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.

Keeler Johnson’s picks and plays of Sept. 29, 2023

Fri Sep 29 2023J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Friday, Sept. 29 at Aqueduct, Churchill Downs, and Santa Anita, including a win bet capitalizing on the Churchill Downs $10 Money Back promotion.
Keeler Johnson’s picks and plays of Sept. 28, 2023

Thu Sep 28 2023J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Thursday, Sept. 28 at Churchill Downs and Charles Town, including horses to play in carryovers at Churchill and Horseshoe Indianapolis.
Keeler Johnson’s picks and plays of Sept. 27, 2023

Wed Sep 27 2023J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Wednesday, Sept. 27 at Presque Isle Downs, Delaware Park, and Churchill Downs, along with tickets for the $2,706 Super High 5 carryover at Horseshoe Indianapolis.
Identifying versatile sires can lead to lucrative payoffs

Tue Sep 26 2023J. Keeler Johnson

When a male racehorse enjoys success racing over a particular surface (dirt, turf, or synthetic), it’s easy to assume his progeny will follow suit. But sometimes they prove more versatile than expected.
Keeler Johnson’s picks and plays of Sept. 26

Tue Sep 26 2023J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Tuesday, Sept. 26 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Presque Isle Downs, including a 10-1 longshot.
Breeders’ Cup Roundup: Sept. 25, 2023

Mon Sep 25 2023J. Keeler Johnson

Pennsylvania Derby (G1) winner Saudi Crown is expected to target the Breeders’ Cup, with both the Classic (G1) and the shorter Dirt Mile (G1) being viable options.
Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Maiden Watch: Asmussen trainees score at Churchill

Mon Sep 25 2023J. Keeler Johnson

A pair of second-time starters from the Steve Asmussen barn graduated in seven-furlong maiden special weights at Churchill Downs last Friday, emerging as possible Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1) and/or Road to the Kentucky Derby contenders.
Keeler Johnson’s picks and plays Sept. 25

Mon Sep 25 2023J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Monday, Sept. 25 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Presque Isle Downs, along with tickets for the $1,722 Super High 5 carryover at Golden Gate Fields.
Carryovers: Churchill’s $10,457 Super High 5, Aqueduct’s $62,294 Pick 6

Sun Sep 24 2023J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson analyzes a pair of Sunday carryovers at Churchill Downs and Aqueduct.
Parx: How to bet the mandatory-payout $264,765 Pick 5 carryover

Sat Sep 23 2023J. Keeler Johnson

Saturday is shaping up as an awesome day of racing at Parx. The betting action is made lucrative by the mandatory payout of a $264,765 carryover in the 50-cent “Philly Big 5” Pick 5 wager.
Keeler Johnson’s picks and plays of Sept. 22

Fri Sep 22 2023J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Friday, Sept. 22 at Churchill Downs and Charles Town, along with a horse to single in the $4,300 Pick 5 carryover at Penn National.
Keeler Johnson’s picks and plays of Sept. 21

Thu Sep 21 2023J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Thursday, Sept. 21 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Churchill Downs, along with a horse to single in the $86,515 Pick 6 carryover at Aqueduct.
Keeler Johnson’s picks and plays of Sept. 20

Wed Sep 20 2023J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Wednesday, Sept. 20 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Churchill Downs, along with a horse to single in a pair of Pick 5 carryovers at Delaware Park.