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 Woodbine

Racing at Woodbine (Photo by Michael Burns)

Best Superfecta of the Week: Grey Stakes at Woodbine

Fri Oct 30 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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Belmont Park Racetrack (Photo by Coglianese Photos/NYRA)

Belmont Park Racetrack (Photo by Coglianese Photos/NYRA)

Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Belmont’s $18,380 Pick 6 carryover

Fri Oct 30 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Oct. 30 at Belmont Park, Horseshoe Indianapolis, and Santa Anita, including a horse to single in Belmont’s $18,380 Pick 6 carryover.

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Emphatic went wire to wire in the Alcibiades (G1)
How to bet the 2026 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies

Fri Oct 30 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Although a dozen fillies have entered Friday’s $2 million Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies (G1) at Keeneland, #10 Emphatic (9-5) looms as a formidable favorite.

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Great Barrier Reef at Keeneland.

Great Barrier Reef at Keeneland. (Photo by Coady Media/Renee Torbit)

How to bet the 2026 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf

Fri Oct 30 2026J. Keeler Johnson

A remarkably competitive field will contest Friday’s $1 million Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf (G1) at Keeneland.

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Program Training

Program Training (Photo by Horsephotos.com)

Exotics plays for the 2026 Knickerbocker Stakes

Thu Oct 29 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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Fools Rush In breaks his maiden at Churchill Downs.

Fools Rush In breaks his maiden at Churchill Downs. (Photo by Coady Media)

Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Fools Rush In steps forward

Thu Oct 29 2026J. Keeler Johnson

In 2021, trainer Brad Cox won the Kentucky Derby with Mandaloun. Can Cox repeat the feat in 2027 with Fools Rush In or Lord Mischief?

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Racing at Churchill Downs

Racing at Churchill Downs (Photo by Coady Photography)

Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Churchill’s $4,886 Super High 5 carryover

Thu Oct 29 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Oct. 29 at Churchill Downs and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including tickets for Churchill’s $4,886 Super High 5 carryover.

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Racing at Churchill Downs

Racing at Churchill Downs (Photo by Coady Photography)

Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: 8-1 at Churchill Downs

Wed Oct 28 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Oct. 28 at Churchill Downs, along with a horse to single in the $46,127 Pick 6 carryover at Belmont Park.

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Majestic Oops wins the Azeri Stakes at Oaklawn Park.

Majestic Oops wins the Azeri Stakes at Oaklawn Park. (Photo by Coady Media)

2026 Breeders’ Cup: Under-the-radar contenders on Saturday

Tue Oct 27 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Many of the races on 2026 Breeders’ Cup Saturday feature competitive fields with appealing live longshots to consider betting.

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Vanta winning the Surfer Girl (G3) at Santa Anita.

Vanta winning the Surfer Girl (G3) at Santa Anita. (Photo by Horsephotos.com)

2026 Breeders’ Cup: Under-the-radar contenders on Friday

Tue Oct 27 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Although there are a few strong favorites in Friday’s Breeders’ Cup races at Keeneland, the large fields in the grass races should give longshots a chance to factor into the results.

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Notable Speech defends his title in the Woodbine Mile (G1)

Notable Speech defends his title in the Woodbine Mile (G1) (Photo by Coady Media/Ashley Phillips)

2026 Breeders' Cup: 10 observations from the morning-line odds

Tue Oct 27 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Final entries for the Oct. 30-31 Breeders’ Cup at Keeneland were released on Monday. Here are 10 observations from the 2026 Breeders’ Cup morning line odds:

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Englishman wins the Woody Stephens (G1) at Saratoga.

Englishman wins the Woody Stephens (G1) at Saratoga. (Photo by Coglianese Photos)

2026 Breeders' Cup post draw analysis and implications

Tue Oct 27 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Post positions for the 14 races comprising the 2026 Breeders’ Cup at Keeneland were drawn on Monday afternoon.

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Mahoning Valley Race Course (Photo courtesy of Mahoning Valley)

Mahoning Valley Race Course (Photo courtesy of Mahoning Valley)

Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Mahoning’s $1,773 Pick 5 carryover

Tue Oct 27 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, Oct. 27 at Finger Lakes and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with a horse to single in the $1,773 Pick 5 carryover at Mahoning Valley.

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