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.

Monmouth Park Racing (Photo by Equi-Photo)

Monmouth Park Racing (Photo by Equi-Photo)

Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Jersey Shore Stakes plays

Fri Jul 18 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, July 18 at Monmouth Park, Colonial Downs, and Del Mar, including exotic wagers in the Jersey Shore S.

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Racing at Horseshoe Indianapolis

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

Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Heart of Stone at 12-1

Thu Jul 17 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, July 17 at Saratoga, Delaware Park, and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with horses to play in the $6,187 Pick 6 carryover at Colonial Downs.

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Racing at Colonial Downs. (Photo by Coady Photography)

Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Colonial’s $2,715 Pick 6 carryover

Wed Jul 16 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, July 16 at Saratoga and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with analysis of the $2,715 Pick 6 carryover at Colonial Downs.

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Assiniboia Downs Racing (Courtesy of Assiniboia Downs)

Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Burrow Down can rebound in Canada Stakes

Tue Jul 15 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, July 15, at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Assiniboia Downs, along with a horse to single in the $2,894 Pick 5 carryover at Presque Isle Downs.

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Racing at Ellis Park. (Photo by Coady Photography)

Racing at Ellis Park. (Photo by Coady Photography)

Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Ellis Park’s $3,978 Super High 5 carryover

Mon Jul 14 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, July 14 at Ellis Park and Assiniboia Downs, including analysis of the $3,978 Super High 5 carryover at Ellis.

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Racing at Gulfstream Park

Racing at Gulfstream Park (Photo by Coglianese Photos)

Gulfstream: Analyzing the $98,693 Pick 6 mandatory payout

Sun Jul 13 2025J. Keeler Johnson

A couple of enticing carryovers, including a mandatory-payout Pick 6, are on the agenda for Sunday at Gulfstream Park.

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Racing at Ellis Park. (Photo by Coady Photography)

Ellis Park: How to bet the $27,389 Super High 5 carryover

Sat Jul 12 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Get ready. After the Super High 5 at Ellis Park went unsolved during the final two races on Friday, the $1 wager boasts a substantial $27,389 carryover for Saturday’s card.

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

Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Saratoga, Colonial Pick 6 carryovers

Fri Jul 11 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, July 11 at Colonial Downs and Saratoga, including horses to play in a pair of Pick 6 carryovers.

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Truly Quality wins the Colonial Cup at Colonial Downs.

Truly Quality wins the Colonial Cup at Colonial Downs. (Photo by Coady Media)

Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Colonial’s $4,364 Pick 6 carryover

Thu Jul 10 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, July 10 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Saratoga, along with horses to play in the $4,364 Pick 6 carryover at Colonial Downs.

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Racing at Colonial Downs. (Photo by Coady Photography)

Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: 6-1 on Colonial’s opening day

Wed Jul 09 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, July 9 at Colonial Downs and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with analysis of the $2,400 Pick 5 carryover at Penn National.

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Racing at Mountaineer (Photo by Coady Media/Mountaineer)

Racing at Mountaineer (Photo by Coady Media/Mountaineer)

Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Mountaineer’s $3,841 Super High 5 carryover

Tue Jul 08 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, July 8, at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Assiniboia Downs, along with tickets for the $3,841 Super High 5 carryover at Mountaineer.

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Racing at Presque Isle Downs (Photo by Coady Photography)

Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Presque Isle Pick 5 singles

Mon Jul 07 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, July 7 at Finger Lakes, Parx Racing, and Fort Erie, along with two horses to single in the $872 Pick 5 carryover at Presque Isle Downs.

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Racing at Ellis Park (Photo by Coady Photography)

Ellis Park: How to bet the $5,755 Super High 5 carryover

Sun Jul 06 2025J. Keeler Johnson

During the opening days of the Ellis Park meet, bettors have had trouble hitting the $1 Super High 5 in the final race each afternoon. That was the case again on Saturday, so there’s a $5,755 Super High 5 carryover available to chase in Sunday’s second race.

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