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Prairie Meadows Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, May 23, 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
5 5 Dialed Into You 2.00 1 2-1
7 7 Maximum to Excel 2.50 1.2 2-1
3 3 Starlit Sofi 4.00 1.9 4-1
6 6 Western Feel 5.00 2.4 4-1
4 4 Sweet Viola 10.00 4.7 9-1
2 2 R N B Baby 12.00 5.6 11-1
1 1 American Sue 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Specialsortastorm 1.60 1 2-1
3 3 Mintastic 2.50 1.5 3-1
1 1 Own the Field 3.50 2.1 4-1
4 4 Forced Ranking 6.00 3.6 7-1
6 6 Nullarbor 8.00 4.8 9-1
5 5 Midnight Menace 10.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Historic 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Crooked as Can Be 3.00 1.3 2-1
5 5 Midnight Whirl 4.50 2.1 4-1
2 2 Trafalgar’s Hero 5.00 2.4 5-1
1 1 Net Profit 6.00 3 6-1
8 8 Rocknsockconection 10.00 5.2 10-1
3 3 Gold Gunner 12.00 6.3 12-1
4 4 Title Contender 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Dontbesoogrouchy 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Samurai Prince 3.00 1.3 2-1
1 1 Quarter Rat 3.50 1.6 3-1
5 5 Shut Up Michael (IRE) 5.00 2.6 5-1
4 4 Mr Negativity 6.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 Biyombo 10.00 5.7 11-1
2 2 Beau Day 12.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Warren L 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Just a Irish Lad 3.50 1.5 3-1
4 4 Mr. Thunderstruck 4.00 1.7 3-1
8 8 Call Me Ice Man 5.00 2.1 4-1
9 9 Manny’s Kat 8.00 3.5 7-1
5 5 Hawks Creek 10.00 4.4 8-1
1 1 Cravensworth 12.00 5.3 10-1
7 7 Tap the Brakes 15.00 6.7 13-1
6 6 Our Cornerstone 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Zatara 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Mena 3.00 1.5 3-1
6 6 Bricklayer 4.00 1.9 4-1
3 3 Spenard 5.00 2.4 4-1
1 1 Strike Ridge 6.00 2.9 5-1
5 5 Conquering Cat 12.00 5.6 11-1
7 7 Inca Empire 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Prince and Penny 2.50 1 2-1
9 9 Echobayou 3.50 1.3 3-1
4 4 Ole Mikey Bagels 4.50 1.7 3-1
1 1 Galvanizer 6.00 2.2 4-1
2 2 Sailorman 8.00 2.8 5-1
8 8 Stone Man 10.00 3.5 7-1
10 10 No Free Kisses 12.00 4.1 8-1
5 5 Flat Sprout 15.00 5.1 10-1
6 6 Bank Swap 20.00 6.7 13-1
3 3 Modern Band 30.00 10 19-1

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.

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