Prairie Meadows Horse Racing Picks for Friday, May 8, 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 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Samurai Prince 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Quarter Rat 3.00 1.8 3-1
1 1 Mr Negativity 3.50 2.3 4-1
6 6 Spirit’s Mischief 4.00 2.7 5-1
3 3 Warren L 5.00 3.5 7-1
5 5 Chief Chitoz 8.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Ritaville 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Secret Beach 3.00 1.5 3-1
2 2 Born Fearless 4.00 2.1 4-1
6 6 She’s a Cyclone 5.00 2.6 5-1
8 8 Bye Bye Time 6.00 3.2 6-1
3 3 Pretty Irene 12.00 6.4 12-1
7 7 Morning Glory Gold 15.00 8 15-1
1 1 Julie the Jet 15.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Keepinitreal 1.80 1 2-1
1 1 Shances R 2.50 1.2 2-1
4 4 Littleyellowjacket 3.00 1.3 3-1
3 3 Rockin His Sox Off 4.00 1.6 3-1
6 6 His Way 6.00 2.2 4-1
5 5 Di Risata Molto 20.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Mischievous Bria 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Skyboom 3.00 1.4 3-1
6 6 C’Mon Lucky 4.00 2.2 4-1
3 3 Ourpeppermintcandy 5.00 3 6-1
4 4 Shemeansbizness 6.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 Jaydensqueenoharts 6.00 3.8 7-1
2 2 Mind Your Mo 10.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Allo Enry 2.00 1 2-1
7 7 Just a Irish Lad 2.50 1.2 2-1
4 4 Swift as I Am 4.50 2 4-1
3 3 Manny’s Kat 5.00 2.2 4-1
8 8 Table Money 6.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 True Jedi 12.00 4.9 9-1
5 5 Our Cornerstone 15.00 6.1 11-1
6 6 Cravensworth 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Lite It Up Louie 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Singing Emma 3.50 1.6 3-1
5 5 Plum Irish 4.00 2.2 4-1
7 7 Kiki Krazy 4.50 2.8 5-1
6 6 Brumbodoppelganger 5.00 3.4 6-1
3 3 What About Q 6.00 4.6 9-1
4 4 Motown Omi 8.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Morning Cup 1.80 1 2-1
7 7 Flipping Fish 4.00 2.2 4-1
6 6 For Reel 4.50 2.4 5-1
3 3 Lucky’s Secret 4.50 2.4 5-1
4 4 Mr. Thunderstruck 8.00 4.3 8-1
5 5 Aux Arcs 8.00 4.3 8-1
1 1 Big Boss Ben 12.00 6.4 12-1
8 8 Stunning Bruno 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Sugah Down 3.00 1 2-1
6 6 Novalie 4.00 1.5 3-1
10 10 Muffin Thief 4.50 1.8 3-1
9 9 Answer to Adelyn 5.00 2.1 4-1
8 8 Mythical Journey 6.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 Letts Go Flat Out 6.00 2.6 5-1
4 4 Dean’s Day 12.00 5.8 11-1
5 5 Enticing Kitty 15.00 7.4 14-1
3 3 Clearly Clover 15.00 7.4 14-1
1 1 Dotsero 20.00 10 19-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Hurrikane Warning 3.00 1 2-1
6 6 Lady Trexia 3.50 1.3 3-1
8 8 Chirpy Chicks 4.00 1.7 3-1
2 2 Berta 4.50 2 4-1
5 5 Banished 5.00 2.3 4-1
9 9 Miss Happy 6.00 3 6-1
3 3 Creek Front 12.00 7 13-1
7 7 Olympic Flame 15.00 9 17-1
1 1 Moving Munny 15.00 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.