Belmont Stakes pedigree profile: Powershift
On Saturday at Saratoga, Powershift will seek to become the second son of Constitution to win the Belmont (G1).
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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.
Belmont Stakes pedigree profile: Growth Equity
Many of the entrants in the 2026 Belmont (G1) at Saratoga are Kentucky Derby (G1) alumni who have already raced over the Belmont’s 1 1/4-mile distance. Growth Equity is one of the exceptions.
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Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Churchill’s $8,344 Super High 5 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, June 2 at Saratoga and Churchill Downs, including tickets for Churchill’s $8,344 Super High 5 carryover.
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Everything to know about the 2026 Belmont Stakes post positions
How much of an impact will post positions have on the outcome of the 2026 Belmont (G1)? That’s a tricky question to answer.
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Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Super High 5 carryover at Mountaineer
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, June 2 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Assiniboia Downs, along with a ticket for the $1,231 Super High 5 carryover at Mountaineer.
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How to bet the 2026 Mighty Beau Stakes at Churchill Downs
Amid the excitement of Belmont Stakes Day, don’t forget to check out the Saturday card at Churchill Downs, which is highlighted by the $225,000 Mighty Beau S.
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How to bet the 2026 Matt Winn Stakes at Churchill Downs
The $500,000 Matt Winn (G3) at Churchill Downs is rising in prominence. The purse has quintupled since 2018, and Kentucky Derby (G1) alumni have won the last four editions of the 1 1/16-mile race.
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2026 Belmont Stakes purse: How much prize money the winning jockey will earn
The third and final leg of the 2026 Triple Crown is Saturday’s $2 million Belmont Stakes (G1) at Saratoga. The 158th renewal of the Belmont is one of the richest horse races in the country.
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2026 Belmont Stakes purse: How much prize money the winning owner and trainer will earn
With a purse of $2 million, Saturday’s 158th Belmont Stakes (G1) at Saratoga is one of the richest horse races in North America.
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Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: T’ Ray can win Tapeta return
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, June 1 at Finger Lakes, Presque Isle Downs, and Assiniboia Downs, including a pair of exactas.
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How to bet Sunday’s $15,887 Sunset Six Pick 6 carryover
Sunday’s $15,887 Sunset Six Pick 6 carryover looks winnable on a modest budget. In fact, we believe a competitive ticket can be assembled for under $20.
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Churchill Downs: How to bet the $79,180 Pick 5 carryover
The stakes-packed Saturday card at Churchill Downs just got even better. There’s a lucrative $79,180 carryover up for grabs in the 50-cent Late Pick 5.
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Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Superwolf goes for five in a row
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, May 29 at Churchill Downs, Gulfstream Park, and Belterra Park, including an exacta in the Best of Ohio Babst/Palacios Memorial S.
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Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Churchill’s $9,452 Super High 5 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, May 28 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Churchill Downs, including tickets for Churchill’s $9,452 Super High 5 carryover.
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Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Instant Replay returns
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, May 27, at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Presque Isle Downs, including a stakes winner making his 2026 debut.
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Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: 12-1 shot at Assiniboia Downs
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, May 26 at Horseshoe Indianapolis, Presque Isle Downs, and Assiniboia Downs, including a first-time starter at 12-1 odds.
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Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Churchill’s $54,587 Super High 5 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, May 25 at Churchill Downs and Santa Anita, including tickets for Churchill’s $54,587 Super High 5 carryover.
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Aqueduct: Analyzing Sunday’s $33,406 Pick 6 carryover
A three-day weekend of racing at Aqueduct continues on Sunday with a $33,406 carryover up for grabs in the $1 Pick 6.
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Saturday picks for NHC Qualifier, $35,779 Pick 6 carryover
An NHC qualifier tournament and a $35,779 Pick 6 carryover are among the betting highlights TwinSpires players can pursue on the fourth Saturday in May.
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Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Santa Anita’s $60,494 Pick 6 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, May 15 at Gulfstream Park, Churchill Downs, and Santa Anita, including horses to play in Pick 6 and Super High 5 carryovers at Churchill and Santa Anita.
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Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Juveniles at Churchill and Indianapolis
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, May 21, at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Churchill Downs, along with a horse to single in Hawthorne’s $255 Pick 6 carryover.
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Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Mott trainee at Presque Isle Downs
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, May 20, at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Presque Isle Downs, including a Riley Mott trainee who has been facing tough competition.
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Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Hyperlink tries Horseshoe Indianapolis
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, May 19, at Presque Isle Downs, Horseshoe Indianapolis, and Assiniboia Downs, including a 7-2 shot shipping from Kentucky to Indiana.
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Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Florida to Indiana shipper
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, May 18 at Finger Lakes and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including a 4-1 shot shipping from Florida to Indiana.
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Two plays for five Sunday tournaments at Churchill Downs
The Sunday card at Churchill Downs is the focus of five TwinSpires tournaments with buy-ins ranging from $40 to $600.
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Picks and plays for Saturday tournaments at Churchill Downs
If you’re on a roll betting Preakness Day and want to keep the action going in the evening, be sure to check out the Saturday evening card at Churchill Downs.
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2026 Preakness Stakes purse: How much prize money the winning owner and trainer will earn
The purse of the Preakness (G1) has come a long way since its inaugural running in 1873, when the winning horse earned $1,850 and the runner-up $200.
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STUDY: Is skipping the Preakness beneficial for Belmont horses?
Does skipping the Preakness give Kentucky Derby starters an advantage in the Belmont? Or has this prep approach become so widespread that wins are inevitable?
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Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: $22,400 Super High 5 at Churchill Downs
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, May 15 at Gulfstream Park, Churchill Downs, and Laurel Park, including a ticket for Churchill’s $22,400 Super High 5 carryover.
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Everything to know about the 2026 Preakness post positions
How relevant are historical post position statistics for determining which horses drew favorable post positions in Saturday’s $2 million Preakness (G1) at Laurel Park?
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