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 Saratoga.

Racing at Saratoga. (Photo by Coglianese Photos)

Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Six-figure Pick 6 at Saratoga

Thu Jul 16 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, July 16 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Evangeline Downs, along with horses to play in Pick 6 carryovers at Saratoga and Colonial Downs.

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Racing at Assiniboia Downs

Racing at Assiniboia Downs (Courtesy of Assiniboia Downs)

Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Rise Again can win again

Wed Jul 15 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, July 15, at Presque Isle Downs, Horseshoe Indianapolis, and Assiniboia Downs, along with horses to bet in the $1,191 Super High 5 carryover at Thistledown.

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Racing at Horseshoe Indianapolis

Racing at Horseshoe Indianapolis (Photo by Coady Photography/Horseshoe Indianapolis)

Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Golden Decree can improve

Tue Jul 14 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, July 14, at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Assiniboia Downs, along with tickets for the $341 Super High 5 carryover at Thistledown.

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Racing at Gulfstream Park

Racing at Gulfstream Park (Photo by Coglianese Photos)

Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: $86,735 Pick 6 mandatory payout

Mon Jul 13 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, July 13, at Finger Lakes, along with a horse to single in Gulfstream Park’s mandatory-payout $86,735 Pick 6 carryover.

Gulfstream Park

Racing at Saratoga.

Racing at Saratoga. (Photo by Coglianese Photos)

Analysis: Sunday Pick 6 carryovers at Colonial Downs, Saratoga

Sun Jul 12 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares horses to bet in a pair of Sunday Pick 6 carryovers at Colonial Downs and Saratoga.

Wagering

Racing at Colonial Downs.

Racing at Colonial Downs. (Photo by Coady Photography)

Picks for Saturday carryovers at Ellis Park, Colonial Downs

Sat Jul 11 2026J. Keeler Johnson

J. Keeler Johnson shares horses to bet in Super High 5 and Pick 6 carryovers on Saturday at Ellis Park and Colonial Downs.

Wagering

Good Cheer winning the Kentucky Oaks (G1) at Churchill Downs

Good Cheer winning the Kentucky Oaks (G1) at Churchill Downs (Photo by Horsephotos.com)

Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: All-stakes Pick 3 at Prairie Meadows

Fri Jul 10 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, July 10, at Prairie Meadows, along with horses to single in Pick 5 and Pick 6 carryovers at Colonial Downs, Ellis Park, and Saratoga.

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Racing at Ellis Park.

Racing at Ellis Park. (Photo by Coady Photography)

Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Carryovers at Colonial Downs and Ellis Park

Thu Jul 09 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, July 9, at Colonial Downs and Ellis Park, including horses to play in two carryovers.

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Racing at Delaware Park.

Racing at Delaware Park. (Photo by Hoofprints, Inc./Mary Lyons)

Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Delaware Park’s $13,687 Pick 5 carryover

Wed Jul 08 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, July 8, at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Presque Isle Downs, along with a horse to single in the $13,687 Pick 5 carryover at Delaware Park.

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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: Presque Isle’s $2,080 Pick 5 carryover

Tue Jul 07 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, July 7 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Presque Isle Downs, including a horse to single in Presque Isle’s $2,080 Pick 5 carryover.

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Racing at Colonial Downs.

Racing at Colonial Downs. (Photo by Coady Photography)

Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Riva Red looks to improve

Mon Jul 06 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, July 6, at Colonial Downs and Ellis Park, including a second-time starter at 6-1 odds.

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Racing at Saratoga.

Racing at Saratoga. (Photo by Coglianese Photos/Amira Chichakly)

Singles for Sunday Pick 6 carryovers at Colonial, Saratoga, and Los Alamitos

Sun Jul 05 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares horse to single in a trio of Sunday Pick 6 carryovers at Colonial Downs, Saratoga, and Los Alamitos.

Los Alamitos Race Course

Sweet Azteca wins the 2025 Great Lady M.

Sweet Azteca wins the 2025 Great Lady M. (Photo by Benoit Photo)

Picks: $17,051 Los Alamitos Pick 6, $600 Saratoga tournament

Sat Jul 04 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Excellent horse racing action on Independence Day includes a $17,051 Pick 6 carryover at Los Alamitos and a $600 Saratoga SSBC Qualifier tournament.

Los Alamitos Race Course