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.

Churchill Downs Scenic

Churchill Downs (Photo courtesy of Churchill Downs)

Friday’s Best Bets, Quick Picks, and Churchill's Super High 5 Carryover

Fri Sep 19 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Sept. 19 at Churchill Downs, Aqueduct, and Fairmount Park, including tickets for Churchill’s $14,209 Super High 5 carryover.

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Risk It

Risk It (Photo by Coglianese Photos)

Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Churchill’s $5,044 Super High 5 carryover

Thu Sep 18 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Sept. 18 at Aqueduct, Horseshoe Indianapolis, and Churchill Downs, including tickets for Churchill’s $5,044 Super High 5 carryover.

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Turf racing at Churchill Downs

Turf racing at Churchill Downs (Photo by Coady Media)

Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: 10-1 at Churchill Downs

Wed Sep 17 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Sept. 17 at Churchill Downs and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with tickets for Mountaineer’s $1,756 Super High 5 carryover.

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Assiniboia Downs Racing

Assiniboia Downs Racing (Courtesy of Assiniboia Downs)

Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: 3-1 in the Manitoba Matron

Tue Sep 16 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, Sept. 16 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Assiniboia Downs, along with a ticket for the $2,304 Pick 5 carryover at Presque Isle Downs.

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Spun D M C winning his debut at Churchill Downs

Spun D M C winning his debut at Churchill Downs (Photo by Coady Media)

Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Spun D M C outruns his odds

Tue Sep 16 2025J. Keeler Johnson

The highlight during the opening week of the Churchill Downs September meet was the Iroquois (G3), the first stop on the 2025-26 Road to the Kentucky Derby.

Triple Crown

Notable Speech wins the Woodbine Mile at Woodbine.

Notable Speech wins the Woodbine Mile at Woodbine. (Photo by Michael Burns Photo)

Breeders’ Cup Roundup: Notable Speech takes Woodbine Mile

Mon Sep 15 2025J. Keeler Johnson

The 2025 Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar is 45 days away. Catch up on the latest news and developments with our weekly Breeders’ Cup Roundup:

Breeders Cup

Spice Runner wins the Iroquois (G3) at Churchill Downs.

Spice Runner wins the Iroquois (G3) at Churchill Downs. (Photo by Coady Media)

Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Spice Runner

Mon Sep 15 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Spice Runner joined the 2025-26 Road to the Kentucky Derby as early as possible, claiming victory in the series-opening Iroquois (G3) at Churchill Downs.

Triple Crown

Racing at Horseshoe Indianapolis

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

Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Finger Lakes, Horseshoe Indianapolis exactas

Mon Sep 15 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, Sept. 15 at Finger Lakes, Horseshoe Indianapolis, and Assiniboia Downs.

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

Analyzing three Pick 5 carryovers at Delaware Park

Sun Sep 14 2025J. Keeler Johnson

It isn’t every day one sees three Pick 5 carryovers up for grabs at a single track, but Delaware Park is celebrating such a day on Sunday.

Wagering

Racing at Churchill Downs. (Photo by Coady Photography)

Tournaments, carryovers worth playing at Churchill, Colonial

Sat Sep 13 2025J. Keeler Johnson

The first Saturday of the Churchill Downs September meet is absolutely packed with enticing betting opportunities.

Tournaments

Turf racing at Churchill Downs

Turf racing at Churchill Downs (Photo by Coady Media)

Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Juveniles at Churchill Downs

Fri Sep 12 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Sept. 12 at Churchill Downs, along with horses to single in five-figure carryovers at Aqueduct and Colonial Downs.

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Racing at Colonial Downs.

Racing at Colonial Downs. (Photo by Coady Photography)

Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Lendalfoot intrigues at 12-1

Thu Sep 11 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Sept. 11 at Aqueduct, Colonial Downs, and Churchill Downs, including two singles for Colonial’s $1,846 Pick 6 carryover.

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Racing at Finger Lakes (Photo by SV Photography)

Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Finger Lakes $17,050 Pick 5 carryover

Wed Sep 10 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Sept. 10 at Finger Lakes and Assiniboia Downs, including a ticket for the $17,050 Pick 5 carryover at Finger Lakes.

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