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 Oaklawn Park.

Racing at Oaklawn Park. (Photo by Coady Photography)

Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Oaklawn’s $53,697 Pick 6 carryover

Thu Mar 05 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, March 5 at Fair Grounds and Turfway Park, along with horses to single in Oaklawn’s $53,697 Pick 6 carryover.

Oaklawn Park

Racing at Tampa Bay Downs

Racing at Tampa Bay Downs (Photo by SV Photography)

Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Double at Tampa Bay Downs

Wed Mar 04 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, March 4, at Tampa Bay Downs and Turf Paradise, including a daily double.

Best Bets

Commandment wins the Fountain of Youth at Gulfstream Park.

Commandment wins the Fountain of Youth at Gulfstream Park. (Photo by Coglianese Photos)

Kentucky Derby Roundup: Commandment among weekend winners

Tue Mar 03 2026J. Keeler Johnson

The 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1) is 60 days away. Catch up on the latest news and notes as the Road to the Kentucky Derby unfolds:

Triple Crown

Racing at Turf Paradise.

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

Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Turf Paradise Pick 3

Tue Mar 03 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, March 3 at Turf Paradise, including a cold Pick 3 wager.

Best Bets

Class President holds off Silent Tactic in the Rebel (G2) at Oaklawn Park

Class President holds off Silent Tactic in the Rebel (G2) at Oaklawn Park (Photo by Coady Media)

Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Class President

Mon Mar 02 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Ten years ago, a young stallion named Uncle Mo made headlines when his son Nyquist prevailed in the 2016 Kentucky Derby (G1).

Triple Crown

Commandment wins the Fountain of Youth at Gulfstream Park.

Commandment (inside) wins the Fountain of Youth at Gulfstream Park. (Photo by Coglianese Photos)

Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Commandment

Mon Mar 02 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Can Commandment make history and become the fourth son of perennial leading North American sire Into Mischief to win the Kentucky Derby (G1)?

Triple Crown

Racing at Churchill Downs

Racing at Churchill Downs (Photo by Coady Photography)

Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Giant win for Cherokee Nation

Mon Mar 02 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Eight years ago, Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert saddled February maiden winner Justify to win the Kentucky Derby (G1). Can Cherokee Nation do the same?

Triple Crown

Iron Honor wins the Gotham Stakes at Aqueduct.

Iron Honor wins the Gotham Stakes at Aqueduct. (Photo by Coglianese Photos/Joe Labozzetta)

Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Iron Honor

Mon Mar 02 2026J. Keeler Johnson

A determined charge down the Aqueduct homestretch carried Iron Honor to a one-length victory in the Gotham (G3) on the Road to the Kentucky Derby.

Triple Crown

Racing at Sunland Park

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

Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Sunland Park Pick 5 carryover

Mon Mar 02 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, March 2 at Sunland Park, Will Rogers Downs, and Turf Paradise, including a horse to single in Sunland’s $845 Pick 5 carryover.

Best Bets

Racing at Oaklawn Park.

Racing at Oaklawn Park. (Photo by Coady Photography)

Oaklawn: Tournaments, carryover among Sunday betting options

Sun Mar 01 2026J. Keeler Johnson

There are plenty of enticing betting opportunities for bettors to pursue on a stakes-packed Sunday at Oaklawn Park.

Oaklawn Park

Phileas Fogg (inside) withstood the late run of Antiquarian in the Suburban

Phileas Fogg (inside) withstood the late run of Antiquarian in the Suburban (Photo by Janet Garaguso/Adam Coglianese Photos)

Analyzing Aqueduct’s $19,875 Pick 6 carryover

Sat Feb 28 2026J. Keeler Johnson

The final day of February brings a $19,875 carryover in the $1 Pick 6 at Aqueduct.

Wagering

Racing at Fair Grounds.

Racing at Fair Grounds. (Photo by Hodges Photography/Amanda Hodges Weir)

The Most Predictive Horse Racing Metrics: What Actually Moves the Odds

Fri Feb 27 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Intuitively, we know hot jockeys, hot trainers, and strong speed figures are some of the major handicapping angles that attract betting support. But what does the data say?

Analysis

Racing at Santa Anita

Racing at Santa Anita (Photo by Benoit Photo)

Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Santa Anita’s $198,741 Pick 6 carryover

Fri Feb 27 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Feb. 27 at Turfway Park, along with a horse to single in Santa Anita’s $198,741 Pick 6 carryover.

Turfway Park