Prairie Meadows Picks & Predictions — June 19, 2026

Pioneer Power is separated from Midnight Burst by less than a point in the ratings — 57.50 versus 58.33 — making this essentially a dead heat on paper. Trainer Tanner Tracy saddles Pioneer Power with Elvin Gonzalez aboard, a jockey who has multiple mounts on the card and figures to be sharp. At 5/2, the morning line gives you almost no price edge, but the nearness of the ratings means a place ticket on Pioneer Power is a sensible hedge.

Prairie Avenue lands in the show spot at 55.83 and draws a 7/2 morning line from trainer Lane D. Johnston, who shows up multiple times on today's card with credible runners. Alex Birzer takes the ride, and in a race this tight at the top, a horse rated only 2.5 points off the leader is well within striking distance. Include Prairie Avenue in trifecta tickets as the logical third wheel in a bunched-up maiden field.

Conniption is the most intriguing second-choice in the race, carrying a 33% career win rate — matching the field's best — alongside a 68.10 rating that grades out well for a place spot. Ron Moquett is a trainer with a well-earned reputation, and Walter De La Cruz aboard adds another layer of professionalism to this entry. The 7/2 morning line is fair for a horse that wins nearly a third of its starts, and Conniption looks like a natural exacta partner with Sweet Viola.

Maximum to Excel checks in at 58.51 on the TrackWiz scale and offers some added value at 6/1 on the morning line. Trainer William N. Martin sends out Alex Birzer — a jockey that appears multiple times today, suggesting he's in good form — and a 10% career win rate in claiming company is respectable if unspectacular. For trifecta players looking to round out tickets, Maximum to Excel represents the logical third option behind the top two rated horses.

Preacher Man Sam is a genuine value play at 8/1 on the morning line, sporting a 67.29 TrackWiz rating that grades out as a clear second-best in this field. Trainer David D. McShane has a two-horse entry with Cash's Pal also in the race, but Ken S. Tohill takes the Preacher Man Sam mount — a strong signal about which runner the barn views as its primary threat. A 13% career win rate in claiming company is modest, but the rating and the price make this a compelling place alternative.

Time to Sing rates third in the field at 61.35 and comes in at 7/2 on the morning line — arguably a fair price given the competitive gap between the top two and the rest of the field. Trainer Jashua Robinson sends out Ronnie Huckaby, a jockey who is well-represented on today's card. For trifecta players, Time to Sing makes a clean third leg behind the two higher-rated horses, especially if the pace scenario compresses the field late.

Allo Enry is the public's choice at 2/1 and rates a solid 79.29 — second only to the top pick — making this a legitimate contender rather than an overhyped favorite. Trainer Jon G. Arnett, who also has Burn Indy Burn firing in Race 6, has a strong day shaping up, and Alfredo Triana Jr. is the common thread between both runners. The 16% career win rate in claiming company is steady, and at 2/1, Allo Enry is the horse to beat if Say It Nicely encounters any trouble.

In the Mix brings a 74.07 TrackWiz rating into this spot — a notch below the top two but meaningfully ahead of the remainder of the field — and a 20% career win rate that suggests this horse is no stranger to the winner's circle. Trainer Kelli Martinez has three horses in this race alone, including the bottom of the ratings, but In the Mix is clearly the stable's top runner at 5/1 with Walter De La Cruz up. For exacta and trifecta coverage, In the Mix is a logical inclusion in the third position.

Bad Joke is the TrackWiz second choice at 80.12 and carries the highest average speed figure in the field at 55, making the public's affection at 7/2 very understandable. Trainer Tanner Tracy and Elvin Gonzalez team up here — the same combination appearing multiple times today — and a 12% career win rate in claiming company shows some ability to close the deal. Even as the place pick behind Five Charlie, Bad Joke is a threat to reverse the order if the pace scenario sets up perfectly for a closer.

Charley Pride is an interesting third wheel at 73.93 — third-best in ratings — and the 3/1 morning line reflects a horse that many bettors already have their eye on. Trainer Pam Schutz puts Ken S. Tohill in the irons, and a 6% career win rate belies the quality of a horse that rates this strongly on a per-start basis. Charley Pride is a logical show play and a must-include for trifecta bettors looking to box or wheel the top three rated horses.

Out Flat rates second in the field at 75.79 and draws a 9/2 morning line under trainer Kelli Martinez — who also has Golden Hurricane and Keepinitreal in this race, underlining just how heavily invested this barn is in the outcome. Elvin Gonzalez takes the mount on Out Flat, likely the barn's most confident runner given the rating and the odds assignment. A horse graded this closely to the top pick, with an average speed of 54, is a natural place-leg anchor.

Burns sits at 69.58 on the TrackWiz scale — third in the field — and yet goes postward at 15/1, a price that seems disconnected from the analytical merit. Trainer Randy L. Morse, who also has Dreamofyou in the race, assigns Daniel P. Vergara to Burns, and an average speed figure of 55 matches the top contenders. For trifecta and exacta-partial players, this is exactly the kind of show horse that can transform a modest ticket into a meaningful payout — the rating says third-best, but the public has priced this one like a longshot.

Own the Field is an 8/1 overlay that deserves a closer look — a 63.75 TrackWiz rating combined with a 12% career win rate makes for a respectable profile at a generous price. Trainer Todd James Jordan saddles Own the Field with Elvin Gonzalez aboard, a pairing that has been busy and effective throughout today's card. At a route distance where pace can shift dramatically in the final turn, a horse with the ability to stalk and pounce is exactly what Own the Field projects to be.

Succession is a fascinating show play at 20/1 on the morning line, bringing a 62.29 rating and a 20% career win rate that suggests this horse punches above its odds. Trainer Brandi Jo Fett has had several live horses throughout today's card, and Glenn W. Corbett takes the mount — a rider comfortable at route distances. At 20/1, even a show finish on Succession turns a modest ticket into something meaningful, and the rating says this horse has a legitimate claim to the top three.

Our Lockets Rocket is the morning-line second choice at 3/1 and backs it up with a 79.80 TrackWiz rating — very close to Crimson Tapestry's mark. Trainer Sean P. Foley puts Alberto Pusac on board, and a 53 average speed figure fits comfortably within this field's range. The razor-thin gap between the top two rated horses makes Our Lockets Rocket a natural exacta partner — if anything goes wrong with the top pick, this one is perfectly positioned to steal the race.

Post Haste rates third in the field at 70.07 and stands out with the best average speed figure among the bottom half of the field at 54 — a small but meaningful edge in a 6-furlong dirt sprint. Trainer Lane D. Johnston puts Ronnie Huckaby aboard, a jockey who has been active and sharp throughout the Prairie Meadows card today. At 7/2 on the morning line, Post Haste isn't a longshot, but the combination of third-best rating and a capable rider makes this a must-include for trifecta players looking to cash on a loaded closer.