Prairie Meadows Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, August 17, 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 (Iowa Stallion Derby) – Iowa Stallion Derby

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Imma Southern Bell 2.00 1 2-1
5 5 Trs Snot Nose Kid 3.00 1.6 3-1
7 7 Ts Fast as My Gto 3.50 1.9 4-1
3 3 Gravel N Grace 5.00 2.8 5-1
6 6 Jess Praising Him 8.00 4.6 9-1
2 2 Jb Royal Gravel 10.00 5.8 11-1
1 1 Steped N What 12.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Adequan Prairie Meadows Derby Challenge S.) – Adequan Prairie Meadows Derby Challenge S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Catchn Southern Rays 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 The Criminal 3.50 1.3 2-1
6 6 Rockin the Train 4.00 1.5 3-1
3 3 Apollitical King 5.00 2.1 4-1
8 8 Braven 6.00 2.6 5-1
1 1 Flashin Dynamite 8.00 3.7 7-1
10 10 Kvn Good One 10.00 4.7 9-1
4 4 A Sweet Arthur 15.00 7.4 14-1
2 2 Fancys Prize Corona 15.00 7.4 14-1
9 9 Party On the Moon 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden) – Maiden

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Shesafavoritecowgirl 3.00 1 2-1
10 10 Painted Tres Sign 3.50 1.3 2-1
11 11 Ts Moonin All Night 5.00 2.2 4-1
6 6 Mr Declared Perry 6.00 2.8 5-1
1 1 Ts Corona in My Beer 8.00 3.9 7-1
8 8 A Good Pilot 10.00 5.1 10-1
2 2 Special Kinda Cowboy 10.00 5.1 10-1
9 9 Sebastian Filly 12.00 6.3 12-1
3 3 Jess Kann Winn 20.00 11 21-1
7 7 Th Cyber Nonsense 20.00 11 21-1
4 4 Ms Hawk 22 20.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Aqha Racing Prairie Meadows Championship Challenge S.) – Aqha Racing Prairie Meadows Championship Challenge S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Hooked N Gone 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Mystic Paint 3.00 1.2 2-1
1 1 Ab Boogie 4.00 1.7 3-1
7 7 Cardiac Cowboy 5.00 2.1 4-1
4 4 One Fabulous Boy 10.00 4.4 8-1
6 6 Buymyladyacorona 12.00 5.3 10-1
8 8 One Stolin Eagle 12.00 5.3 10-1
9 9 Nothin Like You 15.00 6.7 13-1
3 3 A Legacy of Tales 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Mc Cougar 1.80 1 2-1
3 3 Stroller Boy 2.50 1.3 2-1
1 1 Preacher Man Sam 3.50 1.6 3-1
4 4 Native Hellraiser 5.00 2.2 4-1
6 6 Surprise Road Trip 8.00 3.4 6-1
2 2 Temple City Run 15.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Ten of Hearts 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Plain Flat Out 3.00 1.8 3-1
1 1 Tremont Tammy 3.50 2.3 4-1
6 6 Bella’s Atreides 4.00 2.7 5-1
2 2 Flat Out Chrome 6.00 4.3 8-1
5 5 Moede’s Bejeweled 8.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Quarter Rat 2.00 1 2-1
5 5 Rock City Rocket 2.50 1.3 2-1
4 4 Mystery Man 3.50 1.9 4-1
1 1 Ship Boss 4.00 2.3 4-1
6 6 Iowa Hawkeye 8.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Big Boss Ben 10.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Samurai Prince 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 I Got No Munny 3.00 1.8 3-1
2 2 Circle Back Jack 3.50 2.3 4-1
6 6 Go Otto Go 4.00 2.7 5-1
5 5 Diamond City 6.00 4.3 8-1
4 4 Kosari 8.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Bamtwentyklater 1.80 1 2-1
2 2 Teatotal 3.00 1.7 3-1
4 4 Swiss Dancer 3.50 2 4-1
6 6 American Blessing 4.00 2.3 4-1
3 3 Say I Do Sadie 6.00 3.6 7-1
1 1 Mi Babe 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 C’Mon Lucky 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Principal Anita 2.50 1.3 2-1
6 6 Janes Girls 3.50 1.9 4-1
2 2 Chasing After You 4.00 2.3 4-1
1 1 Friendly Spirit 8.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Golden Edge 10.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 11 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Progeny 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Battleshipper 3.50 1.3 2-1
7 7 Aloha Baby 6.00 2.8 5-1
4 4 Sweet Mother Mary 10.00 5.1 10-1
5 5 Unbridled Lunar 15.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Singing Emma 5.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Squeeze the Day 4.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Just Call Me Lucky 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 12 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Diamond of Ekati 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Joyful Josephine 6.00 2.9 5-1
5 5 Leucadia 8.00 3.7 7-1
9 9 Milliganmikeandme 12.00 5.5 10-1
3 3 Shaniah 15.00 6.8 13-1
8 8 Firebaugh 20.00 9 17-1
1 1 Highwood 5.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Pounds in Town 1.80 SCRATCH
7 7 Blister Bug 20.00 9 17-1

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.