Prairie Meadows Horse Racing Picks for Monday, May 18, 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 Sunset for Sandra 4.00 1 2-1
2 2 Classic Cash 5.00 4.5 9-1
5 5 K Dog 6.00 4.6 9-1
1 1 Lillabet 2.00 4.6 9-1
4 4 Annietime 8.00 5 9-1
6 6 Allen’s Agenda 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Hunters Ghost 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 Cash’s Pal 10.00 2.8 5-1
4 4 Swift as I Am 4.00 3.1 6-1
6 6 Allo Enry 5.00 3.3 6-1
1 1 Say It Nicely 8.00 3.3 6-1
2 2 Stroller Boy 6.00 6 11-1
5 5 Morning Cup 2.50 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Spike the Punch 2.00 1 2-1
7 7 Werthethreeamigos 10.00 3.2 6-1
3 3 Uncle Tater 5.00 4.5 8-1
5 5 Vegasborn 15.00 4.8 9-1
6 6 Dreamofyou 3.00 4.8 9-1
1 1 Golden Hurricane 8.00 4.9 9-1
2 2 Out Flat 4.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Sexagenarian 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Pronti O Meno 4.00 2.7 5-1
6 6 El Rojo Vivo 5.00 3 6-1
1 1 Casa Limon 8.00 4.3 8-1
5 5 Tartarian 15.00 5.9 11-1
2 2 Purse Thief 6.00 6 11-1
7 7 Mumayaz 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Miss Bowring 4.50 1 2-1
5 5 Telling Tales 2.00 1.1 2-1
8 8 The Wife Found Out 6.00 2.2 4-1
2 2 Ragazza Vincente 12.00 3.5 7-1
1 1 Krazy Like Beth 3.50 4.1 8-1
3 3 Irish Lass 15.00 4.8 9-1
6 6 Mama Glows 20.00 5.3 10-1
7 7 Braxton’s Girl 8.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Chitoz Storm Cat 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Miss Mingo 8.00 1 2-1
5 5 Sister Swede 4.00 1.2 2-1
9 9 Mind Your Mo 10.00 2.9 6-1
6 6 Hop Away Hottie 4.50 3.3 6-1
4 4 No Rhyme Or Reason 8.00 3.4 6-1
7 7 Aintnoshakin Kid 5.00 4.6 9-1
2 2 Shannon K 15.00 5 9-1
12 12 Iso Lucky 15.00 6.2 12-1
3 3 Cupids Sweety 12.00 7.5 14-1
10 10 Tennessee Grace 30.00 9.8 18-1
8 8 Addasquecktoit 6.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Lu’s Time 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 D D’s Legacy 3.50 1 2-1
3 3 Boundings Mischief 15.00 3.2 6-1
4 4 Brasa 2.50 3.6 7-1
2 2 Cause I’m Rollin 5.00 3.7 7-1
9 9 Big Furn 10.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 Kiowa Warrior 6.00 4.1 8-1
8 8 Bouazizi 4.50 5.2 10-1
1 1 Canadian Jim 12.00 5.6 11-1
7 7 Pitching Wedge 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.