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Free Prairie Meadows Picks & Predictions
Prairie Meadows is an all-dirt track, racing from 250 yd to 1 1/8 mi, with fields averaging 7.6 starters. Every card gets free picks on selected races plus a full-card breakdown for subscribers — 53 Prairie Meadows sheets published so far.
Latest Prairie Meadows Free Picks
Prairie Meadows is not racing today. Below are the free picks from the last Prairie Meadows card, August 10, 2026.
Race 1
Maiden · 300 yd · Dirt
A wide-open maiden sprint over 300 yards where the TrackWiz ratings tell a clear story at the top — but the morning line and ratings don't fully agree, setting up a potential overlay situation.
Ts Seven Dollar Beer draws the eye immediately with the highest TrackWiz rating in the field at 79.9, a significant edge over the rest of the maiden field. Trainer Fernando Ivan Manriquez sends him out at 7/5 on the morning line, suggesting the connections believe in this runner's readiness. In a field where all horses are breaking their maiden, the separation in ratings at the top gives #4 a meaningful edge over even the second-ranked horse. Jockey Miguel Josue Ramirez gets the call, and with the best-rated horse in the race, this looks like a confident play at a fair price.
Awagonformylady (3) checks in as the morning-line favorite at 4/5 but ranks second in TrackWiz ratings at 60.0 — a notable gap behind our win pick. Trainer Alex Wessels also has Slim Pyckins in the field, so watch for stable information on race day, but the 4/5 price doesn't offer much value for a win bet given the ratings gap. She's a solid place play in exotics, though.
Jess Wagon My Lips (5) comes in at 8/1 on the morning line with a rating of 48.33, making her an underrated option in the bottom of the exotics. Both horses under Tony Dean Jones — Kan I Get an Amen and Jess Wagon My Lips — are in this field, and if the barn is pointing toward one, it could be this one given the slightly higher rating. At 8/1, she's a legitimate show-ticket inclusion without breaking the bank.
Race 2
Maiden · 250 yd · Dirt
Two horses at the top of the TrackWiz ratings are nearly inseparable — Vf Wheely Foosed and Aj Imperium are separated by just 0.20 points — making this 250-yard maiden sprint a real battle at the top with a wide gap to the rest of the field.
Vf Wheely Foosed (5) edges out the field with the top TrackWiz rating at 87.28, landing at 5/2 on the morning line in a spot where the number genuinely supports that confidence. Trainer Fernando Ivan Manriquez also has Mustbahundredandnine in the race, and with Cristian R. Esqueda in the irons — a jockey who has been active throughout this card — the connections look organized. Over 250 yards, gate speed and preparation are everything, and our analysis gives this one the slight nod at the top.
Aj Imperium (6) is nearly a co-favorite in the ratings race at 87.08, just a fraction behind our win pick, making the 3/1 morning line an intriguing value. Trainer Jason L. Olmstead also has Urban Cowboy 123 in this field, and jockey Armando Alvidrez takes the mount. The razor-thin ratings gap means this is a horse to strongly consider in exacta combinations underneath — don't leave him off your tickets.
Urban Cowboy 123 (2) represents a solid third option with a 72.66 rating and 2/1 morning line odds, though the price reflects the market's respect for this runner. Trainer Jason L. Olmstead saddles both #2 and #6 here, and having jockey Ryder Olmstead aboard suggests a strong family-stable operation that knows this horse well. At 2/1 for show, the price won't be juicy, but he rounds out an exotic ticket nicely.
Race 3
Claiming · 250 yd · Dirt
This 250-yard claiming sprint features experienced runners with actual career win percentages on their ledgers — a nice contrast from the maiden sprints earlier — and Takin Too Long stands out as a clear class-leader by the ratings.
Takin Too Long (3) tops the TrackWiz ratings at 88.54 in what is a solid claiming field, and the 2/1 morning line reflects that the market agrees. Trainer Lisa Goedken sends her out with Giovany Estrada aboard, and while a 12% career win rate is modest, the ratings separation here is the story — she clears the second-ranked horse by nearly seven points. In a short sprint, gate efficiency is paramount, and our analysis suggests this one has the edge where it counts most: pure speed.
Apollitical Dashing (5) at 3/1 brings a 81.75 rating and is trained by Abraham Felix, who also has a runner in Race 2. The 9% career win rate is on the lower side, but in claiming company over 250 yards this short, past winning percentage matters less than raw sprint ability, and the ratings back this horse as the clear second-best option in the field.
Judys Doll (2) brings the second-highest career win rate in the field at 16% and a solid rating of 77.01, making her a legitimate contender at 5/1. Trainer Adrian Mireles and jockey Valente Vorrath have a live shot here, and the price is friendlier than the top two. In a field this competitive, she's the horse to complete your exacta and trifecta tickets with.
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About the Prairie Meadows Racing Surface
- Surfaces
- Dirt
- Distance range
- 250 yd to 1 1/8 mi
- Typical field
- 7.6 starters
- Typical card
- 9.9 races
Most common race conditions at Prairie Meadows: Claiming, Maiden Claiming, Allowance, Maiden.
Measured across the last 24 Prairie Meadows cards we have handicapped.
Recent Prairie Meadows Race Sheets
- August 10, 202610 races
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- August 3, 202610 races
- August 2, 202610 races
- August 1, 202610 races
- July 31, 202612 races
- July 30, 20268 races
- July 27, 202610 races
Prairie Meadows Picks — Common Questions
Is there a free Prairie Meadows card?
Yes. Every Prairie Meadows race sheet includes free picks with full analysis on selected races, with no account required. The remaining races on the card are part of a TrackWiz subscription.
What surface does Prairie Meadows race on?
Prairie Meadows races on dirt. Every race across the last 24 cards was run on the dirt.
How many races are on a typical Prairie Meadows card?
Prairie Meadows cards average 9.9 races, with fields of about 7.6 starters. Distances run from 250 yd to 1 1/8 mi.
When are Prairie Meadows picks published?
Prairie Meadows picks are published ahead of the first post for that day's card. We have published 53 Prairie Meadows sheets; you can get each new one by email before post time.