Prairie Meadows Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, August 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) – Maiden

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Andori 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Sebastian Filly 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Queens Royal Ride 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Ts Daddys Girl 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Th Fancy and Kool 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Th Hello Marla 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Mr Declared Perry 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Separannetta G 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Wagon Load of Paint 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Ts Moonin All Night 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Trs Bad as Beth 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Jefris Fly N Cowgirl 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Tight Assets 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Bv Darling Marfa 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Dg Iza Spicy Ivory 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Optional Claiming) – Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Runnin Mann 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Kiss Me I Am Famous 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Flyin Reba 123 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Paint Me Flying 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 The Cowboy Chick 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Audreys Lil Cowgirl 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Full Throttle N 25 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Zoomin for Blood 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden) – Maiden

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Favorite Dream Girl 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Dancing White Hawk 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Red Sticky Candy 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 D Winter 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Fdd Dinastia 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Boi Almighty 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Rockin Jessie 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Hez Out for Blood 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Nsm Jessys Girl 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Charley Pride 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Pearcy Road 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Gimme a Chance 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Tartarian 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Jamesons Chalk 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Humorous Saint 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Axel Steel 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Jimmies Big Day 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Kobe’s Cause 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Miri a Coincidence 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Dontbesoogrouchy 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Caution Cardinal 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Camp Daddy 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Vale 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Aaron 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Category Ten 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Iowa Club 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Gold Gunner 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Steam Powered 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Contact Tracing 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Beyond Best 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Parkway 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Succession 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Last Diamond 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Personal Jet 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 By Decreed 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Cutlass King 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Sang 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Kazamataz 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Barbara’s Moon 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Street Twirl 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Gun Ruler 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Unassuming 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Let’s Race Uhh Huh 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Tipton 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Hop Away Hottie 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Beautifly Troubl’d 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Jackie Sparrow 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Kanjeng 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Glengloria 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Song Magic 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 11 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Addy Up 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Born Fearless 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Ready Time 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Traject 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Summers With Sonya 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Divine Celina 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Olympic Flame 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Onenite Ofmischief 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Truly Authentic 0.00 1 2-1

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.