Prairie Meadows Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, September 28, 2024

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 (Polk County Derby) – Polk County Derby

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Ab Boogie 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Cowboy 123 2.50 1.8 3-1
4 4 Perrys Special K 3.50 3.4 6-1
3 3 Magic King Feet 6.00 4 8-1
2 2 Painted Hocks 15.00 4.3 8-1
9 9 American Sparrow 8.00 5 9-1
5 5 Kool Lil Wink 12.00 6.5 12-1
7 7 Tinys First Cowboy 20.00 6.8 13-1
6 6 Summerhills Cowgirl 30.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Really Kool Corona 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Terrace Hill S.) – Terrace Hill S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Five Bar Phi 2.00 1 2-1
6 6 Ec Wagon 3.00 5.4 10-1
10 10 Duke of Cartel 20.00 7.1 13-1
9 9 Ts Koko Inmyjeans 12.00 8.2 15-1
7 7 Ts Jess Time Forbeer 12.00 8.9 17-1
1 1 Dashin Davey Crocket 15.00 9.2 17-1
3 3 Weedy Set Go 6.00 9.6 18-1
4 4 Ts Buy Me a Corona 20.00 9.8 19-1
5 5 Badrapidfastcat 3.50 9.9 19-1
8 8 Jesstrong Corona 15.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Future Of Iowa S.) – Future Of Iowa S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 Foxy Cowgirl 3.00 1 2-1
10 10 Rm Flyeasycash 3.50 2 4-1
5 5 Vals Sizzling Lips 2.50 2.2 4-1
12 12 Racing the Rails 15.00 3 6-1
1 1 Candy and Corona 20.00 3.3 6-1
3 3 Queens Grace 15.00 4.9 9-1
4 4 Blessed Be the Name 12.00 6.1 12-1
6 6 Summerhills Cowgirl 30.00 6.4 12-1
8 8 Windys Sweet Favorit 10.00 6.4 12-1
2 2 Chloes Rockette 6.00 6.5 12-1
7 7 Go to the Wood 30.00 8.4 16-1
9 9 Dash of Tres 30.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Futurity) – Futurity

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Cr Freighttrain 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Prize Flyter 3.50 1 2-1
6 6 Flying Finn 3.00 3.6 7-1
10 10 Ajs Favorite Ia 12.00 4.6 9-1
4 4 Divas Lil Wagon 20.00 5.2 10-1
2 2 Trapper Gurl 8.00 5.3 10-1
9 9 Trs Snot Nose Kid 8.00 6.8 13-1
5 5 Kiss Me I Am Famous 20.00 7.2 14-1
8 8 Our First Ferarri 20.00 8.6 16-1
7 7 Th Tres of Red 12.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Harry Blueblood 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Dixie Surprise 5.00 2.8 5-1
5 5 Esperanza’s Spirit 6.00 3.4 6-1
7 7 Sunset for Sandra 4.00 4.8 9-1
4 4 Baxter 2.00 4.9 9-1
3 3 Toms Prospector 10.00 5.7 11-1
2 2 Takeoff Time 12.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Donna Reed S.) – Donna Reed S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Interstella 3.50 1 2-1
4 4 My Happiness 2.00 1.1 2-1
2 2 Flat Out Stormin 3.00 1.5 3-1
6 6 Ellll E 4.00 3.1 6-1
1 1 Sassy Ain’t I 8.00 4.4 8-1
5 5 Peggy Rules 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Iowa Classic Distaff Sprint S.) – Iowa Classic Distaff Sprint S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Hanks Girl 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Addababy 8.00 4 7-1
6 6 Ourpeppermintcandy 2.50 4 8-1
2 2 Demidanu 3.00 4.3 8-1
3 3 Addasquecktoit 4.00 4.6 9-1
1 1 Fit and Famous 12.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Dan Johnson Sprint S.) – Dan Johnson Sprint S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Wildatlanticstorm 3.50 1 2-1
1 1 Wearacap 2.00 1.5 3-1
5 5 Our Last Chance 1.80 2.1 4-1
4 4 Time Goes On 10.00 4.9 9-1
2 2 Rockin the Dad Bod 6.00 5.7 11-1
6 6 Palace Guard 8.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Governor Terry E. Branstad S.) – Governor Terry E. Branstad S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Big Luke 0 0-1
2 2 Ain’t Life Grand 1.80 1 2-1
1 1 Seventeen Black 2.50 1.4 3-1
5 5 Big Luke 4.00 1.9 4-1
3 3 Finish Up 6.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 Minecraft Maniac 15.00 4.6 9-1
7 7 Succession 12.00 5.9 11-1
6 6 Warren L 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Iowa Breeders’ Derby) – Iowa Breeders’ Derby

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Dawson’s Storm 2.00 1 2-1
7 7 Tee Off Time 3.00 2 4-1
1 1 Specialsortastorm 4.00 2.5 5-1
6 6 Freedom to Speed 6.00 3.5 7-1
4 4 Sincerely Mine 3.50 3.6 7-1
2 2 Strollin Norman B 12.00 4.7 9-1
5 5 Orphan Sandy 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 11 (Iowa Sorority S.) – Iowa Sorority S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Unspoken Truth 15.00 1 2-1
3 3 Kanojo 6.00 1.3 2-1
4 4 Aintnoshakin Kid 4.00 1.8 3-1
6 6 Alexiana 3.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Miss Mingo 4.50 3.6 7-1
7 7 Mischievous Bria 3.50 4.3 8-1
8 8 Jackie Sparrow 12.00 6.2 12-1
2 2 Kanjeng 20.00 7.6 14-1
5 5 Finlond 10.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 12 (Iowa Breeders’ Oaks) – Iowa Breeders’ Oaks

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Gisele’s Map 6.00 1 2-1
4 4 Shezawildstorm 1.80 1.7 3-1
7 7 Jaydensqueenoharts 8.00 2.9 5-1
1 1 My Heart’s On Fire 20.00 4.6 9-1
5 5 That’s Our Vision 10.00 4.8 9-1
9 9 Dreamin It Up 4.00 5 9-1
6 6 Quiet I’m Not 5.00 6.7 13-1
8 8 C’Mon Lucky 3.50 7.2 14-1
3 3 Classic Cash 12.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 13 (Iowa Cradle S.) – Iowa Cradle S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Run for Gold 4.00 1 2-1
4 4 Amorosa 1.80 2.1 4-1
3 3 Band’s Free Spirit 3.50 3.1 6-1
6 6 Big Man Stan 8.00 3.1 6-1
1 1 On a Hunch 12.00 4 8-1
2 2 Virtue’s Reward 15.00 5 9-1
7 7 Mo Lute 30.00 5.2 10-1
8 8 Better Than Good 12.00 5.8 11-1
10 10 Five Charlie 12.00 6.8 13-1
9 9 Can Do Andrew 10.00 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.