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.

Truly Quality wins the Colonial Cup at Colonial Downs.

Truly Quality wins the Colonial Cup at Colonial Downs. (Photo by Coady Media)

Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Colonial’s $4,364 Pick 6 carryover

Thu Jul 10 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, July 10 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Saratoga, along with horses to play in the $4,364 Pick 6 carryover at Colonial Downs.

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Racing at Colonial Downs. (Photo by Coady Photography)

Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: 6-1 on Colonial’s opening day

Wed Jul 09 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, July 9 at Colonial Downs and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with analysis of the $2,400 Pick 5 carryover at Penn National.

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Racing at Mountaineer (Photo by Coady Media/Mountaineer)

Racing at Mountaineer (Photo by Coady Media/Mountaineer)

Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Mountaineer’s $3,841 Super High 5 carryover

Tue Jul 08 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, July 8, at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Assiniboia Downs, along with tickets for the $3,841 Super High 5 carryover at Mountaineer.

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Racing at Presque Isle Downs (Photo by Coady Photography)

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

Mon Jul 07 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, July 7 at Finger Lakes, Parx Racing, and Fort Erie, along with two horses to single in the $872 Pick 5 carryover at Presque Isle Downs.

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Racing at Ellis Park (Photo by Coady Photography)

Ellis Park: How to bet the $5,755 Super High 5 carryover

Sun Jul 06 2025J. Keeler Johnson

During the opening days of the Ellis Park meet, bettors have had trouble hitting the $1 Super High 5 in the final race each afternoon. That was the case again on Saturday, so there’s a $5,755 Super High 5 carryover available to chase in Sunday’s second race.

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Tip Top Thomas wins at Saratoga

Tip Top Thomas wins at Saratoga (Photo by Coglianese Photos)

Picks: $600 KDBC/NHC Qualifier, $2,300 Ellis Park carryover

Sat Jul 05 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for a $600 tournament and a $2,300 Super High 5 carryover on Saturday at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Ellis Park.

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Racing at Ellis Park. (Photo by Coady Media)

Racing at Ellis Park. (Photo by Coady Media)

Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: $1,751 Super High 5 at Ellis Park

Fri Jul 04 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, July 4, at Horseshoe Indianapolis, Ellis Park, and Saratoga, including tickets for the $1,751 Super High 5 carryover at Ellis Park.

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Hawthorne (Photo by Four Footed Fotos)

Hawthorne (Photo by Four Footed Fotos)

Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Two Hawthorne carryovers

Thu Jul 03 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, July 3 at Ellis Park and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with analysis of carryovers at Hawthorne.

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Racing at Assiniboia Downs (Courtesy of Assiniboia Downs)

Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Three cold exactas

Wed Jul 02 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, July 2 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Assiniboia Downs, including a trio of cold exactas.

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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: Doroteo should enjoy shorter trip

Tue Jul 01 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, July 1 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Assiniboia Downs.

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Racing at Prairie Meadows (Photo by Coady Photography/Prairie Meadows)

Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Captain Barbossa can win return

Mon Jun 30 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, June 30 at Finger Lakes and Prairie Meadows, including an 8-1 shot returning from a layoff.

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Pin Up Betty wins the Regret (G3) at Churchill Downs (Photo by Coady Media)

Churchill Downs: How to bet the mandatory-payout $1,413,928 Pick 6

Sun Jun 29 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Sunday is closing day of the Churchill Downs spring meet. The stakes-packed card is highlighted by the mandatory payout of a $1,413,928 Pick 6 carryover.

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Racing at Los Alamitos (Photo by Benoit Photo)

Picks for Los Alamitos $114,292 Pick 5 and $19,305 Pick 6

Sat Jun 28 2025J. Keeler Johnson

The Saturday card at Los Alamitos features two enticing non-jackpot carryovers for bettors to pursue.

Los Alamitos Race Course