Unlocking Winners

Handicapping strategies and picks for top Thoroughbred races

Looking for a Longshot in the Arkansas Derby

• 12 Apr 2018 3:59 PM
• Leave a Comment

J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Arkansas Derby (gr. I) at Oaklawn Park.... Read More

Handicapping the Santa Anita Derby Showdown

• 5 Apr 2018 11:11 AM
• Leave a Comment

J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Santa Anita Derby (gr. I) at Santa Anita Park.... Read More

Will Audible Win Again in the Florida Derby?

• 29 Mar 2018 5:21 PM
• Leave a Comment

J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Florida Derby (gr. I) at Gulfstream Park.... Read More

Will Bravazo Win Again in the Louisiana Derby?

• 22 Mar 2018 12:55 PM
• Leave a Comment

J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Louisiana Derby (gr. II) at Fair Grounds.... Read More

Will Magnum Moon Upset the Rebel Stakes?

• 15 Mar 2018 10:13 PM
• Leave a Comment

J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Rebel Stakes (gr. II) at Oaklawn Park.... Read More

McKinzie, Bolt d'Oro Square Off in San Felipe

• 8 Mar 2018 6:43 PM
• Leave a Comment

J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the San Felipe Stakes (gr. II) at Santa Anita.... Read More

Is Good Magic Vulnerable in the Fountain of Youth?

• 1 Mar 2018 6:14 PM
• Leave a Comment

J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Fountain of Youth Stakes (gr. II) at Gulfstream Park.... Read More

Runaway Ghost Stands Out in Mine That Bird Derby

• 22 Feb 2018 6:24 PM
• Leave a Comment

J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Mine That Bird Derby at Sunland Park.... Read More

Tough Field Assembles for Risen Star Stakes

• 13 Feb 2018 4:25 PM
• Leave a Comment

J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Risen Star Stakes (G2) at Fair Grounds.... Read More

Vino Rosso Looks Live in Sam F. Davis Stakes

• 8 Feb 2018 2:17 PM
• Leave a Comment

J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Sam F. Davis Stakes (gr. III) at Tampa Bay Downs.... Read More

Will Audible Upset the Holy Bull Stakes?

• 1 Feb 2018 9:13 PM
• Leave a Comment

J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Holy Bull Stakes (gr. II) at Gulfstream Park.... Read More

Pegasus World Cup: A Horse-By-Horse Preview

• 25 Jan 2018 9:46 PM
• Leave a Comment

J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Pegasus World Cup (gr. I) at Gulfstream Park.... Read More

Four Promising Derby Contenders to Watch This Winter

• 18 Jan 2018 9:13 PM
• Leave a Comment

J. Keeler Johnson shares his thoughts on a few up-and-coming Kentucky Derby contenders.... Read More

Lecomte Stakes Highlights Big Weekend of Derby Preps

• 11 Jan 2018 9:55 PM
• Leave a Comment

J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Lecomte Stakes, Jerome Stakes, and Smarty Jones Stakes.... Read More

McKinzie, Mask Loom Large in Derby Preps

• 4 Jan 2018 9:29 PM
• Leave a Comment

J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Sham Stakes and Mucho Macho Man Stakes.... Read More

Chad Brown Fillies Stand Out at Santa Anita

• 28 Dec 2017 3:19 PM
• Leave a Comment

J. Keeler Johnson handicaps three stakes races at Santa Anita.... Read More

Derby Contenders to Watch in 2018

• 21 Dec 2017 10:03 AM
• Leave a Comment

J. Keeler Johnson shares thoughts on a few up-and-coming juveniles with bright futures.... Read More

Looking for Longshots in the Harlan’s Holiday Stakes

• 14 Dec 2017 4:33 PM
• Leave a Comment

J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Harlan's Holiday Stakes at Gulfstream Park.... Read More

Will McKinzie Win the Los Alamitos Futurity?

• 7 Dec 2017 4:29 PM
• Leave a Comment

J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Los Alamitos Futurity (gr. I).... Read More

Will Sharp Azteca Be Beaten in the Cigar Mile?

• 30 Nov 2017 9:31 PM
• Leave a Comment

J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Cigar Mile (gr. I) at Aqueduct.... Read More

Looking for Longshots on Thanksgiving Weekend

• 22 Nov 2017 8:51 PM
• Leave a Comment

J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Clark Handicap (gr. I) and Fall Highweight Handicap (gr. III).... Read More

Juveniles Take Center Stage in California

• 16 Nov 2017 3:00 PM
• Leave a Comment

J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Desi Arnez Stakes and shares thoughts on some promising California-based juveniles.... Read More

Will Mourinho Rebound in the Bob Hope Stakes?

• 9 Nov 2017 1:12 PM
• Leave a Comment

J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Bob Hope Stakes (gr. III) at Del Mar.... Read More

Keeler Johnson’s 2017 Breeders’ Cup Selections

• 2 Nov 2017 1:47 PM
• Leave a Comment

J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the thirteen Breeders' Cup races.... Read More

A Few Thoughts on the 2017 Breeders’ Cup Pre-Entries

• 26 Oct 2017 6:14 PM
• Leave a Comment

Who makes the best single? Will the Mile produce a longshot winner?... Read More

Recent Posts

• Can Mystik Dan Win the Malibu?
• Who Will Win the Gun Runner Stakes?
• Will Gaming Triumph in the Los Alamitos Futurity?
• Favorites Look Strong in Remsen, Demoiselle

More Blogs

• Hangin' With Haskin
• Keeping Pace
• Through the Lens
• Unlocking Winners
• What's Going On Here

Archives

• December 2024 (4)
• November 2024 (4)
• October 2024 (5)
• September 2024 (4)
• August 2024 (5)
• July 2024 (4)
• June 2024 (4)
• May 2024 (5)
• April 2024 (4)
• March 2024 (4)
• February 2024 (5)
• January 2024 (4)
• December 2023 (4)
• November 2023 (5)
• October 2023 (4)
• September 2023 (4)
• August 2023 (5)
• July 2023 (4)
• June 2023 (5)
• May 2023 (4)
• April 2023 (4)
• March 2023 (5)
• February 2023 (4)
• January 2023 (4)
• December 2022 (5)
• November 2022 (4)
• October 2022 (4)
• September 2022 (5)
• August 2022 (4)
• July 2022 (5)
• June 2022 (4)
• May 2022 (4)
• April 2022 (4)
• March 2022 (5)
• February 2022 (4)
• January 2022 (4)
• December 2021 (5)
• November 2021 (4)
• October 2021 (4)
• September 2021 (5)
• August 2021 (4)
• July 2021 (5)
• June 2021 (4)
• May 2021 (4)
• April 2021 (5)
• March 2021 (4)
• February 2021 (4)
• January 2021 (4)
• December 2020 (5)
• November 2020 (4)
• October 2020 (5)
• September 2020 (4)
• August 2020 (4)
• July 2020 (5)
• June 2020 (4)
• May 2020 (4)
• April 2020 (5)
• March 2020 (4)
• February 2020 (4)
• January 2020 (5)
• December 2019 (4)
• November 2019 (4)
• October 2019 (5)
• September 2019 (4)
• August 2019 (5)
• July 2019 (4)
• June 2019 (4)
• May 2019 (5)
• April 2019 (4)
• March 2019 (4)
• February 2019 (4)
• January 2019 (5)
• December 2018 (4)
• November 2018 (5)
• October 2018 (4)
• September 2018 (4)
• August 2018 (5)
• July 2018 (4)
• June 2018 (4)
• May 2018 (5)
• April 2018 (4)
• March 2018 (5)
• February 2018 (4)
• January 2018 (4)
• December 2017 (4)
• November 2017 (5)
• October 2017 (4)
• September 2017 (4)
• August 2017 (5)
• July 2017 (4)
• June 2017 (5)
• May 2017 (4)
• April 2017 (4)
• March 2017 (5)
• February 2017 (4)
• January 2017 (4)
• December 2016 (5)
• November 2016 (4)
• October 2016 (4)
• September 2016 (5)
• August 2016 (4)
• July 2016 (4)
• June 2016 (5)
• May 2016 (4)
• April 2016 (4)
• March 2016 (5)
• February 2016 (4)
• January 2016 (4)
• December 2015 (5)
• November 2015 (4)
• October 2015 (5)
• September 2015 (4)
• August 2015 (9)
• July 2015 (6)
• June 2015 (8)
• May 2015 (10)
• April 2015 (12)
• March 2015 (8)
• February 2015 (8)
• January 2015 (9)
• December 2014 (6)
• November 2014 (7)
• October 2014 (18)
• September 2014 (10)
• August 2014 (11)
• July 2014 (16)
• June 2014 (13)
• May 2014 (24)
• April 2014 (20)
• March 2014 (12)
• February 2014 (13)
• January 2014 (9)
• December 2013 (8)
• November 2013 (7)
• October 2013 (11)
• September 2013 (8)
• August 2013 (6)
• July 2013 (2)
• June 2013 (1)
• May 2013 (4)
• April 2013 (1)
• March 2013 (3)
• February 2013 (4)
• January 2013 (4)
• December 2012 (3)
• November 2012 (3)
• October 2012 (4)
• September 2012 (4)
• August 2012 (5)
• July 2012 (7)
• June 2012 (9)