J. Keeler Johnson

Wisconsin

Racing Analyst and Historian at America's Best Racing

Writer, farmer, video-production-jack-of-all-trades. @NTWAB member & contributor to @Bloodhorse, @KentuckyDerby, @ABRLive, @TwinSpires, @Brisnet, & @HR_Nation

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Articles

Best Bets and Quick Picks

2 weeks ago | twinspires.com | J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, June 9 at Thistledown and Finger Lakes, along with a horse to single in the $1,403 Pick 5 carryover at Presque Isle Downs. Today’s special offers from TwinSpires include:New Players $200 Sign-Up Bonus: Open your TwinSpires.com account using the offer code BET200 to start earning a $200 bonus. 8x Points at Woodbine Mohawk: Receive 8x reward points on all wagers (excluding show bets) at Woodbine Mohawk each Monday in June.
How to bet the 2025 Matt Winn Stakes at Churchill Downs

3 weeks ago | twinspires.com | J. Keeler Johnson

A stellar field has entered Sunday’s $400,000 Matt Winn (G3) at Churchill Downs. Five of the seven entrants are alumni from the 2025 Kentucky Derby (G1). Whereas the Kentucky Derby took place over 1 1/4 miles, the Matt Winn is only 1 1/16 miles. The shorter distance should suit #6 Coal Battle (9-2), the fourth choice on the morning line, but our top choice to prevail.
Thursday’s Best Bets, Quick Picks: Saratoga’s $55,493 Pick 6

3 weeks ago | twinspires.com | J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, June 5 at Gulfstream Park, Saratoga, and Churchill Downs, including a horse to single in Saratoga’s $55,493 Pick 6 carryover. Today’s special offers from TwinSpires include:New Players $200 Sign-Up Bonus: Open your TwinSpires.com account using the offer code BET200 to start earning a $200 bonus.
Wednesday’s Best Bets & Quick Picks: 15-1 maiden at Saratoga

3 weeks ago | twinspires.com | J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, June 4 at Saratoga and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including a 15-1 longshot with promising credentials. Today’s special offers from TwinSpires include:New Players $200 Sign-Up Bonus: Open your TwinSpires.com account using the offer code BET200 to start earning a $200 bonus.
Best Bets & Quick Picks: Mountaineer Super High 5 carryover

3 weeks ago | twinspires.com | J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, June 3 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Presque Isle Downs, along with tickets for the $1,450 Super High 5 carryover at Mountaineer. Today’s special offers from TwinSpires include:New Players $200 Sign-Up Bonus: Open your TwinSpires.com account using the offer code BET200 to start earning a $200 bonus.
Belmont Roundup: Journalism, Sovereignty set for rematch

3 weeks ago | twinspires.com | J. Keeler Johnson

The 2025 Belmont (G1) at Saratoga is less than one week away. Catch up on the latest news as we count down to Saturday’s 157th running of the Triple Crown’s third jewel:Journalism confirmed for Belmont after sharp workoutAfter finishing second in the Kentucky Derby (G1) and first in the Preakness (G1), Journalism will seek another strong Triple Crown showing in the Belmont.
Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: 8-1 from a hot trainer

3 weeks ago | twinspires.com | J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, June 2 at Finger Lakes and Thistledown, including an 8-1 shot from a red-hot trainer. Today’s special offers from TwinSpires include:New Players $200 Sign-Up Bonus: Open your TwinSpires.com account using the offer code BET200 to start earning a $200 bonus. 8x Points at Woodbine Mohawk: Receive 8x reward points on all wagers (excluding show bets) at Woodbine Mohawk each Monday in June.
Belmont Stakes pedigree profile: Uncaged

3 weeks ago | twinspires.com | J. Keeler Johnson

Some racehorses are bred beyond a shadow of a doubt to relish racing classic distances on dirt. Uncaged, the sixth-place finisher from the Peter Pan (G3), is one of them. Uncaged is slated to make his Grade 1 debut in the Belmont (G1) at Saratoga, the third and final leg of the 2025 Triple Crown. The Belmont is taking place over 1 1/4 miles this year, a distance Uncaged should appreciate more than the shorter trips heâ€™s been tackling so far.
Everything to know about the 2025 Belmont S. post positions

3 weeks ago | twinspires.com | J. Keeler Johnson

It’s difficult to determine how much of an impact the post position draw for the 2025 Belmont (G1) will have on the outcome of the Triple Crown’s third leg. Post positions for the 157th Belmont were drawn on Monday evening. It’s tempting to analyze the long history of the Belmont to gauge which post positions are most likely to produce top finishers, but there are two major caveats to keep in mind when analyzing historical post-position data from the Belmont.
Identifying Key Trends to Help Bet the 2025 Belmont Stakes

3 weeks ago | americasbestracing.net | J. Keeler Johnson

For the second straight year, the $2 million Belmont Stakes Presented by NYRA Bets is taking place at 1 1/4 miles at Saratoga Race Course, rather than its traditional configuration of 1 1/2 miles at Belmont Park. Nevertheless, the history of the Belmont remains relevant for identifying the most likely winner in 2025. Last year, our guidelines outlining the historical profile of a typical Belmont winner highlighted eventual 17-1 upsetter Dornoch as a primary win threat.