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 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.

Best Bets

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:

Wagering

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.

Best Bets

Expora wins the Santa Ynez at Santa Anita.

Expora wins the Santa Ynez at Santa Anita. (Photo by Benoit Photo)

Picks and plays for the $1,000 Churchill Downs BCBC Qualifier tournament

Sun Jun 07 2026J. Keeler Johnson

One of four TwinSpires tournaments focused on the Sunday card at Churchill Downs is the $1,000 Churchill Downs BCBC Qualifier.

Tournaments

Racing at Canterbury Park

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

Horse racing to bet after the 2026 Belmont Stakes

Sat Jun 06 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Keep the winnings coming! If you’ve had a successful day betting the 2026 Belmont Stakes (G1) and want to keep the action rolling through the evening, there are many racetracks to play.

Belmont Stakes

Sovereignty winning the Belmont (G1) at Saratoga

Sovereignty winning the Belmont (G1) at Saratoga (Photo by Coglianese Photos)

2026 Belmont Stakes purse: How much prize money the winning jockey will earn

Sat Jun 06 2026J. Keeler Johnson

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.

Triple Crown

Sovereignty wins the 2025 Belmont Stakes at Saratoga.

Sovereignty wins the 2025 Belmont Stakes at Saratoga. (Photo by Coglianese Photos/Chelsea Durand)

2026 Belmont Stakes purse: How much prize money the winning owner and trainer will earn

Sat Jun 06 2026J. Keeler Johnson

With a purse of $2 million, Saturday’s 158th Belmont Stakes (G1) at Saratoga is one of the richest horse races in North America.

Triple Crown

Racing at Santa Anita

Racing at Santa Anita (Photo by Benoit Photo)

Saturday carryovers: $38,260 Pick 6, $7,729 Super High 5

Sat Jun 06 2026J. Keeler Johnson

While playing the Belmont Stakes (G1) card at Saratoga, don’t forget to check out a pair of Saturday carryovers up for grabs at Churchill Downs and Santa Anita.

Wagering

Racing at Saratoga.

Racing at Saratoga. (Photo by Coglianese Photos/Amira Chichakly)

Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Longshots at Churchill, Saratoga

Fri Jun 05 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, June 5 at Saratoga and Churchill Downs, including a pair of double-digit longshots.

Best Bets

Commandment wins the Fountain of Youth at Gulfstream Park.

Commandment (inside) wins the Fountain of Youth at Gulfstream Park. (Photo by Coglianese Photos)

Everything to know about the 2026 Belmont Stakes post positions

Fri Jun 05 2026J. Keeler Johnson

How much of an impact will post positions have on the outcome of the 2026 Belmont (G1)? That’s a tricky question to answer.

Triple Crown

Growth Equity wins the Peter Pan (G3) at Aqueduct.

Growth Equity wins the Peter Pan (G3) at Aqueduct. (Photo by Coglianese Photos)

Belmont Stakes pedigree profile: Growth Equity

Thu Jun 04 2026J. Keeler Johnson

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.

Triple Crown

Racing at Charles Town

Racing at Charles Town (Photo by Coady Photography/Charles Town Racing)

Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Mandatory-payout $101,971 Pick 6 carryover

Thu Jun 04 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, June 4 at Saratoga and Churchill Downs, along with a horse to single in the mandatory-payout $101,971 Pick 6 carryover at Charles Town.

Best Bets

Powershift wins at Churchill Downs.

Powershift, shown breaking his maiden on the Kentucky Derby undercard, is the projected pacesetter in the Belmont (Photo by Coady Media)

Belmont Stakes pedigree profile: Powershift

Thu Jun 04 2026J. Keeler Johnson

On Saturday at Saratoga, Powershift will seek to become the second son of Constitution to win the Belmont (G1).

Triple Crown