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 Friday, April 11 at Keeneland, including horses to play in the $211,734 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.
Best Bets and Quick Picks

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

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, April 10 at Keeneland, including a 5-1 shot to emphasize in lucrative Pick 6 and Super High 5 carryovers. 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 and Quick Picks

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

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, April 9 at Keeneland, including horses to play in the $32,121 Super High 5 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.
$800 Blue Grass KDBC Qualifier

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

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, April 8 at Keeneland, including analysis of the $6,200 Super High 5 carryover and the $800 Blue Grass KDBC Qualifier tournament. 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.
Monday’s Best Bets & Quick Picks: Keeneland’s $39,292 Pick 6

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

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, April 7 at Keeneland, including analysis of the $39,292 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.
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Admire Daytona

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

Japanese raider Admire Daytona displayed unwavering tenacity when taking his game on the road to the UAE Derby (G2) at Meydan in Dubai. Facing fierce homestretch challenges from a pair of rivals, Admire Daytona gamely held on along the inside to prevail by a nose. Another international excursion is on the horizon for Admire Daytona. He’s the top points earner on the European/Middle East Road to the Kentucky Derby, and the Kentucky Derby (G1) beckons.
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Rodriguez

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

Rodriguez emerged as a top-tier 2025 Kentucky Derby (G1) contender when leading from start to finish in the Wood Memorial (G2) on the Road to the Kentucky Derby. Rodriguez posted quick times throughout the 1 1/8-mile race and drew off down the homestretch to prevail by 3 1/2 lengths in 1:48.15. But can he successfully stretch out another furlong in distance for the 1 1/4-mile Kentucky Derby?
Santa Anita: How to bet the $20,311 Super High 5 carryover

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

If five stakes, including the Santa Anita Derby (G1), aren’t reason enough to bet Saturday's card at Santa Anita, there’s now a $20,311 Super High 5 carryover up for grabs. The $1 wager went unsolved in the last race on Friday’s card, triggering a carryover into Saturday’s final race. The finale is Race 12, an $80,000 allowance optional claimer for older horses racing one mile over the turf course.
Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Play this 8-1 shot

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

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, April 2 at Tampa Bay Downs and Turf Paradise, including an 8-1 longshot. 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.
A Trifecta Betting Strategy for the 2025 Santa Anita Derby

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

A small but stellar field was entered for Saturday’s $500,000 Santa Anita Derby, an important Road to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve qualifier held at 1 1/8 miles at Santa Anita Park. The five-horse field contains two of the probable favorites for the Kentucky Derby: #1 Journalism and #2 Citizen Bull. Both bring strong credentials to the table. Choosing which one to bet isn’t easy. Citizen Bull is the most accomplished Santa Anita Derby entrant.