Prairie Meadows Racetrack Thoroughbred Racing: Sunday, August 3, 2025
Live Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing returns to Prairie Meadows Racetrack on Sunday, August 3, 2025, in Altoona, Iowa. First post is scheduled for 4:00 PM CT, with five races carded for the afternoon. Below, find the current weather outlook, reported track conditions, and essential notes for professional horseplayers and fans tracking the day’s action.
Expected Weather Conditions
Altoona, Iowa, is forecast to experience typical August warmth with partly cloudy skies. Highs are anticipated in the mid-80s Fahrenheit (upper 20s Celsius), with moderate humidity and southerly breezes. The chance of precipitation during race hours is minimal, suggesting uninterrupted racing.
Reported Track Conditions
The main dirt track at Prairie Meadows is expected to be listed as fast through the five scheduled races today. There are no turf races carded for this program. Track maintenance officials report that the racing surface has been consistently graded and harrowed to promote fair, even footing after the weekend’s warm, dry weather.
Tips
Based on the insider selections provided for the August 3rd races at Prairie Meadows, here is a consolidation of the picks from the four tipsters:
- Race 1: The majority pick is 1 Fly Over Eagle.
- Race 2: The majority pick is 9 Jana Jean.
- Race 3: The majority pick is 9 Shesafavoritecowgirl followed by 5 Apollitical Rush.
- Race 4: The majority picks are 9 Partylikearocstar and 10 Jjs Sweet And Sassy, each chosen by two tipsters.
- Race 5: The majority pick is 4 Hurrikane Warning.
- Race 6: There is a tie between 4 Addasquecktoit and 5 Inca Stroll, with each being selected as a top pick by two tipsters.
- Race 7: There is a tie between 4 Hayahlookatme and 6 Determined Lover, with each being selected as a top pick by two tipsters.
- Race 8: The majority pick is 4 Mr. Matic.
- Race 9: The majority pick is 5 Om Sassy.
- Race 10: The majority pick is 5 Our Last Chance.
- Race 11: The majority picks are 1 Annie One Sock, 3 Ride, and 6 Now We Go, with each being selected as a top pick by two tipsters.
