Prairie Meadows Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, May 9, 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
3 3 Maximum to Excel 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Starlit Sofi 3.00 1.7 3-1
6 6 Charmit 3.50 2.4 5-1
1 1 Night Birdie 4.00 3.1 6-1
2 2 Sunset for Sandra 5.00 4.6 9-1
5 5 Classic Cash 6.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 D D’s Legacy 3.00 1 2-1
8 8 Cause I’m Rollin 3.50 1.2 2-1
4 4 Into the Deep 4.00 1.5 3-1
5 5 Bad Boy Brawny 4.50 1.7 3-1
1 1 Big Furn 8.00 3.4 6-1
3 3 Tough Tommy 10.00 4.3 8-1
9 9 Mighty Koa 10.00 4.3 8-1
2 2 Fallen Star 15.00 6.7 13-1
6 6 Bluegrass Tap 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 In the Mix 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Tiz Happy 2.50 1.2 2-1
2 2 Getoutyourwallet 3.00 1.4 3-1
5 5 Precious Cargo 4.00 1.8 3-1
6 6 The Kween’s King 6.00 2.5 5-1
3 3 Stumpy’s Love Song 15.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Demidanu 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Delacina 2.50 1.3 2-1
2 2 Popperina 3.00 1.6 3-1
6 6 So Jacksann 4.00 2.3 4-1
4 4 Stone Cold Lover 5.00 2.9 5-1
5 5 Titled Lady 10.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Steam Powered 1.80 1 2-1
1 1 Tiz Wicked Strong 3.00 1.5 3-1
5 5 My Rapha 4.50 2 4-1
3 3 West Coast Cowboy 5.00 2.2 4-1
6 6 Shifty Gold 8.00 3.4 6-1
4 4 Cloudy Holiday 10.00 4.2 8-1
2 2 Our Flat Out 12.00 4.9 9-1
8 8 Mash On the Gas 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Lets Shakeit Sugar 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Lady Captain 4.00 1.5 3-1
9 9 Anchored in Love 4.50 1.7 3-1
8 8 Glengloria 5.00 1.9 4-1
7 7 Addy Up 6.00 2.4 5-1
6 6 Song Magic 10.00 4.3 8-1
3 3 Winning Chance 12.00 5.2 10-1
1 1 Dixie Surprise 20.00 9 17-1
2 2 Strollin Wild 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Quietline 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 La Fee’s Secret 4.00 1.6 3-1
8 8 Burn Indy Burn 5.00 2.2 4-1
2 2 Sir Wally 5.00 2.2 4-1
10 10 Five Charlie 8.00 3.9 7-1
11 11 Red Kingdom 10.00 5.1 10-1
5 5 Razor Wire 12.00 6.3 12-1
6 6 Steely Eye 15.00 8.1 15-1
9 9 Wily Wade 20.00 11 21-1
4 4 Band’s Free Spirit 20.00 11 21-1
7 7 Harry Blueblood 20.00 11 21-1

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.