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 Thistledown.

Racing at Thistledown. (Photo by JJ Zamaiko Photography)

Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Thistledown’s Super High 5 carryover

Tue Jul 28 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, July 28 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Assiniboia Downs, along with a ticket for the $355 Super High 5 carryover at Thistledown.

Best Bets

Kalpana wins the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth (G1) at Ascot

Kalpana wins the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth (G1) at Ascot (Photo by Coady Media)

Breeders’ Cup Roundup: Kalpana, Moonrise qualify at Ascot

Mon Jul 27 2026J. Keeler Johnson

The 43rd running of the Breeders’ Cup is taking place on Oct. 30-31 at Keeneland, just under 14 weeks from now.

Breeders Cup

Racing at Gulfstream Park

Racing at Gulfstream Park. (Photo by Coglianese Photos)

Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: $25,003 Pick 6 mandatory payout

Mon Jul 27 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, July 27 at Finger Lakes and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with a horse to single in the mandatory-payout $25,003 Pick 6 carryover at Gulfstream Park.

Gulfstream Park

Horse racing

(Photo by Coady Photography/Churchill Downs)

Emerald Downs: Single for Sunday’s $8,505 Pick 5 carryover

Sun Jul 26 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Bettors playing Emerald Downs on Sunday will be happy to hear there’s an $8,505 carryover up for grabs in the 50-cent Pick 5.

Wagering

Racing at Colonial Downs.

Racing at Colonial Downs. (Photo by Coady Photography)

Colonial Downs: Picks for Saturday’s $7,381 Pick 6 carryover

Sat Jul 25 2026J. Keeler Johnson

On Saturday, bettors playing the 50-cent “Old Dominion 6” Pick 6 at Colonial Downs will be vying for a share of a $7,381 carryover.

Wagering

Mohaven winning the Golden State Juvenile Fillies S. at Del Mar

Mohaven winning the Golden State Juvenile Fillies S. at Del Mar (Photo by Horsephotos.com)

Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Del Mar’s $192,794 Pick 6 carryover

Fri Jul 24 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, July 24 at Colonial Downs, Saratoga, and Del Mar, including analysis of Pick 6 carryovers at Colonial Downs and Del Mar.

Best Bets

Racing at Del Mar

Racing at Del Mar (Photo by Benoit Photo)

Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Rich Pick 6 carryovers at Saratoga, Del Mar

Thu Jul 23 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, July 23 at Colonial Downs, Saratoga, and Del Mar, including horses to play in five-figure Pick 6 carryovers at Del Mar and Saratoga.

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Racing at Colonial Downs.

Racing at Colonial Downs. (Photo by Coady Photography)

Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Adelita tries dirt

Wed Jul 22 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, July 22 at Colonial Downs and Assiniboia Downs, including a lightly raced filly switching from turf to dirt.

Best Bets

Racing at Assiniboia Downs

Racing at Assiniboia Downs (Courtesy of Assiniboia Downs)

Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Stakes at Assiniboia Downs

Tue Jul 21 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, July 21 at Assiniboia Downs, including a trifecta in the Frank Arnason Sire S.

Best Bets

Racing at Gulfstream Park

Racing at Gulfstream Park (Photo by Coglianese Photos)

Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Gulfstream’s $26,025 Pick 6 mandatory payout

Mon Jul 20 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, July 20 at Presque Isle Downs, along with a horse to single in Gulfstream Park’s mandatory-payout $26,025 Pick 6 carryover.

Gulfstream Park

Racing at Colonial Downs

Racing at Colonial Downs (Photo by Coady Photography/Colonial Downs)

Colonial Downs: Single for Sunday’s $7,384 Pick 6 carryover

Sun Jul 19 2026J. Keeler Johnson

If you want to win a share of Sunday’s $7,384 “Old Dominion 6” Pick 6 carryover at Colonial Downs, you’ll have to solve a highly challenging sequence of races.

Wagering

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

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

Picks: $1,000 Haskell tournament and Ellis, Colonial carryovers

Sat Jul 18 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks for the $1,000 Haskell Handicapping Challenge tournament and Saturday carryovers at Ellis Park and Colonial Downs.

Wagering

Racing at Colonial Downs.

Racing at Colonial Downs. (Photo by Coady Photography)

Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Colonial’s $24,491 Pick 5 carryover

Fri Jul 17 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, July 17, at Colonial Downs and Del Mar, including a horse to single in Colonial’s $24,491 Pick 5 carryover.

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