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.

Turf racing at Churchill Downs

Turf racing at Churchill Downs (Photo by Coady Media)

Churchill Downs: Single for the mandatory-payout $188,256 Pick 6 carryover

Sun Sep 27 2026J. Keeler Johnson

The Churchill Downs September Meet comes to an end on Sunday, which means the mandatory payout of a massive $188,256 jackpot carryover in the 20-cent “Derby City 6” Pick 6.

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Racing at Santa Anita

Racing at Santa Anita (Photo by Benoit Photo)

Saturday carryover picks: $23,991 Pick 6, $3,618 Super High 5

Sat Sep 26 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares horses to bet in Saturday’s $3,618 Super High 5 carryover at Churchill Downs and $23,991 Pick 6 carryover at Santa Anita.

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Racing at Churchill Downs

Racing at Churchill Downs (Photo by Coady Photography)

Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Churchill’s $4,082 Super High 5 carryover

Fri Sep 25 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Sept. 25 at Churchill Downs, Belmont Park, and Santa Anita, including horses to use in Churchill’s $4,082 Super High 5 carryover.

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Racing at Churchill Downs

Racing at Churchill Downs (Photo by Coady Photography)

Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: 12-1 at Churchill Downs

Thu Sep 24 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Sept. 24, at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Churchill Downs, including a 12-1 longshot.

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Racing at Churchill Downs

Racing at Churchill Downs (Photo by Coady Photography)

Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Churchill price plays

Wed Sep 23 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Sept. 23 at Churchill Downs and Presque Isle Downs, along with horses to play in Super High 5 carryovers at Churchill and Horseshoe Indianapolis.

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Card Man breaking his maiden at Belmont Park.

Card Man breaking his maiden at Belmont Park. (Photo by Coglianese Photos/NYRA)

Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Card Man graduates for Brown

Tue Sep 22 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Perhaps Card Man, a flashy maiden winner at Belmont Park last Friday, can give trainer Chad Brown a triumph in the 2027 Kentucky Derby (G1).

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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 price play

Tue Sep 22 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, Sept. 22, at Presque Isle Downs and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with tickets for the $2,600 Super High 5 carryover at Assiniboia Downs.

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Forever Young wins the Jockey Club Gold Cup (G1) on Belmont Park's grand reopening

Forever Young wins the Jockey Club Gold Cup (G1) on Belmont Park's grand reopening (Photo by Chelsea Durand/Coglianese Photos)

Breeders’ Cup Roundup: Forever Young wins Classic prep

Mon Sep 21 2026J. Keeler Johnson

The 2026 Breeders’ Cup at Keeneland is 39 days away. Catch up on the latest news and developments with our weekly Breeders’ Cup Roundup:

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Racing at Finger Lakes

Racing at Finger Lakes (Photo by SV Photography)

Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Stakes at Finger Lakes

Mon Sep 21 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for three stakes on Monday, Sept. 21, at Finger Lakes.

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Destino D'Oro wins the Hillsborough at Tampa Bay Downs.

Destino D'Oro wins the Hillsborough at Tampa Bay Downs. (Photo by SV Photography)

Sunday picks: Carryovers at Churchill, Gulfstream, Belmont

Sun Sep 20 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares horses to bet in a trio of Sunday carryovers at Churchill Downs, Gulfstream Park, and Belmont Park.

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Racing at Parx.

Racing at Parx. (Photo by Equi-Photo)

Saturday carryovers: Singles for Parx’s $165,435 Pick 5, Los Alamitos’ $11,787 Pick 6

Sat Sep 19 2026J. Keeler Johnson

On a busy Saturday of racing, J. Keeler Johnson recommends horses to single in Parx Racing’s $165,435 Pick 5 mandatory payout and Los Alamitos’ $11,787 Pick 6 carryover.

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Encino winning the John Battaglia Memorial S. at Turfway Park (Photo by Coady Photography)

Encino winning the John Battaglia Memorial S. at Turfway Park (Photo by Coady Photography)

Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Presque Isle stakes double

Fri Sep 18 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Sept. 18, at Churchill Downs and Presque Isle Downs, including horses to play in Churchill’s $5,116 Super High 5 carryover.

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Turf racing at Churchill Downs

Turf racing at Churchill Downs (Photo by Coady Media)

Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Time in Motion goes for the win

Thu Sep 17 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Sept. 17, at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Churchill Downs, including a second-time starter at 7-2 odds.

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