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.

Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Robusta

Mon Apr 27 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Among the horses entered in the 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1), one of the most fascinating from a pedigree standpoint is Robusta.
Which running style wins the most Kentucky Derbys: Frontrunners, stalkers, or closers?

Mon Apr 27 2026J. Keeler Johnson

When 20 talented racehorses vie for victory in the Kentucky Derby (G1), which running style is most likely to succeed?
Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Finger Lakes opening day

Mon Apr 27 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, April 27 at Finger Lakes and Turf Paradise, including a trio of exactas.
Gulfstream: How to bet the $12,915 Super High 5 carryover

Sun Apr 26 2026J. Keeler Johnson

If you want to win a share of Sunday’s $12,915 Super High 5 carryover at Gulfstream Park, you’ll have to decipher Race 10, a maiden special weight for three-year-old fillies racing one mile on turf.
Gulfstream Park: Horses to bet in the mandatory-payout $266,215 Pick 6 carryover

Sat Apr 25 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Gulfstream Park is celebrating April’s final weekend in a big way. Saturday’s stakes-packed card includes the mandatory payout of a $266,215 carryover in the 20-cent Rainbow Pick 6.
2026 Kentucky Derby Brisnet Late Pace rating report

Fri Apr 24 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Brisnet Late Pace ratings are a powerful tool for identifying key win contenders and live longshots in the Kentucky Derby (G1).
What are payouts? Here’s the math and how you can use them in betting

Fri Apr 24 2026J. Keeler Johnson

In horse racing betting, what are payouts? How do payouts work? And how can you use them to place smarter bets?
Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Keeneland’s $44,695 Pick 6 carryover

Fri Apr 24 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, April 24 at Keeneland and Oaklawn Park, including horses to single in Keeneland $44,695 Pick 6 carryover.
Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Hawthorne Pick 6 carryover

Thu Apr 23 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, April 23 at Keeneland, Gulfstream Park, and Oaklawn Park, along with horses to single in the $285 Pick 6 carryover at Hawthorne.
2026 Kentucky Derby Purse: How much prize money will the winning owner and trainer earn?

Wed Apr 22 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Have you ever wondered how much prize money the owner of a Kentucky Derby (G1) winner receives? Or what the payday for the winning trainer looks like?
2026 Kentucky Derby purse: How much prize money the winning jockey will earn

Wed Apr 22 2026J. Keeler Johnson

The jockey who rides the winner of the 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs is set to receive a six-figure payday.
Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Keeneland’s $54,038 Pick 6 carryover

Wed Apr 22 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, April 22, at Keeneland and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including horses to play in Keeneland’s $54,038 Pick 6 carryover.
How to calculate fair odds for the 2026 Kentucky Derby

Tue Apr 21 2026J. Keeler Johnson

The wide-open nature of the 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1) makes calculating a mathematically sound fair odds line more important than ever.