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 Fair Grounds.

Racing at Fair Grounds. (Photo by Hodges Photography/Amanda Hodges Weir)

Best bets for Sunday tournaments at Tampa and Fair Grounds

Sun Feb 01 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for a trio of TwinSpires tournaments involving the Sunday cards at Tampa Bay Downs and Fair Grounds.

Fair Grounds

Cornucopian winning his debut at Oaklawn Park (Photo by Coady Media)

Cornucopian winning his debut at Oaklawn Park (Photo by Coady Media)

How to bet the $8,423 Sunset Pick 6 carryover

Sat Jan 31 2026J. Keeler Johnson

The last day of January brings an $8,423 carryover in the $1 Sunset Pick 6, a special Pick 6 wager comprised of the final three races at both Gulfstream Park and Santa Anita.

Gulfstream Park

Racing at Tampa Bay Downs

Racing at Tampa Bay Downs (Photo by SV Photography)

Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Snowyte can strike at Tampa

Fri Jan 30 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Jan. 30 at Tampa Bay Downs and Fair Grounds, along with horses to use in Laurel Park’s $9,823 Pick 5 carryover.

Laurel Park

Fair Grounds racetrack grandstand racing scene sunset

Racing at Fair Grounds (Photo by Hodges Photography)

Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: 20-1 at Fair Grounds

Thu Jan 29 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Jan. 29 at Gulfstream Park and Fair Grounds, including a 20-1 longshot.

Gulfstream Park

Racing at Tampa Bay Downs

Racing at Tampa Bay Downs (Photo by SV Photography)

Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Tampa and Turf Paradise

Wed Jan 28 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Jan. 28, at Tampa Bay Downs and Turf Paradise, including a cold daily double.

Best Bets

Six Speed wins the UAE 2000 Guineas (G3) at Meydan in Dubai

Six Speed wins the UAE 2000 Guineas (G3) at Meydan in Dubai (Photo by Dubai Racing Club)

Kentucky Derby Roundup: Six Speed romps in UAE 2000 Guineas

Tue Jan 27 2026J. Keeler Johnson

The 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1) is 95 days away. Catch up on the latest news and notes as the Road to the Kentucky Derby unfolds:

Triple Crown

Racing at Turf Paradise.

Racing at Turf Paradise. (Photo by Coady Photography/Turf Paradise)

Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Lotsa Kitty at 10-1

Tue Jan 27 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, Jan. 27 at Turf Paradise, including a 10-1 longshot.

Best Bets

Canaletto winning his debut at Gulfstream Park

Canaletto winning his debut at Gulfstream Park (Photo by Coglianese Photos/Ryan Thompson)

Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Big win for Sandman’s half-brother Canaletto

Mon Jan 26 2026J. Keeler Johnson

An exciting new name has entered the 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1) picture: Canaletto.

Triple Crown

Racing at Sunland Park

Racing at Sunland Park (Photo by Coady Photography/Sunland Park)

Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: 6-1 at Sunland, Turf Paradise

Mon Jan 26 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, Jan. 26 at Sunland Park and Turf Paradise, including a pair of 6-1 shots.

Best Bets

Racing at Gulfstream Park

Racing at Gulfstream Park (Photo by Coglianese Photos)

Picks for 5 big Sunday carryovers at Gulfstream, Santa Anita

Sun Jan 25 2026J. Keeler Johnson

No fewer than five carryovers worth in excess of $20,000 are available to chase at Gulfstream Park and Santa Anita on Sunday.

Gulfstream Park

Knightsbridge wired the Mr. Prospector (G3) as the 1-5 favorite

Knightsbridge wired the Mr. Prospector (G3) as the 1-5 favorite (Photo by Ryan Thompson/Coglianese Photos)

Gulfstream: Analyzing the $311,279 Rainbow Pick 6 mandatory payout

Sat Jan 24 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Saturday’s stakes-packed Pegasus World Cup card at Gulfstream Park just got even better. A $311,279 carryover in the 20-cent Rainbow Pick 6 is slated for mandatory payout, and the final pool is projected to exceed $4 million.

Gulfstream Park

Six Speed wins the UAE 2000 Guineas (G3) at Meydan in Dubai

Six Speed wins the UAE 2000 Guineas (G3) at Meydan in Dubai (Photo by Dubai Racing Club)

Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Six Speed

Fri Jan 23 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Six Speed flaunted his speed in the UAE 2000 Guineas (G3) at Meydan in Dubai, carving out the pace on his way to winning the European/Middle East Road to the Kentucky Derby qualifier by five lengths.

Triple Crown

Racing at Santa Anita

Racing at Santa Anita (Photo by Benoit Photo)

Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: $95,705 Coast to Coast Pick 5 carryover

Fri Jan 23 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Jan. 23 at Gulfstream Park, Tampa Bay Downs, and Fair Grounds, along with analysis of the $95,705 Coast to Coast Pick 5 carryover.

Gulfstream Park