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.

Churchill Downs: How to bet the mandatory-payout $1,413,928 Pick 6

Sun Jun 29 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Sunday is closing day of the Churchill Downs spring meet. The stakes-packed card is highlighted by the mandatory payout of a $1,413,928 Pick 6 carryover.
Picks for Los Alamitos $114,292 Pick 5 and $19,305 Pick 6

Sat Jun 28 2025J. Keeler Johnson

The Saturday card at Los Alamitos features two enticing non-jackpot carryovers for bettors to pursue.
Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: First-time starters for Cox

Fri Jun 27 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, June 27 at Churchill Downs and Aqueduct, including two promising Brad Cox trainees.
Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Lone speed at 20-1

Thu Jun 26 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, June 26 at Horseshoe Indianapolis, Aqueduct, and Churchill Downs, including a 20-1 longshot.
Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Two stakes, two exactas

Wed Jun 25 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, June 25 at Churchill Downs and Assiniboia Downs, including exactas in a pair of stakes.
Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Two stakes at Assiniboia

Tue Jun 24 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, June 24 at Assiniboia Downs, along with horses to play in carryovers at Louisiana Downs and Mountaineer.
Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: 10-1 shot for Mountaineer carryover

Mon Jun 23 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, June 23 at Assiniboia Downs, along with a 10-1 shot to play in Mountaineer’s $1,845 Super High 5 carryover.
Carryovers: Two Pick 5s at Laurel, Super High 5 at Gulfstream

Sun Jun 22 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares horses to play in Sunday carryovers at Laurel Park and Gulfstream Park.
Los Alamitos analysis: $10,860 Pick 6 carryover, $50 tournament

Sat Jun 21 2025J. Keeler Johnson

The Los Alamitos Thoroughbred meet kicked off on Friday. No one solved the $2 Pick 6 on opening day, which means Saturday’s card features a $10,860 Pick 6 carryover.
Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Bayou Brigid intrigues at 8-1

Fri Jun 20 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, June 20 at Aqueduct, Churchill Downs, and Gulfstream Park, along with analysis of the $11,299 Pick 5 carryover at Monmouth Park.
Best Bets and Quick Picks: Churchill’s $16,590 Super High 5

Thu Jun 19 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, June 19 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Churchill Downs, including tickets for Churchill’s $16,590 Super High 5 carryover.
Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Class drop can help Givemethebeat

Wed Jun 18 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, June 18 at Churchill Downs and Presque Isle Downs, including a two-year-old dropping in class.
Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: 57% winning angle at Thistledown

Tue Jun 17 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, June 17 at Thistledown and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including a filly representing a 57% winning angle.