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
2 2 Sunset for Sandra 5.00 1 2-1
5 5 Classic Cash 6.00 1.1 2-1
3 3 Maximum to Excel 2.50 1.3 2-1
6 6 Charmit 3.50 2.5 5-1
1 1 Night Birdie 4.00 3.5 7-1
4 4 Starlit Sofi 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Into the Deep 4.00 1 2-1
7 7 D D’s Legacy 3.00 1.9 4-1
1 1 Big Furn 8.00 2.4 4-1
8 8 Cause I’m Rollin 3.50 2.6 5-1
2 2 Fallen Star 15.00 4.7 9-1
3 3 Tough Tommy 10.00 6.9 13-1
9 9 Mighty Koa 10.00 7.1 13-1
6 6 Bluegrass Tap 20.00 8.2 16-1
5 5 Bad Boy Brawny 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Getoutyourwallet 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Tiz Happy 2.50 1.4 3-1
1 1 In the Mix 2.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 Precious Cargo 4.00 4.6 9-1
3 3 Stumpy’s Love Song 15.00 4.7 9-1
6 6 The Kween’s King 6.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Delacina 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Demidanu 2.00 2.3 4-1
5 5 Titled Lady 10.00 2.7 5-1
4 4 Stone Cold Lover 5.00 4.2 8-1
6 6 So Jacksann 4.00 4.5 8-1
2 2 Popperina 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 West Coast Cowboy 5.00 1 2-1
4 4 Cloudy Holiday 10.00 5.6 10-1
5 5 My Rapha 4.50 6.3 12-1
2 2 Our Flat Out 12.00 6.4 12-1
1 1 Tiz Wicked Strong 3.00 7.2 14-1
6 6 Shifty Gold 8.00 7.3 14-1
7 7 Steam Powered 1.80 7.8 15-1
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
3 3 Winning Chance 12.00 1 2-1
5 5 Lets Shakeit Sugar 3.00 1.8 3-1
4 4 Lady Captain 4.00 2.2 4-1
9 9 Anchored in Love 4.50 2.4 5-1
7 7 Addy Up 6.00 4 7-1
8 8 Glengloria 5.00 4.3 8-1
6 6 Song Magic 10.00 5.5 10-1
1 1 Dixie Surprise 20.00 6.2 12-1
2 2 Strollin Wild 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 La Fee’s Secret 4.00 1 2-1
10 10 Five Charlie 8.00 1.6 3-1
5 5 Razor Wire 12.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 Band’s Free Spirit 20.00 3.8 7-1
2 2 Sir Wally 5.00 4.1 8-1
8 8 Burn Indy Burn 5.00 4.3 8-1
6 6 Steely Eye 15.00 4.9 9-1
11 11 Red Kingdom 10.00 7.1 13-1
9 9 Wily Wade 20.00 7.7 14-1
3 3 Quietline 3.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Harry Blueblood 20.00 SCRATCH

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.