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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.

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Racing at Charles Town (Photo by Coady Photography/Charles Town Racing)

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.

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Delaware Park horse racing (Photo by Hoofprints, Inc./Mary Lyons)

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.

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Omaha Beach winning the Rebel (G2) at Oaklawn Park (Photo by Coady Photography)

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.

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Horseshoe Indianapolis Racing (Photo by Coady Photography)

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.

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Saudi Crown winning the Pennsylvania Derby (G1) at Parx Racing (Photo by Equi-Photo)

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.

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Informed Patriot breaking his maiden at Churchill Downs (Photo by Coady Photography)

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.

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Racing at Golden Gate Fields (Photo by Vassar Photography/Shane Micheli)

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.

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Racing at Churchill Downs (Photo by Coady Photography)

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.

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Gunite wins the 2021 Hopeful (G1) at Saratoga (Photo by Coglianese Photos/Susie Raisher)

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.

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Racing at Charles Town (Photo by Coady Photography/Charles Town Racing)

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.

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Racing at Aqueduct (Photo by Coglianese Photos)

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.

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Delaware Park horse racing (Photo by Hoofprints, Inc./Mary Lyons)

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.

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V V's Dream winning the Pocahontas (G3) at Churchill Downs (Photo by Coady Photography)

When betting lightly raced juveniles, analyze the horses they’ve run against

Tue Sep 19 2023J. Keeler Johnson

When handicapping lightly raced juveniles who have only run one or two times, it’s helpful to examine the quality of horses they’ve competed against to get a feel for which runners are coming out of high-quality races.

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Maximus Mischief (Photo by NYRA/Coglianese Photos/Viola Jasko)

First-crop sires: State-bred winners keep Maximus Mischief hot

Tue Sep 19 2023J. Keeler Johnson

One month has passed since we introduced Maximus Mischief as the early leader among first-crop sires of 2023. It’s safe to say he remains a dominant force among young stallions.

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West Saratoga winning the 2023 Iroquois (G3) at Churchill Downs (Photo by Coady Photography)

Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: West Saratoga

Tue Sep 19 2023J. Keeler Johnson

It’s only fitting that West Saratoga won the one-mile Iroquois (G3) at Churchill Downs, the first leg of the 2023-24 Road to the Kentucky Derby. The gray colt is bred top and bottom for success in the spring classics.

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Horseshoe Indianapolis Racing (Photo by Coady Photography)

Keeler Johnson’s picks and plays of Sept. 19

Tue Sep 19 2023J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Tuesday, Sept. 19 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Assiniboia Downs, along with a ticket for the $5,188 Pick 5 carryover at Presque Isle Downs.

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Private Desire breaks maiden at Aqueduct

Private Desire breaks his maiden at Aqueduct (Photo by Chelsea Durand/Coglianese Photos)

Breeders' Cup Juvenile Maiden Watch: Private Desire posts fast win

Mon Sep 18 2023J. Keeler Johnson

Seven weeks out from the 2023 Breeders’ Cup at Santa Anita, possible Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1) contenders continue to emerge from maiden special weights around the country.

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Master of the Seas at Woodbine (Photo by Michael Burns Photography)

Master of the Seas romps in the Woodbine Mile (Photo by Michael Burns Photography)

Breeders’ Cup Roundup: Sept. 18, 2023

Mon Sep 18 2023J. Keeler Johnson

The Saturday card at Woodbine in Canada featured three Grade 1 stakes awarding “Win and You’re In” berths to the Breeders’ Cup.

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Assiniboia Downs Racing (Courtesy of Assiniboia Downs)

Keeler Johnson’s picks and plays Sept. 18

Mon Sep 18 2023J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Monday, Sept. 18 at Horseshoe Indianapolis, Presque Isle Downs, and Assiniboia Downs, along with a horse to single in the $1,567 Pick 6 carryover at Finger Lakes.

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Racing at Churchill Downs (Photo by Coady Photography)

Churchill Downs: How to bet the $5,188 Super High 5 carryover

Sun Sep 17 2023J. Keeler Johnson

No one hit the $1 Super High 5 in Saturday’s final race at Churchill Downs, which means there’s a $5,188 carryover up for grabs on Sunday.

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Racing at Aqueduct (Photo by Coglianese Photos)

Aqueduct: A single for the $33,630 Pick 6 carryover

Sat Sep 16 2023J. Keeler Johnson

The Saturday card at Aqueduct (branded as “Belmont at the Big A”) just got more interesting. The $1 Pick 6 has tossed up an enticing $33,630 non-jackpot carryover.

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Racing at Churchill Downs (Photo by Coady Photography)

Keeler Johnson’s picks and plays of Sept. 15

Fri Sep 15 2023J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Friday, Sept. 15 at Churchill Downs, along with a horse to single in the $4,055 Pick 5 carryover at Penn National.

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Keeler Johnson’s picks and plays of Sept. 14

Thu Sep 14 2023J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Thursday, Sept. 14 at Horseshoe Indianapolis, Churchill Downs, and Charles Town, including a trio of exactas.

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Golden Pal (Photo by Coady Photography/Keeneland)

When juveniles return from Royal Ascot, they’re often ready to win

Wed Sep 13 2023J. Keeler Johnson

It’s common to see American juveniles show promise when debuting stateside, fall to defeat at Royal Ascot, and then bounce back like nothing happened when they return to the United States.

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Horseshoe Indianapolis Racing (Photo by Coady Photography)

Keeler Johnson’s picks and plays of Sept. 13

Wed Sep 13 2023J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Wednesday, Sept. 13 at Kentucky Downs and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with horses to play in carryovers at Kentucky Downs and Presque Isle Downs.

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Racing at Assiniboia Downs (Photo courtesy of Assiniboia Downs)

Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of Sept. 12

Mon Sep 11 2023J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Tuesday, Sept. 12 at Fort Erie, Horseshoe Indianapolis, and Assiniboia Downs, including the Prince of Wales S.

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Get Smokin winning the Kentucky Turf Cup (G2) at Kentucky Downs (Photo by Coady Photography)

Breeders' Cup Roundup: Sept. 11, 2023

Mon Sep 11 2023J. Keeler Johnson

A pair of rich Saturday stakes at Kentucky Downs awarded “Win and You’re In” berths to the Breeders’ Cup as part of the Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series.

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Racing at Del Mar (Photo by Benoit Photo)

Breeders' Cup Juvenile Maiden Watch: Slider breaks through at Del Mar

Mon Sep 11 2023J. Keeler Johnson

At this time of year, you can usually count on at least one juvenile per week to deliver an exciting maiden victory. Last week, the excitement came courtesy of a bay colt named Slider.

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Racing at Finger Lakes (Photo by SV Photography)

Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Sept. 11

Mon Sep 11 2023J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Monday, Sept. 11 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Presque Isle Downs, along with a horse to single in the $3,586 Pick 6 carryover at Finger Lakes.

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