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 Colonial Downs.

Racing at Colonial Downs. (Photo by Coady Photography)

Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Maidens at Colonial Downs, Saratoga

Thu Sep 03 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Sept. 3 at Colonial Downs and Saratoga, along with horses to play in carryovers at Colonial Downs and Del Mar.

Best Bets

Senza Parole was sensational in her career debut at Saratoga

Senza Parole was sensational in her career debut at Saratoga (Photo by Coglianese Photos)

Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Exacta with Senza Parole

Wed Sep 02 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Sept. 2, at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Saratoga, along with horses to play in the $1,219 Super High 5 carryover at Mountaineer.

Best Bets

Racing at Presque Isle Downs

Racing at Presque Isle Downs (Photo by Coady Photography)

Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Cactus Cairo returns

Tue Sep 01 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, Sept. 1 at Horseshoe Indianapolis, Presque Isle Downs, and Assiniboia Downs, including a pair of exactas.

Best Bets

Leading Change wins the Travers Stakes at Saratoga.

Leading Change wins the Travers Stakes at Saratoga. (Photo by Coglianese Photos/Chelsea Durand)

Breeders’ Cup Roundup: Leading Change upsets the Travers

Mon Aug 31 2026J. Keeler Johnson

The 2026 Breeders’ Cup at Keeneland is 60 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: Gulfstream’s mandatory-payout $20,985 Pick 6 carryover

Mon Aug 31 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, Aug. 31, at Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with horses to play in Gulfstream Park’s $20,985 Pick 6 mandatory payout and Presque Isle Downs’ $2,060 Pick 5 carryover.

Gulfstream Park

Racing at Del Mar

Racing at Del Mar (Photo by Benoit Photo)

Sunday Pick 6 carryovers: $192,078 at Del Mar, $2,688 at Colonial Downs

Sun Aug 30 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares horses to single in a pair of Sunday carryovers: the $192,078 Pick 6 at Del Mar and the $2,688 Pick 6 at Colonial Downs.

Wagering

Atilian wins the Charles Whittingham (G2) at Santa Anita.

Atilian wins the Charles Whittingham (G2) at Santa Anita. (Photo by Benoit Photo)

Saturday picks for $3,500 tournament and $46,408 Pick 6 carryover

Sat Aug 29 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares horses to play for Saturday, Aug. 29 in the $3,500 Super Summer Betting Challenge and the $46,408 Pick 6 carryover at Del Mar.

Tournaments

Luv Your Neighbor wins at Colonial Downs.

Luv Your Neighbor wins at Colonial Downs. (Photo by Coady Media)

Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Charles Town’s $96,819 Pick 6 mandatory payout

Fri Aug 28 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Aug. 28, at Del Mar and Charles Town, including a ticket for the mandatory-payout $96,819 Pick 6 carryover at Charles Town.

Best Bets

Racing at Delaware Park.

Racing at Delaware Park. (Photo by Hoofprints, Inc./Mary Lyons)

Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Delaware Park Pick 5 carryovers

Thu Aug 27 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Aug. 27 at Colonial Downs, Saratoga, and Del Mar, along with a horse to single in a pair of Pick 5 carryovers at Delaware Park.

Best Bets

Racing at Horseshoe Indianapolis

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

Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Stakes double at Horseshoe Indianapolis

Wed Aug 26 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Aug. 26, at Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with a ticket for the $1,158 Super High 5 carryover at Mountaineer.

Best Bets

Racing at Assiniboia Downs

Racing at Assiniboia Downs (Courtesy of Assiniboia Downs)

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

Tue Aug 25 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, Aug. 25, at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Assiniboia Downs, including a ticket for Assiniboia’s $2,661 Super High 5 carryover.

Best Bets

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