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Handicapping strategies and picks for top Thoroughbred races

Aiming for Upsets in the Fountain of Youth and Southwest

• 26 Feb 2021 12:49 AM
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J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Fountain of Youth (G2) and Southwest (G3).... Read More

Why I’m Picking Charlatan in the Saudi Cup

• 19 Feb 2021 12:03 AM
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J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the $20 million Saudi Cup at Riyadh.... Read More

Fast Pace Could Determine the Risen Star Outcome

• 11 Feb 2021 5:53 PM
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J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Risen Star (G2) at Fair Grounds.... Read More

A Winning Agenda for the Sam F. Davis Stakes

• 4 Feb 2021 11:55 PM
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J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Sam F. Davis (G3) and a pair of turf races.... Read More

Derby Prep Picks to Close Out January

• 29 Jan 2021 12:11 AM
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J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Holy Bull (G3) and Robert B. Lewis (G3).... Read More

Playing Favorites in the Pegasus World Cups

• 21 Jan 2021 5:50 PM
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J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Pegasus World Cup (G1) and Pegasus World Cup Turf (G1).... Read More

Betting an Up-and-Comer in the Lecomte

• 15 Jan 2021 12:50 AM
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J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Lecomte (G3) at Fair Grounds.... Read More

Why I'm Betting Frostmourne in the Tropical Turf

• 8 Jan 2021 1:20 AM
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J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Tropical Turf (G3) at Gulfstream Park.... Read More

Derby Prep Picks and a Goal for 2021

• 31 Dec 2020 9:37 PM
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J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Jerome Stakes and Sham Stakes (G3).... Read More

Looking for Longshots in the Malibu and La Brea

• 23 Dec 2020 11:26 PM
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J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the La Brea (G1) and Malibu (G1) on opening day at Santa Anita.... Read More

Greyes Creek: The Horse You Need to Follow

• 17 Dec 2020 11:46 PM
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J. Keeler Johnson shares his thoughts on Greyes Creek, an exciting turf horse with a bright future.... Read More

Betting a Newcomer in the Harlan's Holiday

• 11 Dec 2020 1:09 AM
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J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Harlan's Holiday (G3) at Gulfstream Park.... Read More

Pletcher Holds Strong Hand in Remsen and Demoiselle

• 3 Dec 2020 11:11 PM
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J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Remsen (G2) and Demoiselle (G2) at Aqueduct.... Read More

Three Races, Three Picks for Thanksgiving Week

• 26 Nov 2020 1:08 PM
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J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Thanksgiving Classic, Clark (G1), and Long Island (G3) during Thanksgiving week.... Read More

Hoping for a Surprise in the Native Diver Stakes

• 18 Nov 2020 12:05 PM
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J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Native Diver (G3) at Del Mar.... Read More

3 Unheralded Kentucky Derby Contenders to Follow

• 13 Nov 2020 12:12 AM
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J. Keeler Johnson shares thoughts on a trio of unheralded contenders for the 2021 Kentucky Derby.... Read More

Keeler Johnson’s 2020 Breeders’ Cup Selections

• 6 Nov 2020 1:30 AM
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J. Keeler Johnson shares his selections for the Nov. 6-7 Breeders' Cup at Keeneland.... Read More

Early Impressions from the Breeders’ Cup Pre-Entries

• 29 Oct 2020 10:44 PM
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J. Keeler Johnson shares early thoughts on the Breeders' Cup pre-entries.... Read More

Looking for a Longshot in the Breeders’ Stakes

• 22 Oct 2020 12:44 PM
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J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Breeders' Stakes and a Keeneland allowance race.... Read More

An Early Look at the Breeders' Cup Classic

• 13 Oct 2020 10:45 PM
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J. Keeler Johnson takes an early look at the 2020 Breeders' Cup Classic.... Read More

Two Plays on a Super Saturday

• 9 Oct 2020 1:11 AM
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J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Champagne (G1) and Jockey Club Gold Cup (G1).... Read More

Keeler Johnson's Preakness 145 Selections

• 1 Oct 2020 9:37 PM
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J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Preakness (G1) at Pimlico.... Read More

Will a Former Claimer Win the Oklahoma Derby?

• 24 Sep 2020 9:46 PM
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J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Oklahoma Derby (G3).... Read More

Betting on Lone Speed in the Miner’s Mark Stakes

• 18 Sep 2020 1:18 AM
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J. Keeler Johnson looks for a longshot in the Miner's Mark Stakes.... Read More

Favorites Appear Formidable at Kentucky Downs

• 10 Sep 2020 11:49 PM
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J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Kentucky Turf Cup (G3) and Runhappy Turf Sprint (G3).... Read More

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