Aqueduct, Gulfstream carryovers and a BCBC exacta bet
J. Keeler Johnson analyzes carryovers at Aqueduct and Gulfstream Park, then shares a cold exacta to play in the Breeders’ Cup Betting Challenge at Del Mar.
Gulfstream Park
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.
2025 Breeders’ Cup: Under-the-radar contenders on Saturday
If you’re looking for live longshots to bet across the nine championship races on Breeders’ Cup Saturday at Del Mar, we’re here to help.
Breeders Cup
Friday’s Best Bets and Spooky Quick Picks: Churchill Downs and Del Mar for Oct 31
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Oct. 31 at Del Mar and Churchill Downs.
Tournaments
Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Churchill’s $24,292 Super High 5 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Oct. 30 at Del Mar, along with analysis of rich carryovers at Churchill Downs and Aqueduct.
Best Bets
2025 Breeders' Cup: 10 observations from the morning-line odds
Fields have been finalized for the 14 Breeders’ Cup races taking place at Del Mar. Morning-line odds suggest we’re in for some fascinating racing.
Breeders Cup
Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Play Chayton at 6-1
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Oct. 29 at Churchill Downs, Horseshoe Indianapolis, and Mountaineer, including a second-time starter at 6-1 odds.
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2025 Breeders’ Cup: Under-the-radar contenders on Friday
Formidable favorites abound in the five championship races for two-year-olds on Breeders’ Cup Friday at Del Mar, but you can bet longshots will factor as well.
Breeders Cup
Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Juveniles at Indianapolis
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, Oct. 28 at Horseshoe Indianapolis, including win bets on a trio of two-year-olds.
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2025 Breeders' Cup post draw analysis and implications
Post positions for the 2025 Breeders’ Cup were drawn on Monday evening, finalizing the fields for 14 championship races at Del Mar.
Breeders Cup
History's Top 10 Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint performances
The Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Sprint (G1) enjoyed its inaugural running in 2007. In the years since, the race has been a proving ground for the fleetest female racehorses in North America.
Breeders Cup
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Incredibolt
Incredibolt joined the Road to the Kentucky Derby sooner than many horses. The early-maturing colt won the Street Sense (G3) during the fall meet at Churchill Downs with a last-to-first rally.
Triple Crown
Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Gallivant graduates in a stakes
It’s uncommon for horses to score their first career win at the stakes level, but Gallivant achieved the feat in the Bowman Mill S. at Keeneland.
Triple Crown
Breeders’ Cup Roundup: 2025 fields are almost set
The 2025 Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar is only four days away. Catch up on the latest news and developments with our weekly Breeders’ Cup Roundup:
Breeders Cup
History's Top 10 Breeders' Cup Sprint performances
Over the course of 38 editions, the Breeders’ Cup Sprint (G1) has produced a bevy of eye-catching winners. Let’s take a tour through history and rank the Top 10 best Breeders’ Cup Sprint performances.
Breeders Cup
Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Horseshoe Indianapolis $27,334 Pick 5 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, Oct. 27 at Finger Lakes and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including a horse to single in the $27,334 Pick 5 carryover at Horseshoe Indianapolis.
Best Bets
Analyzing Pick 5 and Pick 6 carryovers at Hawthorne
The Sunday card at Hawthorne is highlighted by carryovers in the $1 Pick 6 and both of the 50-cent Pick 5s.
Wagering
How to bet Keeneland’s $23,820 Super High 5 carryover
Saturday is closing day of the Keeneland fall meet. There are three stakes on the agenda, but the betting highlight is a $23,820 Super High 5 carryover.
Wagering
Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Aqueduct’s $10,191 Pick 6 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Oct. 24 at Aqueduct, Gulfstream Park, and Santa Anita, including a horse to single in Aqueduct’s $10,191 Pick 6 carryover.
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Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Keeneland's five-figure carryovers
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Oct. 23 at Keeneland and Horseshoe Indianapolis.
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2025 Breeders' Cup: 10 observations from pre-entries
The 14 races comprising the Oct. 31-Nov. 1 Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar have attracted 207 pre-entries courtesy of 191 horses.
Breeders Cup
Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: 3 longshots, 4 win bets
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Oct. 22 at Keeneland, Aqueduct, and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including a horse to single in Keeneland’s $24,777 Pick 6 carryover.
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Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Presque Isle’s $4,031 Pick 5 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, Oct. 21, at Finger Lakes and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with a horse to single in the $4,031 Pick 5 carryover at Presque Isle Downs.
Best Bets
Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Paladin wins via DQ
Trainer Chad Brown has won four Eclipse Awards for outstanding trainer, but a Kentucky Derby (G1) triumph has proven elusive. That may change in 2026.
Triple Crown
Breeders’ Cup Roundup: Calandagan strikes in the Champion
The 2025 Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar is 10 days away. Catch up on the latest news and developments with our weekly Breeders’ Cup Roundup:
Breeders Cup
Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: The Last Delivery at 12-1
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, Oct. 20 at Mahoning Valley and Finger Lakes, along with analysis of the $3,190 Pick 5 carryover at Presque Isle Downs.
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Hawthorne: A single for the $9,465 Pick 6 carryover
Don’t forget to play the Sunday card at Hawthorne, which includes a $9,465 carryover in the $1 Pick 6.
Wagering
Keeneland: Longshots to bet in the $37,088 Pick 6 carryover
The Saturday card at Keeneland includes two graded stakes and an enticing $37,088 carryover in the $1 Pick 6.
Wagering
Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: How to bet Keeneland’s $249,893 Pick 5 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Oct. 17 at Gulfstream Park, Keeneland, and Remington Park, including a ticket for Keeneland’s huge $249,893 Pick 5 carryover.
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Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Baffle can win return at 8-1
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Oct. 16 at Keeneland, Aqueduct, and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with a horse to single in the $1,344 Pick 5 carryover at Presque Isle Downs.
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Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Second-timer at 15-1
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Oct. 15 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Keeneland, including a second-time starter at 15-1 odds.
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