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)

Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Colonial’s $16,272 Pick 6 carryover

Wed Aug 27 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Aug. 27 at Colonial Downs, Delaware Park, and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including a horse to single in Colonial’s $16,272 Pick 6 carryover.

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Racing at Horseshoe Indianapolis

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

Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Three juveniles at two tracks

Tue Aug 26 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, Aug. 26 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Presque Isle Downs, including a first-time starter at 8-1 odds.

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Sovereignty wins the Travers at Saratoga.

Sovereignty wins the Travers at Saratoga. (Photo by Horsephotos.com)

Breeders’ Cup Roundup: Sovereignty shines again in Travers

Mon Aug 25 2025J. Keeler Johnson

The 2025 Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar is 66 days away. Catch up on the latest news and developments with our weekly Breeders’ Cup Roundup:

Breeders Cup

Racing at Finger Lakes (Photo by SV Photography)

Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Go Get It can win at 5-1

Mon Aug 25 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, Aug. 25 at Finger Lakes, Horseshoe Indianapolis, and Assiniboia Downs, along with a horse to single in the $1,091 Pick 5 carryover at Presque Isle Downs.

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Racing at Ellis Park.

Racing at Ellis Park. (Photo by Coady Photography)

Analyzing mandatory-payout Pick 6 carryovers at Ellis, Gulfstream

Sun Aug 24 2025J. Keeler Johnson

A couple of mandatory-payout Pick 6 carryovers at Ellis Park and Gulfstream Park add great betting value to Sunday’s Thoroughbred horse racing action.

Wagering

Racing at Colonial Downs.

Racing at Colonial Downs. (Photo by Coady Photography)

Colonial Downs: How to bet the $14,179 Pick 5 carryover

Sat Aug 23 2025J. Keeler Johnson

There are a couple of enticing carryovers to chase on Saturday at Colonial Downs.

Wagering

(Photo by Coady Photography)

Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Emerald Downs $78,841 Pick 5 carryover

Fri Aug 22 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Aug. 22 at Saratoga and Charles Town, along with horses to single in carryovers at Colonial Downs and Emerald Downs.

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Racing at Del Mar (Photo by Benoit Photo)

Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Cold double at Del Mar

Thu Aug 21 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Aug. 21 at Saratoga and Del Mar, along with a horse to single in the $1,594 Pick 6 carryover at Colonial Downs.

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Racing at Horseshoe Indianapolis

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

Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: 10-1 in Bucchero Handicap

Wed Aug 20 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Aug. 20 at Colonial Downs and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including a 10-1 shot in the Bucchero H.

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Instant Replay wins at Churchill Downs.

Instant Replay wins at Churchill Downs. (Photo by Coady Media)

Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Smarty Jones, Cathryn Sophia plays

Tue Aug 19 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, Aug. 19, at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Parx Racing, along with a horse to single in the $4,020 Pick 5 carryover at Presque Isle Downs.

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Sovereignty wins the 2025 Jim Dandy at Saratoga.

Sovereignty wins the 2025 Jim Dandy at Saratoga. (Photo by Coglianese Photos)

Breeders’ Cup Roundup: Big Saturday awaits at Saratoga

Mon Aug 18 2025J. Keeler Johnson

The 2025 Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar is 73 days away. Catch up on the latest news and developments with our weekly Breeders’ Cup Roundup:

Breeders Cup

Racing at Ellis Park.

Racing at Ellis Park. (Photo by Coady Photography)

Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Carryovers at Ellis, Presque Isle

Mon Aug 18 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, Aug. 18, at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Ellis Park, along with horses to play in carryovers at Ellis and Presque Isle Downs.

Best Bets

Racing at Gulfstream Park

Racing at Gulfstream Park (Photo by Coglianese Photos)

Gulfstream: How to bet the $6,936 Super High 5 carryover

Sun Aug 17 2025J. Keeler Johnson

The Sunday card at Gulfstream Park is highlighted by a $6,936 carryover in the $1 Super High 5.

Gulfstream Park