Colonial Downs: How to bet the $14,179 Pick 5 carryover
There are a couple of enticing carryovers to chase on Saturday at Colonial Downs.
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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.
Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Emerald Downs $78,841 Pick 5 carryover
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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Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Cold double at Del Mar
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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Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: 10-1 in Bucchero Handicap
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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Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Smarty Jones, Cathryn Sophia plays
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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Breeders’ Cup Roundup: Big Saturday awaits at Saratoga
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:
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Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Carryovers at Ellis, Presque Isle
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.
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Gulfstream: How to bet the $6,936 Super High 5 carryover
The Sunday card at Gulfstream Park is highlighted by a $6,936 carryover in the $1 Super High 5.
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Analyzing Saturday carryovers at Colonial Downs, Del Mar, and Ellis Park
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares horses to play in a trio of Saturday carryovers at Colonial Downs, Del Mar, and Ellis Park.
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Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Diamond Life can shine at Saratoga
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Aug. 15, at Saratoga and Del Mar, along with horses to play in the $2,919 Pick 6 carryover at Colonial Downs.
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Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: 8-1 shots at Colonial, Saratoga
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Aug. 14 at Colonial Downs and Saratoga, including analysis of Colonial’s $1,112 Pick 6 carryover.
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Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Saratoga’s $158,820 Pick 6 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Aug. 13 at Colonial Downs, Saratoga, and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including a horse to single in Saratoga’s $158,820 Pick 6 carryover.
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Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Indianapolis Pick 5 carryovers
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, Aug. 12, at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Assiniboia Downs, including horses to play in a pair of Pick 5 carryovers.
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Breeders’ Cup Roundup: El Cordobes earns Turf berth
The 2025 Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar is 80 days away. Catch up on the latest news and developments with our weekly Breeders’ Cup Roundup:
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Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: 12-1 second-time starter
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, Aug. 11 at Ellis Park, including a second-time starter at 12-1 odds.
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Prairie Meadows: Betting the mandatory-payout $268,692 Pick 5 carryover
Bettors won’t want to miss the Sunday evening card at Prairie Meadows, which features the mandatory payout of a massive $268,692 Jackpot Pick 5 carryover.
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Colonial: How to bet the all-stakes $2,936 Pick 6 carryover
Arlington Million (G1) day at Colonial Downs just got even better with a $2,936 carryover up for grabs in the “Old Dominion 6” Pick 6.
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Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: $1 million Cox trainee
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Aug. 8, at Ellis Park and Del Mar, including tickets for the $4,902 Super High 5 carryover at Ellis.
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Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: McGaughey firster at 8-1
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Aug. 7 at Colonial Downs, Saratoga, and Del Mar, along with tickets for Hawthorne’s $1,032 Super High 5 carryover.
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Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: First-time starter at 12-1
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Aug. 6, at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Saratoga, along with horses to play in the $1,472 Pick 6 carryover at Colonial Downs.
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Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Cox juveniles at Indianapolis
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, Aug. 5 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Assiniboia Downs, including a pair of first-time starters trained by Brad Cox.
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Breeders’ Cup Roundup: Sierra Leone rebounds in Whitney
Slowly but surely, the key contenders for the 14 Breeders’ Cup races are coming into focus. Let’s kick off August by catching up on the latest Breeders’ Cup news and notes:
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Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Assiniboia’s $465,217 Pick 5 mandatory payout
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, Aug. 4 at Ellis Park and Finger Lakes, along with tickets for the mandatory-payout $465,217 Pick 5 carryover at Assiniboia Downs and the $2,966 Super High 5 carryover at Ellis Park.
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Carryovers: Ellis Park’s Super High 5, Gulfstream’s mandatory-payout Pick 6
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares horses to bet in a pair of Sunday carryovers at Ellis Park and Gulfstream Park.
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Ellis Park: How to bet the $4,336 Super High 5 carryover
In addition to a trio of stakes, the Saturday card at Ellis Park features a $4,336 carryover in the $1 Super High 5.
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Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Ellis Park’s $42,974 Pick 5 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Aug. 1, at Ellis Park and Del Mar, including analysis of Ellis Park’s $42,974 Pick 5 carryover.
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Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: 12-1 shots at Colonial and Saratoga
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, July 31, at Colonial Downs, Saratoga, and Del Mar, including a horse to single in Colonial’s $1,933 Pick 6 carryover.
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Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Saratoga’s $132,233 Pick 6 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, July 30 at Colonial Downs, Horseshoe Indianapolis, and Assiniboia Downs, along with analysis of Saratoga’s $132,233 Pick 6 carryover.
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Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Assiniboia daily double
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, July 29, at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Assiniboia Downs, including a cold daily double.
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Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Bright Angel can shine at Finger Lakes
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, July 28 at Finger Lakes and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including analysis of the $4,744 Pick 5 carryover at Horseshoe Indianapolis.
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