Prairie Meadows Picks & Predictions — June 20, 2026

Th Tell Him Hezfirst comes in second on the TrackWiz scale at 58.33 and draws post 4 with Alfredo Triana Jr. aboard — one of the sharper sticks in the barn area. The 2/1 morning line reflects public respect, and trainer Manuel Mojica Campos has this horse positioned to run a hard second if Whirlaway Dream lives up to the billing. In a race this short, you want your place horse near the top of the ratings, and this one qualifies.

Atomic checks in third on ratings at 53.33 and gets the outside-lane post 6 draw with Gonzalo R. Valles Jr. up. Trainer Jose Ibarra also saddles Shesa Fiscal Green in this race, but it's Atomic who carries the better number. At 5/1, he offers decent exotic value as a show anchor, and his cleaner gate position could pay dividends in a race decided in the blink of an eye.

Ragazza Vincente is the second-ranked horse on our ratings at 78.54 and brings a 12% career win percentage from a deep catalog of starts. The average speed figure of 54 matches the top contenders, and trainer Edward J. Kereluk sends her out with Daniel P. Vergara in the irons. At 4/1, she's fairly priced as the place contender and figures to be running at the top of the stretch.

Dixie Surprise rounds out the trifecta at 9/2 with a solid 72.12 rating and matching 53 average speed figure. Trainer Brandi Jo Fett also has Lady Captain in this race, but it's Dixie Surprise who carries the stronger number. Glenn W. Corbett picks her up, and in a field where the pace could set up for closers, she has enough tactical ability to find a piece of the purse.

I Got No Munny brings the second-best TrackWiz rating at 75.05 and draws post 2 with Elvin Gonzalez up for trainer Tanner Tracy. The 3/1 morning line is reasonable, and an average speed figure of 55 puts him in the competitive zone. What we like here is that he shapes up as a front-runner type in a race where Dontbesoogrouchy might be looking to close, meaning the two horses could complement rather than cancel each other.

Desperate Man closes out the trifecta at 5/2 with a 70.02 rating and the best average speed figure in the field at 58 — that number jumps off the page. Trainer Kevin Eikleberry has him at the top of the ML despite a lower TrackWiz rating, suggesting connections feel his recent form is live. A 26% career win rate adds credibility, and Alberto Pusac is a capable hand for six furlongs.

Sofia's Love sits a hair behind at 57.50 on our ratings scale and comes in with the Kevin Eikleberry barn, which runs a tight operation at Prairie Meadows. Orlando Mojica is a quality jockey booking, and the 5/2 morning line puts her in a sensible spot on the ticket. If the pace scenario breaks right and Wild Vekoma gets caught up in early fractions, Sofia's Love has the profile to capitalize.

Ceto gets the nod for show at a 55.0 rating with the Tanner Tracy barn putting Elvin Gonzalez up at 4/1. Tracy is a trainer who keeps horses sharp, and Gonzalez knows this track well. At the price, Ceto offers fair exotic value as a trifecta inclusion — the rating is in range, and a maiden field at five furlongs can be volatile enough for a third-choice finisher to cash.

Hello Frankie is the most interesting horse on the board in Race 7. The #6 posts an 82.71 TrackWiz rating — second in the field — and brings a 20% career win percentage, which is legitimately strong for the claiming ranks. Trainer Christine Hicklin puts Alex Birzer up, and that jockey-trainer pairing has produced results at this meet. The 6/1 morning line is where the value lives — use this one aggressively in exactas underneath the favorite.

Five Charlie draws post 5 with a 66.51 rating and the best average speed figure among our picks at 54. Trainer Brandi Jo Fett has runners all over this card, but Five Charlie holds up on the numbers, and Glenn W. Corbett gives him every chance. The 5/1 price is workable as a show play or as the third leg of a trifecta if you're keying Banker's Jet on top.

Queen Clancy is a fascinating alternative at 5/1. The #2 posts an 84.17 rating — second best in the field — but carries only a 5% career win percentage, which tells you this is a horse that has found ways to finish without closing the deal. Trainer Oscar Flores puts Alfredo Triana Jr. on her, and that pilot tends to maximize what's in front of him. With an average speed figure of 55, she's actually the fastest horse on raw numbers, and the price makes her a compelling use on top in exacta alternatives.

Esperanza's Spirit at 2/1 is the public's choice but our third-rated horse at 78.54 — which means the market may be slightly overestimating her chances of winning outright. Trainer Lynn Chleborad runs three horses in this race, which can sometimes dilute focus, but Esperanza's Spirit holds the better rating of the barn's trio. Alex Birzer gets the mount, and she's a solid show play given she's unlikely to run off the board.

Mischievous Bria checks in at 80.50 on the TrackWiz scale — essentially a dead heat with Miss Jeopardy on ratings — and posts an impressive 33% career win rate of her own. Trainer Brandi Jo Fett gives Walter De La Cruz the assignment, and the 6/1 morning line mirrors the win pick's price, which is unusual and creates real exotic opportunities. Her average speed figure of 55 matches the competitive norm, and with multiple closer types in this field, she has a pathway to be on the board at a generous price.

Travelin Witch is the longshot angle here at 15/1, but her TrackWiz rating of 69.58 and a remarkable 35% career win percentage make her one of the most intriguing prices on the entire card. The average speed figure of 57 is actually the best in the field — that's a stat that deserves serious attention. Trainer Kevin Eikleberry and Glenn W. Corbett team up, and in a large field where the favorites could take each other on, a fast-closing type with that kind of speed figure history is exactly the kind of horse who can land in the money at a massive price. She's a strong trifecta and superfecta play.

Strollin Wild draws into the place spot with a solid 72.63 rating and a 14% career win rate — modest on the surface but aligned with allowance-level expectations. Trainer David D. McShane taps Ken S. Tohill for the ride, and the average speed figure of 54 is competitive. At 6/1, Strollin Wild is the kind of honest price you want in your exacta underneath a top choice — not flashy, but capable of holding a piece.

Hop Away Hottie is a sneaky interesting show play at 12/1. The #7 carries a 66.5 TrackWiz rating and a 19% career win rate under trainer Kelli Martinez — the same barn as our top pick Kanjeng, which could create a trainer-runs-two scenario where pace management benefits both. Orlando Mojica gets the mount, and an average speed figure of 55 puts this filly in the competitive range. At double-digit odds, she's worth including as the third leg of a trifecta if you're looking for upside.