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.

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

Kings River Knight wins the E.B. Johnson S. at Los Alamitos.

Racing at Los Alamitos (Photo by Benoit Photo)

Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Exactas at Los Alamitos and Canterbury Park

Fri Jul 03 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, July 3 at Los Alamitos and Canterbury Park, including a pair of cold exactas.

Los Alamitos Race Course

Racing at Canterbury Park

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

Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Dirt to turf at 6-1

Thu Jul 02 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, July 2, at Presque Isle Downs and Canterbury Park, including a 6-1 shot switching from dirt to turf.

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Racing at Assiniboia Downs

Racing at Assiniboia Downs (Courtesy of Assiniboia Downs)

Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Exacta at Assiniboia

Wed Jul 01 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, July 1, at Presque Isle Downs and Assiniboia Downs, along with horses to single in the $5,049 Pick 5 carryover at Delaware Park.

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Racing at Mountaineer

Racing at Mountaineer (Photo by Coady Media/Mountaineer)

Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Mountaineer’s Super High 5 carryover

Tue Jun 30 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, June 30, at Finger Lakes and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with horses to play in Mountaineer’s $1,137 Super High 5 carryover.

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Racing at Presque Isle Downs

Racing at Presque Isle Downs (Photo by Coady Photography)

Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: $4,300 Pick 5 carryover at Presque Isle

Mon Jun 29 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, June 29, at Finger Lakes and Presque Isle Downs, including a horse to single in Presque Isle’s $4,300 Pick 5 carryover.

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Racing at Churchill Downs

Racing at Churchill Downs (Photo by Coady Photography)

Churchill Downs: Longshots to bet in the $197,923 Pick 6 mandatory payout

Sun Jun 28 2026J. Keeler Johnson

The Churchill Downs Spring Meet concludes on Sunday with the mandatory payout of a $197,923 carryover in the “Derby City 6” Pick 6.

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