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.

Knightsbridge wins the Pacific Classic at Del Mar.

Knightsbridge wins the Pacific Classic at Del Mar. (Photo by Horsephotos.com)

Breeders’ Cup Roundup: Knightsbridge crushes Pacific Classic

Mon Aug 24 2026J. Keeler Johnson

The 2026 Breeders’ Cup at Keeneland is 67 days away. Catch up on the latest news and developments with our weekly Breeders’ Cup Roundup:

Breeders Cup

Racing at Gulfstream Park

Racing at Gulfstream Park (Photo by Coglianese Photos)

Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: $23,355 Pick 6 mandatory payout

Mon Aug 24 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, Aug. 24 at Presque Isle Downs and Assiniboia Downs, along with a horse to single in the $23,355 Pick 6 mandatory payout at Gulfstream Park.

Gulfstream Park

Lush Lips defeats Laurelin in the Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup (G1)

Lush Lips handed Laurelin her first loss in the Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup (G1) (Photo by Coady Media)

Single for Ellis Park’s $57,317 Pick 6 mandatory payout

Sun Aug 23 2026J. Keeler Johnson

A $57,317 Pick 6 mandatory payout at Ellis Park and an $8,140 Pick 6 prize pool at Colonial Downs are among the carryovers worth pursuing on Sunday.

Wagering

Counting Stars wins the Coaching Club American Oaks at Saratoga.

Counting Stars wins the Coaching Club American Oaks at Saratoga. (Photo by Coaglianese Photos)

Picks for the $1,000 Saratoga KDBC/BCBC Qualifier tournament

Sat Aug 22 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Saturday’s 12-race card at Saratoga is the focus of five TwinSpires tournaments, including a high-profile KDBC/BCBC qualifier.

Tournaments

Racing at Del Mar

Racing at Del Mar (Photo by Benoit Photo)

Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Pick 6 carryovers at Colonial Downs, Del Mar

Fri Aug 21 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Aug. 21, at Ellis Park and Century Mile, along with horses to play in Pick 6 carryovers at Colonial Downs and Del Mar.

Best Bets

Racing at Colonial Downs.

Racing at Colonial Downs. (Photo by Coady Photography)

Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Colonial’s $38,677 Pick 5 carryover

Thu Aug 20 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Aug. 20, at Colonial Downs and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including a horse to single in Colonial’s $38,677 Pick 5 carryover.

Best Bets

Racing at Saratoga.

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

Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Saratoga’s $154,119 Pick 6 carryover

Wed Aug 19 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Aug. 19 at Saratoga, Finger Lakes, and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with horses to play in Saratoga’s $154,119 Pick 6 carryover and Presque Isle Downs’ $2,505 Pick 5 carryover.

Best Bets

Racing at Parx.

Racing at Parx. (Photo by Equi-Photo)

Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Three stakes at Parx

Tue Aug 18 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, Aug. 18, at Parx Racing, along with a ticket for the $3,253 Super High 5 carryover at Assiniboia Downs.

Best Bets

Survie wins the Christophe Clement (G1) at Saratoga.

Survie wins the Christophe Clement (G1) at Saratoga. (Photo by Coglianese Photos/Chelsea Durand)

Breeders’ Cup Roundup: Survie strikes in Christophe Clement

Mon Aug 17 2026J. Keeler Johnson

The 2026 Breeders’ Cup at Keeneland is 74 days away. Catch up on the latest news and developments with our weekly Breeders’ Cup Roundup:

Breeders Cup

Racing at Gulfstream Park

Racing at Gulfstream Park. (Photo by Coglianese Photos)

Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Ellis Park and Gulfstream Park carryovers

Mon Aug 17 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, Aug. 17, at Ellis Park and Presque Isle Downs, along with horses to play in Ellis’ $2,714 Super High 5 carryover and Gulfstream’s $25,553 Pick 6 mandatory payout.

Gulfstream Park

Racing at Ellis Park (Photo by Coady Photography/Ellis Park)

Racing at Ellis Park (Photo by Coady Photography/Ellis Park)

Ellis Park: Betting Sunday’s $4,952 Super High 5 carryover

Sun Aug 16 2026J. Keeler Johnson

If you want to win a share of Sunday’s $4,952 Super High 5 carryover at Ellis Park, you’ll have to place your bets earlier than usual.

Wagering

Racing at Woodbine

Racing at Woodbine (Photo by Michael Burns)

Picks: $1,000 King’s Plate Contest, carryovers at Ellis and Colonial

Sat Aug 15 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares horses to bet on Saturday in the $1,000 King’s Plate Contest and in four-figure carryovers at Ellis Park and Colonial Downs.

Tournaments

Racing at Presque Isle Downs

Racing at Presque Isle Downs (Photo by Coady Photography)

Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Presque Isle’s $4,045 Pick 5 carryover

Fri Aug 14 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Aug. 14 at Presque Isle Downs, Del Mar, and Prairie Meadows, including a ticket for Presque Isle’s $4,045 Pick 5 carryover.

Best Bets