Prairie Meadows Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, May 2, 2026

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 Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Historic 2.00 1 2-1
5 5 Bad Joke 3.00 1.4 3-1
6 6 Golden Hurricane 3.50 1.6 3-1
4 4 Uniter 5.00 2.2 4-1
3 3 Gold Dollar 6.00 2.5 5-1
2 2 Cruisinforabrusin 15.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Lady Riley 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Mathurine 2.50 1.3 2-1
4 4 Nalla D 3.50 1.9 4-1
5 5 Belle Blaze 5.00 2.9 5-1
3 3 Shelley’s Money 8.00 4.8 9-1
6 6 Katies Factor 10.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Storming Sally 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Dancing Dolly 3.00 1.2 2-1
4 4 My Angel Marie 3.50 1.3 3-1
5 5 Ides of Demarch 4.50 1.7 3-1
3 3 Rhythm and Bruise 5.00 1.9 4-1
2 2 Now I’m Your Daisy 8.00 2.9 5-1
1 1 Holly Springs 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Iknowaguy 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Echobayou 3.00 1.3 2-1
5 5 Hello Frankie 3.50 1.6 3-1
6 6 Ole Mikey Bagels 6.00 3 6-1
1 1 Prince and Penny 8.00 4.1 8-1
8 8 Boundings Mischief 15.00 8 15-1
4 4 Day Boss 15.00 8 15-1
2 2 Ultra Mike 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Kissed a Cadet 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Cinco de Mo 3.00 1.5 3-1
4 4 Skalkaho 3.50 1.9 4-1
3 3 Succession 4.00 2.4 4-1
2 2 Redneckerthanyou 5.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 Annual Budget 8.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Outmatch 1.80 1 2-1
6 6 Galvanizer 3.50 1.8 3-1
2 2 Vino Vida 4.50 2.2 4-1
3 3 Golden Biz 6.00 2.9 5-1
7 7 War Boy 12.00 5.5 10-1
1 1 No Offences 15.00 6.8 13-1
5 5 Cause I’m Crazy 15.00 6.8 13-1
9 9 Kind Soul 20.00 9 17-1
4 4 Modern Band 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.