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)

Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Denos Grace drops in class

Wed Sep 09 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Sept. 9 at Kentucky Downs, Horseshoe Indianapolis, and Assiniboia Downs, along with a horse to single in the $544 Pick 5 carryover at Presque Isle Downs.

Best Bets

U. S. S. Valor breaks his maiden at Saratoga.

U. S. S. Valor breaks his maiden at Saratoga. (Photo by Coglianese Photos/Susie Raisher)

Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: U. S. S. Valor stuns at Saratoga

Tue Sep 08 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Did the 2027 Kentucky Derby (G1) winner compete at Saratoga last Saturday? It’s possible, if the spectacular performance of U. S. S. Valor in a seven-furlong maiden special weight is any indication.

Triple Crown

Racing at Horseshoe Indianapolis

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

Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Tiny Tapper drops in class

Tue Sep 08 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, Sept. 8 at Horseshoe Indianapolis, Assiniboia Downs, and Presque Isle Downs.

Best Bets

Tiffany wins the Kentucky Turf Cup (G2) at Kentucky Downs.

Tiffany wins the Kentucky Turf Cup (G2) at Kentucky Downs. (Photo by Coady Media/Casey Cable)

Breeders’ Cup Roundup: Tiffany stars in Kentucky Turf Cup

Mon Sep 07 2026J. Keeler Johnson

The 2026 Breeders’ Cup at Keeneland is 53 days away. Catch up on the latest news and developments with our weekly Breeders’ Cup Roundup:

Breeders Cup

Racing at Colonial Downs.

Racing at Colonial Downs. (Photo by Coady Photography)

Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Closing day at Colonial Downs

Mon Sep 07 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, Sept. 7 at Colonial Downs, including a horse to single in the $7,373 Pick 6 carryover.

Best Bets

Racing at Kentucky Downs.

Racing at Kentucky Downs. (Photo by Coady Photography)

Sunday carryover picks: $136,904 Pick 6 and more

Sun Sep 06 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Sunday’s racing action includes a trio of enticing carryovers at Colonial Downs and Kentucky Downs, including one prize pool with a six-figure value.

Wagering

Racing at Woodbine

Racing at Woodbine (Photo by Michael Burns)

Carryovers: Singles for Woodbine’s $47,920 Pick 5, Colonial’s $2,269 Pick 6

Sat Sep 05 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares horse to single in Woodbine’s $47,920 Pick 5 carryover and Colonial Downs’ $2,269 Pick 6 carryover on Saturday.

Wagering

Racing at Saratoga.

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

Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Saratoga’s $92,730 Pick 6 carryover

Fri Sep 04 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Sept. 4 at Colonial Downs and Del Mar, along with a horse to single in Saratoga’s $92,730 Pick 6 carryover.

Best Bets

Racing at Churchill Downs

Racing at Churchill Downs (Photo by Coady Photography)

Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Emancipate strikes for Baffert

Thu Sep 03 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch is back for a seventh straight season on TwinSpires Edge.

Triple Crown

Racing at Colonial Downs.

Racing at Colonial Downs. (Photo by Coady Photography)

Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Maidens at Colonial Downs, Saratoga

Thu Sep 03 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Sept. 3, at Colonial Downs and Saratoga, along with horses to play in carryovers at Colonial Downs and Del Mar.

Best Bets

Senza Parole was sensational in her career debut at Saratoga

Senza Parole was sensational in her career debut at Saratoga (Photo by Coglianese Photos)

Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Exacta with Senza Parole

Wed Sep 02 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Sept. 2, at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Saratoga, along with horses to play in the $1,219 Super High 5 carryover at Mountaineer.

Best Bets

Racing at Presque Isle Downs

Racing at Presque Isle Downs (Photo by Coady Photography)

Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Cactus Cairo returns

Tue Sep 01 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, Sept. 1 at Horseshoe Indianapolis, Presque Isle Downs, and Assiniboia Downs, including a pair of exactas.

Best Bets

Leading Change wins the Travers Stakes at Saratoga.

Leading Change wins the Travers Stakes at Saratoga. (Photo by Coglianese Photos/Chelsea Durand)

Breeders’ Cup Roundup: Leading Change upsets the Travers

Mon Aug 31 2026J. Keeler Johnson

The 2026 Breeders’ Cup at Keeneland is 60 days away. Catch up on the latest news and developments with our weekly Breeders’ Cup Roundup:

Breeders Cup