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 Presque Isle Downs

Racing at Presque Isle Downs (Photo by Coady Photography)

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

Mon Jun 15 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, June 15 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Santa Anita, along with a horse to single in the $2,011 Pick 5 carryover at Presque Isle Downs.

Best Bets

Turf racing at Aqueduct.

Turf racing at Aqueduct. (Photo by Coglianese Photos)

Aqueduct: Single for Sunday’s $38,706 Pick 6 carryover

Sun Jun 14 2026J. Keeler Johnson

One of the most enticing carryovers available to chase on Sunday is the $38,706 prize pool in the $1 Pick 6 at Aqueduct.

Wagering

Racing at Horseshoe Indianapolis

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

Carryover watch: Picks for $41,768 Pick 5 and $53,570 Pick 6

Sat Jun 13 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares horse to single in a $41,768 Pick 5 carryover at Horseshoe Indianapolis and a $53,570 Pick 6 carryover at Santa Anita.

Wagering

Racing at Santa Anita

Racing at Santa Anita (Photo by Benoit Photo)

Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Juveniles at Churchill, Santa Anita

Fri Jun 12 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, June 12 at Churchill Downs, Santa Anita, and Prairie Meadows, including tickets for Churchill’s $5,371 Super High 5 carryover.

Best Bets

Racing at Aqueduct

Racing at Aqueduct (Photo by Coglianese Photos)

Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Carryovers at Aqueduct, Churchill

Thu Jun 11 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, June 11, at Churchill Downs and Santa Anita, along with horses to play in carryovers at Churchill and Aqueduct.

Best Bets

Racing at Churchill Downs

Racing at Churchill Downs (Photo by Coady Photography)

Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: How to bet Churchill’s $8,018 Super High 5 carryover

Wed Jun 10 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, June 10 at Churchill Downs and Assiniboia Downs, including a ticket for Churchill’s $8,018 Super High 5 carryover.

Best Bets

Racing at Horseshoe Indianapolis

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

Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Four carryovers at Horseshoe Indianapolis

Tue Jun 09 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, June 9 at Finger Lakes and Presque Isle Downs, along with horses to play in a quartet of carryovers at Horseshoe Indianapolis.

Best Bets

Percy's Bar wins the Ashland Stakes at Keeneland.

Percy's Bar wins the Ashland Stakes at Keeneland. (Photo by Coady Media)

Horse racing stakes, bets, and offers to watch for June 8-14

Mon Jun 08 2026J. Keeler Johnson

The post-Belmont (G1) week of racing is packed with exciting action. Here are some highlights to look forward to over the next seven days:

Wagering

Racing at Parx.

Racing at Parx. (Photo by Equi-Photo)

Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: $351,756 Pick 5 mandatory payout

Mon Jun 08 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, June 8 at Finger Lakes and Presque Isle Downs, along with a horse to single in the mandatory-payout $351,756 Pick 5 carryover at Parx Racing.

Best Bets

Expora wins the Santa Ynez at Santa Anita.

Expora wins the Santa Ynez at Santa Anita. (Photo by Benoit Photo)

Picks and plays for the $1,000 Churchill Downs BCBC Qualifier tournament

Sun Jun 07 2026J. Keeler Johnson

One of four TwinSpires tournaments focused on the Sunday card at Churchill Downs is the $1,000 Churchill Downs BCBC Qualifier.

Tournaments

Racing at Canterbury Park

Racing at Canterbury Park (Photo by Coady Media/Canterbury Park)

Horse racing to bet after the 2026 Belmont Stakes

Sat Jun 06 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Keep the winnings coming! If you’ve had a successful day betting the 2026 Belmont Stakes (G1) and want to keep the action rolling through the evening, there are many racetracks to play.

Belmont Stakes

Sovereignty winning the Belmont (G1) at Saratoga

Sovereignty winning the Belmont (G1) at Saratoga (Photo by Coglianese Photos)

2026 Belmont Stakes purse: How much prize money the winning jockey will earn

Sat Jun 06 2026J. Keeler Johnson

The third and final leg of the 2026 Triple Crown is Saturday’s $2 million Belmont Stakes (G1) at Saratoga. The 158th renewal of the Belmont is one of the richest horse races in the country.

Triple Crown

Sovereignty wins the 2025 Belmont Stakes at Saratoga.

Sovereignty wins the 2025 Belmont Stakes at Saratoga. (Photo by Coglianese Photos/Chelsea Durand)

2026 Belmont Stakes purse: How much prize money the winning owner and trainer will earn

Sat Jun 06 2026J. Keeler Johnson

With a purse of $2 million, Saturday’s 158th Belmont Stakes (G1) at Saratoga is one of the richest horse races in North America.

Triple Crown