J. Keeler Johnson

J. Keeler Johnson (also known as “Keelerman”) is a writer, blogger, videographer, handicapper, and all-around horse racing enthusiast who was drawn to the sport by Curlin's quest to become North America's richest racehorse.

Racing at Assiniboia Downs

Racing at Assiniboia Downs (Courtesy of Assiniboia Downs)

Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Exacta at Assiniboia

Wed Jul 01 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, July 1 at Presque Isle Downs and Assiniboia Downs, along with horses to single in the $5,049 Pick 5 carryover at Delaware Park.

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Racing at Mountaineer

Racing at Mountaineer (Photo by Coady Media/Mountaineer)

Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Mountaineer’s Super High 5 carryover

Tue Jun 30 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, June 30, at Finger Lakes and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with horses to play in Mountaineer’s $1,137 Super High 5 carryover.

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Racing at Presque Isle Downs

Racing at Presque Isle Downs (Photo by Coady Photography)

Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: $4,300 Pick 5 carryover at Presque Isle

Mon Jun 29 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, June 29, at Finger Lakes and Presque Isle Downs, including a horse to single in Presque Isle’s $4,300 Pick 5 carryover.

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Racing at Churchill Downs

Racing at Churchill Downs (Photo by Coady Photography)

Churchill Downs: Longshots to bet in the $197,923 Pick 6 mandatory payout

Sun Jun 28 2026J. Keeler Johnson

The Churchill Downs Spring Meet concludes on Sunday with the mandatory payout of a $197,923 carryover in the “Derby City 6” Pick 6.

Wagering

Racing at Churchill Downs

Racing at Churchill Downs (Photo by Coady Photography)

Picks for Saturday carryovers at Churchill Downs, Aqueduct, and Los Alamitos

Sat Jun 27 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares horses to play in a trio of Saturday carryovers at Churchill Downs, Aqueduct, and Los Alamitos.

Los Alamitos Race Course

Kings River Knight wins the E.B. Johnson S. at Los Alamitos.

Racing at Los Alamitos (Photo by Benoit Photo)

Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Carryovers at Los Alamitos, Emerald Downs

Fri Jun 26 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, June 26, at Gulfstream Park and Colonial Downs, along with analysis of Super High 5 carryovers at Los Alamitos and Emerald Downs.

Gulfstream Park

Racing at Aqueduct

Racing at Aqueduct (Photo by Coglianese Photos)

Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Aqueduct’s $139,950 Pick 6 carryover

Thu Jun 25 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, June 25, at Colonial Downs and Churchill Downs, along with horses to play in Aqueduct’s $139,950 Pick 6 carryover and Churchill’s $6,451 Super High 5 carryover.

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Racing at Churchill Downs

Racing at Churchill Downs (Photo by Coady Photography)

Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Price plays at Churchill Downs

Wed Jun 24 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, June 24 at Churchill Downs and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including a 20-1 longshot to use in pursuit of Churchill’s $12,627 Super High 5 carryover.

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Racing at Presque Isle Downs

Racing at Presque Isle Downs (Photo by Coady Photography)

Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: First-timers at 8-1 odds

Tue Jun 23 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, June 23 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Presque Isle Downs, including a ticket for Presque Isle’s $1,756 Pick 5 carryover.

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Assiniboia Downs Racing

Assiniboia Downs Racing (Courtesy of Assiniboia Downs)

Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: La Canonica for an upset

Mon Jun 22 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, June 22, at Finger Lakes, Horseshoe Indianapolis, and Assiniboia Downs, including tickets for the $2,825 Super High 5 carryover at Assiniboia.

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Racing at Gulfstream Park

Racing at Gulfstream Park (Photo by Coglianese Photos)

Horses to bet in half a dozen Sunday carryovers

Sun Jun 21 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares horses to play in a variety of Pick 4, Pick 5, Pick 6, and Super High 5 carryovers across the country on Sunday.

Gulfstream Park

Monmouth Park Racing (Photo by Equi-Photo)

Monmouth Park Racing (Photo by Equi-Photo)

Picks: Monmouth’s $53,056 Pick 5, Churchill’s $1,000 tournament

Sat Jun 20 2026J. Keeler Johnson

A $53,056 Pick 5 carryover at Monmouth Park and a $1,000 Churchill Downs tournament are two betting opportunities worth considering on Saturday.

Tournaments

Racing at Aqueduct

Racing at Aqueduct (Photo by Coglianese Photos)

Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Mo the Merrier at 5-1

Fri Jun 19 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, June 19 at Aqueduct and Churchill Downs, along with tickets for the $501 Super High 5 carryover at Emerald Downs.

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