Prairie Meadows Horse Racing Picks for Friday, May 22, 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
6 6 Surprise Road Trip 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Helado 2.50 1.3 2-1
4 4 Uncle Singh 3.50 1.9 4-1
2 2 Shut Up Man 5.00 2.9 5-1
1 1 Nineteen Hundred 6.00 3.5 7-1
5 5 Leapin Ty Man 10.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 The Kween’s King 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Tiz Happy 3.00 1.2 2-1
6 6 Getoutyourwallet 4.00 1.6 3-1
8 8 Denali Lightning 5.00 2 4-1
5 5 Jamesons Chalk 6.00 2.4 5-1
7 7 Sand Paynter 10.00 4 8-1
3 3 Charley Pride 15.00 6 11-1
1 1 Dawn Strategy 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Motown Dynamic 1.60 1 2-1
2 2 Singing Emma 3.00 1.8 3-1
6 6 Mercy Warren 4.00 2.4 5-1
5 5 Plum Irish 5.00 3 6-1
1 1 Shawk’s Lil Mia 8.00 4.8 9-1
4 4 Smooth Pebble 10.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Battle Cruiser 3.00 1 2-1
8 8 Flipping Fish 3.50 1.3 2-1
9 9 Chun Money 4.50 1.8 3-1
3 3 Caution Cardinal 6.00 2.6 5-1
4 4 McMusic 8.00 3.7 7-1
7 7 Stunning Bruno 10.00 4.7 9-1
1 1 Hey 12.00 5.8 11-1
10 10 Aux Arcs 15.00 7.4 14-1
6 6 Hawks Creek 15.00 7.4 14-1
5 5 Our Cornerstone 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 American Xperiment 2.50 1 2-1
8 8 Impacto 3.00 1.3 2-1
6 6 I Got No Munny 4.50 2.1 4-1
7 7 Bolt Forty Five 5.00 2.4 5-1
1 1 Hooked On Dreams 6.00 3 6-1
2 2 Lucky Bird 10.00 5.2 10-1
3 3 All About Mischief 12.00 6.3 12-1
4 4 River Ridge 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Answer to Adelyn 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Chirpy Chicks 4.00 1.6 3-1
7 7 Bye Bye Time 5.00 1.9 4-1
4 4 Risky Mistress 6.00 2.3 4-1
3 3 U Bet Betty 8.00 3 6-1
2 2 Interconnect 10.00 3.7 7-1
1 1 Ritaville 12.00 4.5 8-1
8 8 Time for Won More 15.00 5.6 10-1
9 9 Clearly Clover 20.00 7.4 14-1
11 11 Enticing Kitty 30.00 11 21-1
10 10 Sober Someday 30.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Baxter 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Redneckerthanyou 3.00 1.3 2-1
6 6 Succession 4.50 2.1 4-1
8 8 Iowa Club 5.00 2.4 5-1
5 5 Skalkaho 6.00 3 6-1
4 4 Annual Budget 10.00 5.2 10-1
1 1 Native Hellraiser 12.00 6.3 12-1
3 3 Red Romance 15.00 8 15-1

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.