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Prairie Meadows Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, May 16, 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 Highlight Show 2.00 1 2-1
6 6 Cajun Hottie 2.50 3.2 6-1
3 3 Lonely Woman 6.00 3.3 6-1
2 2 Sissy Sox 10.00 3.5 7-1
4 4 Sweat 5.00 5.5 10-1
5 5 Cutenclassy 3.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 J J’s Fight 5.00 1 2-1
2 2 Margarita Twosday 4.00 1.4 3-1
5 5 Tuscany Gal 3.00 4.2 8-1
6 6 Overqualified 2.00 4.8 9-1
7 7 Reuleaux 10.00 5 9-1
4 4 Ready Time 12.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Give Or Take 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Choctaw Zip 4.50 1 2-1
8 8 Brahms Image 3.50 1 2-1
7 7 Seeking Sawyer 2.00 2.5 5-1
5 5 Master Game 15.00 5.4 10-1
1 1 El Sargento 12.00 6.1 12-1
4 4 Clay’s Black Opal 10.00 6.6 13-1
3 3 Blow Torch 8.00 7 13-1
2 2 Permafrost 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Conway 2.00 1 2-1
7 7 Probably 4.50 1.8 3-1
9 9 Secreto Uno 6.00 2.8 5-1
6 6 Into Battle 3.50 5.3 10-1
5 5 Mo’s Flying Low 12.00 5.4 10-1
1 1 Stillbilly 10.00 6 11-1
4 4 Southfork 20.00 7.8 15-1
8 8 Free of Frost 15.00 8 15-1
2 2 Twisted Steel 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Fifth Avenue 4.00 1 2-1
4 4 Defending Albert 8.00 2.9 6-1
3 3 Justa Streak 15.00 5.8 11-1
6 6 Woodspoint 10.00 6.1 12-1
8 8 Holiday House 3.50 6.6 12-1
2 2 Sprint Out Pass 2.00 6.8 13-1
7 7 Vale 5.00 7 13-1
1 1 Cactus League 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Golden Circle S.) – Golden Circle S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 It’s All Right 3.50 1 2-1
6 6 Clockin In 5.00 1.8 3-1
3 3 Strollsmischief 15.00 2 4-1
5 5 Canned Heat 4.00 3.3 6-1
2 2 How About Bob 12.00 4.2 8-1
8 8 Omero 4.50 5.9 11-1
4 4 How Bout That Curt 10.00 7 13-1
1 1 Stormforged 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Crux 1.60 1 2-1
2 2 Mister J. P. 3.00 1.7 3-1
7 7 Meeker 8.00 3.1 6-1
1 1 I Lived My Dream 5.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 Skipped a Beat 15.00 3.4 6-1
8 8 Run for Gold 20.00 6.8 13-1
6 6 Ambrose 12.00 7 13-1
4 4 K B’s Street 6.00 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.

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