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.

Turfway Park starting gate scenic

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

Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Turfway’s $8,591 Super High 5 carryover

Wed Jan 21 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Jan. 21, at Tampa Bay Downs and Turfway Park, including horses to use in Turfway’s $8,591 Super High 5 carryover.

Turfway Park

Racing at Will Rogers Downs

Racing at Will Rogers Downs (Photo by Coady Photography)

Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Exactas at Will Rogers Downs, Turf Paradise

Tue Jan 20 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, Jan. 20 at Will Rogers Downs and Turf Paradise, including a pair of exactas.

Best Bets

Golden Tempo wins the Lecomte at Fair Grounds.

Golden Tempo wins the Lecomte at Fair Grounds. (Photo by Hodges Photography)

Kentucky Derby Roundup: Golden Tempo rallies late in Lecomte

Mon Jan 19 2026J. Keeler Johnson

The 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1) is 103 days away. Catch up on the latest news and notes as the Road to the Kentucky Derby unfolds:

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Empire West breaking his maiden at Turfway Park

Empire West breaking his maiden at Turfway Park (Photo by Coady Media)

Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Three at Fair Grounds and Turfway

Mon Jan 19 2026J. Keeler Johnson

A pair of maiden special weights held on the Lecomte (G3) undercard at Fair Grounds may influence the 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1).

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Golden Tempo wins the Lecomte at Fair Grounds.

Golden Tempo wins the Lecomte at Fair Grounds. (Photo by Hodges Photography)

Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Golden Tempo

Mon Jan 19 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Can Golden Tempo go where no son of Curlin has gone before: to the Kentucky Derby (G1) winner’s circle?

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Racing at Sunland Park

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

Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Sunland’s $2,786 Pick 5 carryover

Mon Jan 19 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, Jan. 19 at Fair Grounds and Santa Anita, along with a ticket for the $2,786 Pick 5 carryover at Sunland Park.

Fair Grounds

Racing at Tampa Bay Downs

Racing at Tampa Bay Downs (Photo by SV Photography)

Tampa Bay Downs: How to bet the $80,016 Pick 5 carryover

Sun Jan 18 2026J. Keeler Johnson

The Sunday card at Tampa Bay Downs boasts a giant $80,016 carryover in the 50-cent Late Pick 5.

Wagering

Fair Grounds racetrack grandstand racing scene sunset

Racing at Fair Grounds (Photo by Hodges Photography)

Saturday picks: Lucrative carryovers, Lecomte KDBC Qualifier

Sat Jan 17 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks for the $600 Lecomte KDBC Qualifier at Fair Grounds and carryovers at Santa Anita and Turfway Park on Saturday.

Fair Grounds

Racing at Tampa Bay Downs

Racing at Tampa Bay Downs (Photo by SV Photography)

Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Three lucrative carryovers

Fri Jan 16 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Jan. 16 at Fair Grounds, Santa Anita, and Turfway Park, along with horses to bet in valuable Pick 5 and Pick 6 carryovers at Santa Anita, Tampa Bay Downs, and Turfway Park.

Fair Grounds

Racing at Turfway Park

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

Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Win plays on price horses

Thu Jan 15 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Jan. 15 at Gulfstream Park, Fair Grounds, and Turfway Park, including horses to use in Turfway’s $6,503 Super High 5 carryover.

Gulfstream Park

Turfway Park starting gate scenic

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

Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Turfway’s $2,864 Super High 5 carryover

Wed Jan 14 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Jan. 14 at Tampa Bay Downs and Turf Paradise, along with horses to use in Turfway Park’s $2,864 Super High 5 carryover.

Turfway Park

Racing at Will Rogers Downs

Racing at Will Rogers Downs (Photo by Coady Photography/Will Rogers Downs)

Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Daily double at Will Rogers Downs

Tue Jan 13 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, Jan. 13 at Will Rogers Downs and Turf Paradise, including a cold daily double.

Best Bets

So Happy wins the San Vicente Stakes at Santa Anita.

So Happy wins the San Vicente Stakes at Santa Anita. (Photo by Benoit Photo)

Kentucky Derby Roundup: So Happy, Robusta win at Santa Anita

Mon Jan 12 2026J. Keeler Johnson

The 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1) is 110 days away. Catch up on the latest news and notes as the Road to the Kentucky Derby unfolds:

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