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 Aug. 16
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Tuesday, Aug. 16 at Colonial Downs and Presque Isle Downs, along with a live longshot to use in Presque Isle’s $2,067 Pick 5 carryover.
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Breeders' Cup Roundup: Aug. 15, 2022
Time flies when you’re having fun. The 2022 Breeders’ Cup at Keeneland is less than three months away, which means it’s time to resume our annual Breeders’ Cup Roundup series.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Aug. 15
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Monday at Presque Isle Downs and Assiniboia Downs, along with tickets for the $531 Pick 5 carryover at Horseshoe Indianapolis.
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Gulfstream Park: How to bet the $3,145 Super High 5 carryover
The opening race on Sunday at Gulfstream Park might not be the highlight from a sporting perspective, but the fact it boasts a $3,145 Super High 5 carryover makes it appealing for bettors.
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Gulfstream Park: Horses to bet in the mandatory-payout $311,589 Rainbow Pick 6
A $311,589 Rainbow Pick 6 carryover is scheduled for mandatory payout on Saturday at Gulfstream Park. The final pool for the 20-cent wager is expected to exceed $2 million.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Aug. 12
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $75 worth of picks and plays for Friday, Aug. 5 at Saratoga and Del Mar, along with a ticket for the $56,630 Pick 5 carryover at Ellis Park.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Aug. 11
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Thursday, Aug. 11 at Delaware Park, Horseshoe Indianapolis, and Saratoga, including a pair of trifectas.
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Looking for value in the Lady Tak S.
They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Perhaps the same can be said of horse racing betting value.
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Opposing a vulnerable favorite in the Fort Larned S.
The inaugural running of Saturday’s $200,000 Fort Larned S. at Churchill Downs has drawn a competitive field of seven horses, and it appears enticing payoffs could be in the offing.
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3 ways to maximize value betting against favorites
Betting favorites isn’t the worst strategy in horse racing, but they lose more often than not. If you can find the right horse(s) to play in place of a favorite, you’re in line for lucrative payoffs.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Aug. 10
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Wednesday at Colonial Downs, Presque Isle Downs, and Saratoga, along with a horse to single in the $1,014 Pick 5 carryover at Presque Isle.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Aug. 9
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Tuesday, Aug. 9 at Colonial Downs and Presque Isle Downs, along with thoughts on Colonial’s $82,227 Pick 5 carryover.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Aug. 8
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Monday, Aug. 8 at Presque Isle Downs and Colonial Downs, along with tickets for the $866 Super High 5 carryover at Mountaineer.
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Gulfstream Park: How to bet the $4,619 Super High 5 carryover
Hey, check it out—the opening race on Sunday at Gulfstream Park boasts a $4,619 carryover in the $1 Super High 5, and winning a share isn’t mathematically difficult.
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Del Mar: How to bet the mandatory-payout $608,415 Pick 6 carryover
Saturday is shaping up as a big day of racing at Del Mar. The feature event is the Clement L. Hirsch S. (G1), and there’s a $608,415 Rainbow Pick 6 carryover slated for mandatory dispersal.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Aug. 5
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $75 worth of picks and plays for Friday, Aug. 5 at Saratoga and Del Mar, along with a horse to single in the $13,816 Pick 5 carryover at Ellis Park.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Aug. 4
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $60 worth of picks and plays for Thursday, Aug. 4 at Delaware Park and Saratoga, including a trio of exactas.
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What is a fair odds line, and how do you make one?
When betting on horse races, picking the right horse is only half the equation. Since it’s basically impossible to pick 100% winners, betting when the odds are suitable is a key to long-term success.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Aug. 3
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Wednesday at Colonial Downs and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with horses to single in carryovers at Canterbury Park and Presque Isle Downs.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Aug. 2
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Tuesday, Aug. 2 at Colonial Downs and Presque Isle Downs, along with tickets for the $1,351 Super High 5 carryover at Louisiana Downs.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Aug. 1
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $90 worth of picks and plays for Monday, Aug. 1 at Colonial Downs, including a win bet capitalizing on the Colonial Downs All-Stakes Bet Back offer.
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Gulfstream Park: How to bet the $8,684 Super High 5 carryover
The Sunday card at Gulfstream Park kicks off with an $8,684 Super High 5 carryover up for grabs in Race 1 (post time 12:25 p.m. ET).
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays July 29
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $85 worth of picks and plays for Friday, July 29 at Saratoga and Del Mar, including a trio of exactas.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays July 28
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Thursday, July 28 at Del Mar, Saratoga, and Presque Isle Downs, including a ticket for Del Mar’s $21,056 Super High 5 carryover.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays July 27
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Wednesday at Colonial Downs, Delaware Park, and Saratoga, along with horses to play in Pick 5 carryovers at Delaware Park and Finger Lakes.
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Step-by-step: How to bet a superfecta
If you’re a horse racing bettor comfortable playing wagers like the exacta and trifecta, the superfecta is the next logical bet to pursue.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays July 26
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Tuesday, July 26 at Colonial Downs, Presque Isle Downs, and Assiniboia Downs, including a trio of exactas.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays July 25
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Monday, July 25 at Finger Lakes, along with a ticket for the $904 Pick 5 carryover at Presque Isle Downs.
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Gulfstream Park: How to bet the $5,044 Super High 5 carryover
It isn’t easy to hit a Super High 5 wager at Gulfstream Park, so it's not surprising to see a $5,044 Super High 5 carryover up for grabs in the Sunday opener.
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Arizona Downs: How to bet the $3,885 Pick 5 carryover
If you would like to chase a non-jackpot carryover on Saturday, then you’re advised to check out the action at Arizona Downs.
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