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 Belmont Park.

Racing at Belmont Park. (Photo by Coglianese Photos)

Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Belmont’s $63,668 Pick 6 carryover

Thu Nov 05 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Nov. 5 at Churchill Downs, along with horses to play in carryovers at Churchill and Belmont Park.

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Racing at Churchill Downs

Racing at Churchill Downs (Photo by Coady Photography)

Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Exactas at Churchill

Wed Nov 04 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Nov. 4, at Churchill Downs and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including a pair of exactas.

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Hughes at the 2026 Breeders' Cup.

Hughes at the 2026 Breeders' Cup. (Photo by Horsephotos.com)

Kentucky Derby Roundup: Hughes takes the Juvenile

Tue Nov 03 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Catch up on the latest news and developments on the 2026-27 Road to the Kentucky Derby with the weekly Kentucky Derby Roundup on TwinSpires Edge.

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Jas wins the Street Sense (G3) at Churchill Downs.

Jas wins the Street Sense (G3) at Churchill Downs. (Photo by Coady Media/Cady Coulardot)

Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Jas

Tue Nov 03 2026J. Keeler Johnson

There are no certainties in horse racing, but it seems safe to assume Jas has the stamina to stay 1 1/4 miles in the 2027 Kentucky Derby (G1).

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Powerline breaking his maiden on Breeders' Cup Saturday at Keeneland.

Powerline breaking his maiden on Breeders' Cup Saturday at Keeneland. (Photo by Coady Media)

Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Powerline overcomes adversity

Tue Nov 03 2026J. Keeler Johnson

There’s no doubt Powerline has talent—maybe even enough talent to factor in the 2027 Kentucky Derby (G1). But he’s also a work in progress with much to learn about racing.

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Racing at Horseshoe Indianapolis

Racing at Horseshoe Indianapolis (Photo by Coady Photography)

Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: 10-1 debut at Indianapolis

Tue Nov 03 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, Nov. 3, at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Zia Park, along with a horse to single in Mahoning Valley’s $4,315 Pick 5 carryover.

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Racing at Horseshoe Indianapolis

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

Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Indianapolis $17,612 Pick 5 carryover

Mon Nov 02 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, Nov. 2, at Finger Lakes and Zia Park, along with a horse to single in the $17,612 Pick 5 carryover at Horseshoe Indianapolis.

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Proletariat wins the Del Mar Derby (G2)

Proletariat delivered another front-running coup in the Del Mar Derby (G2) (Photo by Benoit Photo)

Carryover picks: $30,023 at Santa Anita, $4,990 at Churchill

Sun Nov 01 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares horses to play in a trio of Sunday carryovers at Churchill Downs and Santa Anita.

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Racing at Gulfstream Park

Racing at Gulfstream Park (Photo by Coglianese Photos)

Gulfstream: Single for Saturday’s $37,029 Place Pick 8 carryover

Sat Oct 31 2026J. Keeler Johnson

On Saturday at Gulfstream Park, you could theoretically win a share of a $37,029 carryover without picking a single winning horse.

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Keeneland

Keeneland (Photo courtesy of Keeneland)

BCBC: Tight battle atop leaderboard following Day 1

Sat Oct 31 2026J. Keeler Johnson

The first day of the 2026 Breeders’ Cup Betting Challenge (BCBC) ended with a close battle for the first three spots on the leaderboard.

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Racing at Woodbine

Racing at Woodbine (Photo by Michael Burns)

Best Superfecta of the Week: Grey Stakes at Woodbine

Sat Oct 31 2026J. Keeler Johnson

If you’re looking for a superfecta to play on the first day of post-Breeders’ Cup racing, you should check out Sunday’s $175,000 Grey (G3), Race 8 at Woodbine.

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East Avenue wins at Ellis Park

East Avenue wins at Ellis Park (Photo by Coady Media)

Belmont Park Sunday stakes spot plays: Cold daily double

Sat Oct 31 2026J. Keeler Johnson

The first day of November—and the first day after the Breeders’ Cup—is a Sunday highlighted by five stakes on an 11-race card at Belmont Park.

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Program Training

Program Training (Photo by Horsephotos.com)

Exotics plays for the 2026 Knickerbocker Stakes

Sat Oct 31 2026J. Keeler Johnson

While Keeneland is busy hosting the Breeders’ Cup, Belmont Park is putting on an 11-race Saturday card highlighted by the $175,000 Knickerbocker S.

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