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.

Betting on underdogs: When and how to spot profitable longshots

Mon May 19 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Spotting profitable longshots in horse racing is easier said than done. But a few handicapping guidelines can help you identify underdogs worth betting.
Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Federal Judge drops in class

Mon May 19 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, May 19 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Presque Isle Downs, including a graded stakes winner dropping in class.
Picks: Santa Anita’s $45,807 Pick 6, Churchill Downs tournaments

Sun May 18 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares horses to play in a Pick 6 carryover at Santa Anita and a pair of tournaments at Churchill Downs.
Pimlico: Analyzing Preakness Day mandatory-payout carryovers

Sat May 17 2025J. Keeler Johnson

A couple of five-figure jackpot carryovers will be dispersed in mandatory fashion on Preakness Day at Pimlico.
2025 Preakness Stakes purse: How much prize money the winning owner and trainer will earn

Fri May 16 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Have you ever wondered how much prize money the winning Preakness owner and trainer receive? We have the answers.
Best way for beginners to bet $10 on the 2025 Preakness Stakes

Fri May 16 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Saturday’s 150th running of the $2 million Preakness (G1) at Pimlico is a perfect opportunity for beginning bettors to test the waters with a $10 horse racing bet.
Analyzing the running styles of 2025 Preakness contenders

Fri May 16 2025J. Keeler Johnson

How fast a pace will we see in Saturday’s 150th running of the $2 million Preakness (G1)? Perhaps analyzing the field will reveal the answer.
Preakness Stakes pedigree profile: Heart of Honor

Fri May 16 2025J. Keeler Johnson

After falling a nose shy of victory in the UAE Derby (G2) in Dubai, Heart of Honor passed on a start in the Kentucky Derby (G1) to await the Preakness (G1).
Preakness Stakes pedigree profile: Pay Billy

Fri May 16 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Back-to-back triumphs in the 1 1/16-mile Private Terms S. and 1 1/8-mile Federico Tesio S. have stamped Pay Billy as a contender for the 2025 Preakness (G1).
Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Black-Eyed Susan undercard

Fri May 16 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for the Black-Eyed Susan (G2) undercard at Pimlico on Friday, May 16, along with horses to play in five-figure carryovers at Churchill Downs and Santa Anita.
Everything to know about the 2025 Preakness post positions

Fri May 16 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Nine horses are entered to race in Saturday’s $2 million Preakness (G1) at Pimlico. Post positions for the second leg of the Triple Crown were drawn on Monday evening.
Preakness Stakes pedigree profile: Clever Again

Fri May 16 2025J. Keeler Johnson

It was striking to see Clever Again show talent on dirt with a blowout triumph over Grade 1 winner Gaming in the one-mile Hot Springs S.
Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Second-time starter at 20-1

Thu May 15 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, May 15 at Gulfstream Park, Horseshoe Indianapolis, and Churchill Downs, along with horses to play in a pair of carryovers at Hawthorne.