
5 5 Flat Sprout 30.00 8.7 16-1
2 2 Day Boss 15.00 8.7 16-1
9 9 Kiowa Warrior 20.00 9.3 18-1
7 7 Outmatch 4.00 9.4 18-1
4 4 Crux 10.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Raymond 1.60 1 2-1
6 6 Charter Oak 3.00 1.6 3-1
1 1 Axel Steel 3.50 3.8 7-1
5 5 Flipping Fish 6.00 4.7 9-1
2 2 Santa Cruiser 12.00 5.1 10-1
4 4 Permafrost 5.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Cyclones H.) – Cyclones H.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Ain’t Life Grand 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Amorosa 3.50 2.5 5-1
7 7 Tee Off Time 5.00 2.6 5-1
1 1 Seventeen Black 3.00 3.4 7-1
3 3 Specialsortastorm 6.00 5.2 10-1
6 6 Rockin the Dad Bod 12.00 6.1 12-1
2 2 Finish Up 8.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Dixie One 6.00 1 2-1
7 7 Wicked Hot Foot 2.00 2.8 5-1
5 5 Promised Oath 8.00 3 6-1
3 3 Smokin’ Nancy 15.00 3.9 7-1
6 6 Canadian Jane 3.50 3.9 7-1
4 4 Native Queen 2.50 4.3 8-1
2 2 Higher Path 10.00 7 13-1

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.