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 Santa Anita

Racing at Santa Anita (Photo by Benoit Photo)

Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Santa Anita’s $58,869 Pick 6 carryover

Fri Mar 27 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, March 27, at Oaklawn Park and Turfway Park, along with horses to single in Santa Anita’s $58,869 Pick 6 carryover.

Oaklawn Park

Turfway Park starting gate scenic

Racing at Turfway Park (Photo by Coady Photography/Turfway Park)

Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Turfway’s $11,460 Super High 5 carryover

Thu Mar 26 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, March 26, at Oaklawn Park, Turf Paradise, and Turfway Park, including horses to use in Turfway’s $11,460 Super High 5 carryover.

Oaklawn Park

Racing at Parx.

Racing at Parx. (Photo by Equi-Photo)

Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Mandatory-payout $276,356 Pick 5

Wed Mar 25 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, March 25, at Tampa Bay Downs and Turfway Park, along with a single for the mandatory-payout $276,356 Pick 5 carryover at Parx Racing.

Turfway Park

Fulleffort wins the Jeff Ruby Stakes at Turfway Park.

Fulleffort wins the Jeff Ruby Stakes at Turfway Park. (Photo by Coady Media)

Kentucky Derby Roundup: Fulleffort tops the leaderboard

Tue Mar 24 2026J. Keeler Johnson

The 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1) is 39 days away. Catch up on the latest news and notes as the Road to the Kentucky Derby unfolds:

Triple Crown

Fulleffort wins the Jeff Ruby Stakes at Turfway Park.

Fulleffort wins the Jeff Ruby Stakes at Turfway Park. (Photo by Coady Media)

Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Fulleffort

Tue Mar 24 2026J. Keeler Johnson

After spending his first seven starts competing on turf and Tapeta, stretch-running Jeff Ruby Steaks (G3) winner Fulleffort must switch to dirt for the 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1).

Triple Crown

Racing at Turf Paradise.

Racing at Turf Paradise. (Photo by Coady Photography/Turf Paradise)

Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Prince of Memphis at 8-1

Tue Mar 24 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, March 24 at Will Rogers Downs and Turf Paradise, including an 8-1 longshot.

Best Bets

Emerging Market wins the Louisiana Derby at Fair Grounds.

Emerging Market wins the Louisiana Derby at Fair Grounds. (Photo by Hodges Photography)

Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Emerging Market

Mon Mar 23 2026J. Keeler Johnson

It wasn’t surprising to see Emerging Market handle 1 3/16 miles with aplomb in the Louisiana Derby (G2), charging with determination to win the Road to the Kentucky Derby qualifier by a head.

Triple Crown

Racing at Churchill Downs

Racing at Churchill Downs (Photo by Coady Photography)

Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Four Triple Crown noms graduate

Mon Mar 23 2026J. Keeler Johnson

One of the flashiest three-year-olds to graduate last week was Make My Day, a second-time starter from the Hall of Fame barn of Todd Pletcher.

Triple Crown

Racing at Will Rogers Downs

Racing at Will Rogers Downs (Photo by Coady Photography)

Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Double at Will Rogers Downs

Mon Mar 23 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, March 23, at Will Rogers Downs and Sunland Park, including a cold daily double.

Best Bets

Margie's Intention wins at Pimlico.

Margie's Intention wins at Pimlico. (Photo by Horsephotos.com)

Picks and plays for Sunday tournaments at Fair Grounds

Sun Mar 22 2026J. Keeler Johnson

The stakes-packed Sunday card at Fair Grounds is the focus of two tournaments on TwinSpires.com.

Fair Grounds

Skippylongstocking wears down Midnight Mammoth in the Hollywood Gold Cup

Skippylongstocking wears down Midnight Mammoth in the Hollywood Gold Cup (Photo by Benoit Photo)

Picks for Oaklawn’s $10,727 Pick 6 and Turfway’s $7,318 Super High 5

Sat Mar 21 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares horses to bet in a Pick 6 carryover at Oaklawn Park and a Super High 5 carryover at Turfway Park.

Oaklawn Park

Racing at Oaklawn Park.

Racing at Oaklawn Park. (Photo by Coady Photography)

Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Aqueduct, Oaklawn Pick 6 carryovers

Fri Mar 20 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, March 20 at Fair Grounds, Santa Anita, and Turfway Park, along with horses to single in Pick 6 carryovers at Aqueduct and Oaklawn Park.

Oaklawn Park

Englishman winning his debut at Churchill Downs

Englishman winning his debut at Churchill Downs (Photo by Coady Media)

Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Englishman returns at Fair Grounds

Thu Mar 19 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, March 19, at Fair Grounds and Turfway Park, including a cold daily double.

Fair Grounds