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.

Racing at Aqueduct

Racing at Aqueduct (Photo by Coglianese Photos)

Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Mo the Merrier at 5-1

Fri Jun 19 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, June 19 at Aqueduct and Churchill Downs, along with tickets for the $501 Super High 5 carryover at Emerald Downs.

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Hawthorne

Hawthorne (Photo by Four Footed Fotos)

Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Playing Hawthorne’s Pick 6 carryover

Thu Jun 18 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, June 18, at Hawthorne and Churchill Downs, including a ticket for Hawthorne’s $537 Pick 6 carryover.

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Racing at Churchill Downs

Racing at Churchill Downs (Photo by Coady Photography)

Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: 20-1 at Churchill Downs

Wed Jun 17 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, June 17, at Churchill Downs and Presque Isle Downs, along with tickets for the $863 Super High 5 carryover at Thistledown.

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Racing at Presque Isle Downs

Racing at Presque Isle Downs (Photo by Coady Media)

Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Last Move can finish first in debut

Tue Jun 16 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, June 16, at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Presque Isle Downs, including horses to bet in the $1,807 Super High 5 carryover at Horseshoe Indianapolis.

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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: Presque Isle Pick 5 carryover

Mon Jun 15 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, June 15 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Santa Anita, along with a horse to single in the $2,011 Pick 5 carryover at Presque Isle Downs.

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Turf racing at Aqueduct.

Turf racing at Aqueduct. (Photo by Coglianese Photos)

Aqueduct: Single for Sunday’s $38,706 Pick 6 carryover

Sun Jun 14 2026J. Keeler Johnson

One of the most enticing carryovers available to chase on Sunday is the $38,706 prize pool in the $1 Pick 6 at Aqueduct.

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Racing at Horseshoe Indianapolis

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

Carryover watch: Picks for $41,768 Pick 5 and $53,570 Pick 6

Sat Jun 13 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares horse to single in a $41,768 Pick 5 carryover at Horseshoe Indianapolis and a $53,570 Pick 6 carryover at Santa Anita.

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Racing at Santa Anita

Racing at Santa Anita (Photo by Benoit Photo)

Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Juveniles at Churchill, Santa Anita

Fri Jun 12 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, June 12 at Churchill Downs, Santa Anita, and Prairie Meadows, including tickets for Churchill’s $5,371 Super High 5 carryover.

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Racing at Aqueduct

Racing at Aqueduct (Photo by Coglianese Photos)

Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Carryovers at Aqueduct, Churchill

Thu Jun 11 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, June 11, at Churchill Downs and Santa Anita, along with horses to play in carryovers at Churchill and Aqueduct.

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Racing at Churchill Downs

Racing at Churchill Downs (Photo by Coady Photography)

Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: How to bet Churchill’s $8,018 Super High 5 carryover

Wed Jun 10 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, June 10 at Churchill Downs and Assiniboia Downs, including a ticket for Churchill’s $8,018 Super High 5 carryover.

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Racing at Horseshoe Indianapolis

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

Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Four carryovers at Horseshoe Indianapolis

Tue Jun 09 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, June 9 at Finger Lakes and Presque Isle Downs, along with horses to play in a quartet of carryovers at Horseshoe Indianapolis.

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Percy's Bar wins the Ashland Stakes at Keeneland.

Percy's Bar wins the Ashland Stakes at Keeneland. (Photo by Coady Media)

Horse racing stakes, bets, and offers to watch for June 8-14

Mon Jun 08 2026J. Keeler Johnson

The post-Belmont (G1) week of racing is packed with exciting action. Here are some highlights to look forward to over the next seven days:

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Racing at Parx.

Racing at Parx. (Photo by Equi-Photo)

Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: $351,756 Pick 5 mandatory payout

Mon Jun 08 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, June 8 at Finger Lakes and Presque Isle Downs, along with a horse to single in the mandatory-payout $351,756 Pick 5 carryover at Parx Racing.

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