Prairie Meadows -Altoona, IA | prairiemeadows.com
Prairie Meadows opened in 1989 and hosts Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing on a one-mile dirt track.
Biggest stakes: The Cornhusker Handicap, the Iowa Derby, and the Iowa Oaks.
Get Expert Prairie Meadows Picks for today’s races. Get Equibase PPs.
Power Picks stats the last 60 days: Top picks are winning at 31.7%, second picks are winning at 21.4%, and third place picks are winning 16.0%.
Prairie Meadows Power Picks the last 14 days: 0.0% winners /
330Y,Dirt,Allowance
Open | 2 Year Olds
Purse: $14,500
Win/ Place/ Show/ Quinella / Exacta / Trifecta (.50 Minimum) Superfecta (.10 Minimum) / Daily Double / Pick 3 (.50 Minimum)
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HRN Power Pick selection. (races 1-3 provided free)
Race 1: Get Prairie Meadows Picks for all of today's races.
| # | PP | Horse / Sire | Trainer / Jockey | ML | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | Ms Dashin PilotFirst Down Dash | Jason L. Olmstead Jorge Torres | 3/1 | ||
 | 2 | Summer FavoriteFavorite Cartel | Jason L. Olmstead Ramiro Haro Garcia | 6/1 | ||
 | 3 | Prized PantherApollitical Blood | Robert Don Johnson Giovany Estrada | 8/1 | ||
 | 4 | Kool DynastyLil Kool Wagon | Stacy Charette-Hill Cristian R. Esqueda | 9/2 | ||
 | 5 | Kvn Good OneKvn Corona | Fernando Ivan Manriquez-Garay Angel O. Ramirez | 7/2 | ||
 | 6 | BernindayliteThe Marfa Lights | Fernando Ivan Manriquez-Garay Fernando Fonseca-Soto | 12/1 | ||
 | 7 | Kiss My White SocksKiss My Hocks | Patrick E. Swan Alfredo Triana Jr. | 2/1 |
330Y,Dirt,Futurity
Open | 2 Year Olds
Purse: $80,685
Win/ Place/ Show / Quinella / Exacta / Trifecta (.50 Minimum) Superfecta (.10 Minimum) / Daily Double
- HRN Power Pick selection. (races 1-3 provided free)
Race 2: Get Prairie Meadows Picks for all of today's races.
| # | PP | Horse / Sire | Trainer / Jockey | ML | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | 1 | D ExplorerUncle D | Tony Dean Jones Cristian R. Esqueda | 15/1 | ||
| | 2 | Cr FreighttrainFreighttrain B | Jason L. Olmstead Ramiro Haro Garcia | 5/2 | ||
| | 3 | Flying FinnFlying Cowboy 123 | Edward Ross Hardy Angel O. Ramirez | 20/1 | ||
| | 4 | Summerhill Fly GirlApollitical Blood | Tony Dean Jones Jonathan Dominguez | 15/1 | ||
| | 5 | Ajs Favorite IaFavorite Cartel | Alex Wessels Berkley R. Packer | 4/1 | ||
| | 6 | Ts Tres My LossesTres Seis | William S. Harris Stormy Smith | 6/1 | ||
| | 7 | Mitey HighLil Kool Wagon | Manuel Mojica Campos Alfredo Triana Jr. | 8/1 | ||
 | 8 | Trapper GurlApollitical Blood | Tony Dean Jones Jorge Torres | 10/1 | ||
 | 9 | Prize FlyterFlying Cowboy 123 | Alex Wessels Miguel Josue Ramirez | 3/1 | ||
 | 10 | Midnite RoseLil Kool Wagon | Alex Wessels Eugenio Alberto Navarrete, Jr. | 20/1 |
Think tank says recent Prairie Meadows pools were manipulated
Think tank says recent Prairie Meadows double pools were manipulated from offshore.
350Y,Dirt,Futurity
Open | 2 Year Olds
Purse: $213,400
Win/ Place/ Show/ Quinella / Exacta / Trifecta (.50 Minimum) Superfecta (.10 Minimum)
- HRN Power Pick selection. (races 1-3 provided free)
Race 3: Get Prairie Meadows Picks for all of today's races.
| # | PP | Horse / Sire | Trainer / Jockey | ML | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | 1 | Relentless AmericanHes Relentless | Jason L. Olmstead Ramiro Haro Garcia | 3/1 | ||
| | 2 | Relentless PurrsuitHes Relentless | Jason L. Olmstead Raul A. Valenzuela | 10/1 | ||
| | 3 | LomaxIvory James | Tyler Stein Eugenio Alberto Navarrete, Jr. | 5/1 | ||
| | 4 | Eyesa Wagon My TaleWagon Tales | Stacy Charette-Hill Cristian R. Esqueda | 12/1 | ||
| | 5 | Valiant Candy TreeValiant Hero | Jason L. Olmstead Armando Alvidrez | 15/1 | ||
| | 6 | Ct Walking ThruFavorite Cartel | Alex Wessels Berkley R. Packer | 7/2 | ||
| | 7 | Flying BandidaFlying Cowboy 123 | Jason L. Olmstead Francisco Raul Ramirez, Jr. | 6/1 | ||
| | 8 | I Know You KnowKvn Corona | John D. Hammes Stormy Smith | 15/1 | ||
| | 9 | Anna BelleUncle D | Jason L. Olmstead Jorge Torres | 8/1 | ||
| | 10 | Rainbow of DiamondsApollitical Blood | Edward Ross Hardy Angel O. Ramirez | 9/2 |
1M 70Y,Dirt,$30,000 Starter Allowance
Open | 3 Year Olds And Up
Purse: $29,000
Win/ Place/ Show/ Quinella / Exacta / Trifecta (.50 Minimum) Superfecta (.10 Minimum) / Daily Double / Pick 3 (.50 Minimum) Pick 4 (.50 Minimum)
- Get Prairie Meadows Picks for all of today's races.
| # | PP | Horse / Sire | Trainer / Jockey | ML | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | 1 | Valiant WestWest Coast | Pat Clay Alberto Pusac | 5/1 | ||
| | 2 | Last DiamondUncle Mo | Kelly R. Von Hemel Glenn W. Corbett | 6/1 | ||
| | 3 | DrifterPoint of Entry | F. Dewaine Loy Alex Birzer | 10/1 | ||
| | 4 | Rabbit HoundRansom the Moon | Tyrone Gleason Elvin Gonzalez | 2/1 | ||
| | 5 | RonicIronicus | Jon G. Arnett Alexis Centeno | 5/2 | ||
| | 6 | Rockstar RedFrosted | Lane D. Johnston Kylee R. Jordan | 3/1 |
Indiana Derby fair odds: Look for value beyond the top 3
Ed DeRosa says the value in the Indiana Derby lies beyond the top 3 betting choices
4 1/2F,Dirt,Maiden Special Weight
Fillies | 2 Year Olds
Purse: $44,540
Win/ Place/ Show/ Quinella/ Exacta/ Trifecta (.50 Minimum) Superfecta (.10 Minimum) / Daily Double / Pick 3 (.50 Minimum)
- Get Prairie Meadows Picks for all of today's races.
| # | PP | Horse / Sire | Trainer / Jockey | ML | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | 1 | HereshecomesagainCreative Cause | David D. McShane Kevin Roman | 7/2 | ||
| | 2 | Luckie GoldieGoldencents | Brandi Jo Fett Glenn W. Corbett | 15/1 | ||
| | 3 | Glad Von DCoal Front | Todd James Jordan Kylee R. Jordan | 3/1 | ||
| | 4 | Golden BonitaTourist | Henry Guillory, Jr. Alfredo Triana Jr. | 4/1 | ||
| | 5 | Lu's TimeTimeline | Timothy E. Martin Alberto Pusac | 10/1 | ||
| | 6 | Mimosa for LunchGood Samaritan | Henry Guillory, Jr. Ken S. Tohill | 9/2 | ||
| | 7 | Cuz We Love BrodyBrody's Cause | Sean P. Foley Tyler W. Bacon | 12/1 | ||
| | 8 | Dark BeautyKantharos | Christine Hicklin Walter De La Cruz | 8/1 | ||
| | 9 | Promised OathAlternation | Brandi Jo Fett Alex Birzer | 15/1 |
5 1/2F,Dirt,Prairie Gold Juvenile S.
Open | 2 Year Olds
Purse: $100,000
Win/ Place/ Show/ Quinella / Exacta / Trifecta (.50 Minimum) Superfecta (.10 Minimum) / Daily Double / Pick 3 (.50 Minimum)
- Get Prairie Meadows Picks for all of today's races.
| # | PP | Horse / Sire | Trainer / Jockey | ML | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | 1 | Jet Sweep JoeFrosted | Paul McEntee Joseph C. Bealmear | 2/1 | ||
| | 2 | Mo LuteMidnight Lute | Tristan Ashford Elvin Gonzalez | 8/1 | ||
| | 3 | Mission FirstArmy Mule | Bobbi Anne Hawthorne Silvestre Gonzalez | 5/2 | ||
| | 4 | Complex MusicComplexity | Steven M. Asmussen Cristian A. Torres | 3/1 | ||
| | 5 | White SandsInto Mischief | Wesley A. Ward Joe Bravo | 4/1 | ||
| | 6 | MaveramaCairo Prince | Travis Swan Murphy Kevin Roman | 10/1 |
Horses to Watch: 2 improving older horses join the list
Add 2 improving older horses and look ahead to an up-and-comer in a Thursday stakes.
1 1/16M,Dirt,Iowa Oaks
Fillies | 3 Year Olds
Purse: $225,000
Win/ Place/ Show/ Quinella / Exacta / Trifecta (.50 Minimum) Superfecta (.10 Minimum) / Daily Double / Pick 3 (.50 Minimum) Jackpot Pick 5 (.50 Minimum)
- Get Prairie Meadows Picks for all of today's races.
| # | PP | Horse / Sire | Trainer / Jockey | ML | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | 1 | Shimmering AllureEnticed | Kenneth G. McPeek Julien R. Leparoux | 3/1 | ||
| | 2 | DevilettaGun Runner | Steven M. Asmussen Cristian A. Torres | 4/1 | ||
| | 3 | In Just My HeelsMidnight Lute | Ron Moquett Rafael Bejarano | 5/1 | ||
| | 4 | Just BaskingArrogate | Ian R. Wilkes Chris Landeros | 8/1 | ||
| | 5 | ImpelQuality Road | Brad H. Cox Florent Geroux | 6/5 | ||
| | 6 | Just Be QuietKarakontie (JPN) | Robert M. Gorham Fernando De La Cruz | 8/1 |
1 1/16M,Dirt,Iowa Derby
Open | 3 Year Olds
Purse: $250,000
Win/ Place/ Show/ Quinella / Exacta / Trifecta (.50 Minimum) Superfecta (.10 Minimum) / Daily Double / Pick 3 (.50 Minimum) Pick 4 (.50 Minimum)
- Get Prairie Meadows Picks for all of today's races.
| # | PP | Horse / Sire | Trainer / Jockey | ML | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | 1 | MugatuBlofeld | Jeff Engler Joe Bravo | 8/1 | ||
| | 2 | Kitty HawkNot This Time | Victoria H. Oliver Fernando De La Cruz | 20/1 | ||
| | 3 | HenroCollected | Chris A. Hartman Rafael Bejarano | 12/1 | ||
| | 4 | Northern FlameFlameaway | Kenneth G. McPeek Julien R. Leparoux | 8/1 | ||
| | 5 | ZataraAudible | Doug L. Anderson Alex Birzer | 20/1 | ||
| | 6 | Okie ClipperConstitution | Travis Swan Murphy Kevin Roman | 20/1 | ||
| | 7 | Next LevelVino Rosso | J. Keith Desormeaux Jareth Loveberry | 7/2 | ||
| | 8 | DimaticGun Runner | Steven M. Asmussen Cristian A. Torres | 5/1 | ||
| | 9 | Just a TouchJustify | Brad H. Cox Florent Geroux | 9/5 | ||
| | 10 | Save the TreesPreservationist | Michael J. Maker Elvin Gonzalez | 10/1 | ||
 | 11 | Cascade CruiserCatalina Cruiser | Louie J. Roussel, III Alexis Centeno | 20/1 |
Speed figures: These are last week's 20 fastest stakes winners
These are last week's 20 fastest stakes winners + 1 runner who was even faster.
1 1/8M,Dirt,Prairie Meadows Cornhusker H.
Open | 3 Year Olds And Up
Purse: $300,000
Win/ Place/ Show/ Quinella / Exacta / Trifecta (.50 Minimum) Superfecta (.10 Minimum) / Daily Double / Pick 3 (.50 Minimum)
- Get Prairie Meadows Picks for all of today's races.
| # | PP | Horse / Sire | Trainer / Jockey | ML | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | 1 | Mine That StarPioneerof the Nile | H. Ray Ashford, Jr. Ken S. Tohill | 12/1 | ||
| | 2 | EscapologistGood Magic | Kenneth G. McPeek Julien R. Leparoux | 12/1 | ||
| | 3 | UnloadGun Runner | Steven M. Asmussen Walter De La Cruz | 20/1 | ||
| | 4 | VelocitorMor Spirit | Gary M. Scherer David Cohen | 8/1 | ||
| | 5 | Red Route OneGun Runner | Steven M. Asmussen Cristian A. Torres | 5/2 | ||
| | 6 | Hit ShowCandy Ride (ARG) | Brad H. Cox Florent Geroux | 3/1 | ||
| | 7 | GuntownGun Runner | Michael J. Maker Jareth Loveberry | 15/1 | ||
| | 8 | Ain't Life GrandNot This Time | Kelly R. Von Hemel Elvin Gonzalez | 10/1 | ||
| | 9 | TrademarkUpstart | Victoria H. Oliver Fernando De La Cruz | 6/1 | ||
| | 10 | Heroic MoveQuality Road | Tanner Tracy Harry Hernandez | 5/1 | ||
| | 11 | Speed BiasUncle Mo | Ron Moquett Rafael Bejarano | 15/1 |
6F,Dirt,Maiden Special Weight
Open | 3 To 6 Year Olds
Purse: $34,500
Win/ Place/ Show/ Quinella / Exacta / Trifecta (.50 Minimum) Superfecta (.10 Minimum) / Daily Double
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| # | PP | Horse / Sire | Trainer / Jockey | ML | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | 1 | Riding DoubleCollected | Tyrone Gleason Alberto Pusac | 7/2 | ||
| | 2 | Gold MemberGoldencents | Travis Swan Murphy Ken S. Tohill | 3/1 | ||
| | 3 | Air Force HumorAir Force Blue | F. Dewaine Loy Walter De La Cruz | 6/1 | ||
| | 4 | Dubya VeeMister Lucky Cat | Patrick E. Swan Kylee R. Jordan | 12/1 | ||
| | 5 | LittlejackrabbitTapiture | Tom Wellington Alfredo Triana Jr. | 5/1 | ||
| | 6 | Happy StrikeRunhappy | F. Dewaine Loy Kevin Roman | 10/1 | ||
| | 7 | The HoofOutwork | F. Dewaine Loy Cole Meche | 2/1 |
Prospect Watch: Half-sisters to six Grade 1 winners will debut
This week's most eagerly anticipated debuts include half-sisters to 6 Grade 1 winners.
6F,Dirt,$30,000 Allowance Optional Claiming
Open | 3 Year Olds And Up
Purse: $47,122
Win/ Place/ Show/ Quinella / Exacta / Trifecta (.50 Minimum) Superfecta (.10 Minimum) / Jackpot Super Hi 5 (.20 Minimum)
- Get Prairie Meadows Picks for all of today's races.
| # | PP | Horse / Sire | Trainer / Jockey | ML | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | 1 | Knight CommanderMunnings | Bonnie Birzer Alex Birzer | 6/1 | ||
| | 2 | Palace GuardPalace Malice | Tyrone Gleason Walter De La Cruz | 10/1 | ||
| | 3 | Smart N IntuitiveNotional | Jon G. Arnett Ken S. Tohill | 7/2 | ||
| | 4 | RedneckerthanyouBustin Stones | Kelli Martinez Alberto Pusac | 8/1 | ||
| | 5 | Rockin the Dad BodDads Caps | Kevin Eikleberry Alfredo Triana Jr. | 4/1 | ||
| | 6 | Talons TimeNot This Time | Tanner Tracy Elvin Gonzalez | 3/1 | ||
| | 7 | Gold TapperTapiture | Brandi Jo Fett Glenn W. Corbett | 5/1 | ||
| | 8 | Justa StreakJust a Coincidence | David D. McShane Kevin Roman | 12/1 |
