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Handicapping strategies and picks for top Thoroughbred races

Pedigree Play at Saratoga, Longshot at Del Mar

• 15 Aug 2019 6:53 PM
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J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Alabama Stakes (gr. I) and Pacific Classic (gr. I).... Read More

Bricks and Mortar Stands Out in Arlington Million

• 8 Aug 2019 5:32 PM
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J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Arlington Million (gr. I).... Read More

Two Stakes Plays for Whitney Day

• 1 Aug 2019 11:10 AM
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J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Test Stakes and Whitney Stakes at Saratoga.... Read More

Why I'm Endorsing Shancelot at Saratoga

• 25 Jul 2019 8:42 PM
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J. Keeler Johnson handicap the Curlin Stakes and Amsterdam Stakes at Saratoga.... Read More

Is Maximum Security Vulnerable in the Haskell?

• 18 Jul 2019 10:41 AM
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J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Haskell Invitational (gr. I) at Monmouth Park.... Read More

Saratoga Stakes Plays for Opening Saturday

• 11 Jul 2019 7:05 PM
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J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Sanford Stakes (gr. III) and Diana Stakes (gr. I) at Saratoga.... Read More

Will Newspaperofrecord Rebound in the Belmont Oaks?

• 4 Jul 2019 5:03 PM
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J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Belmont Oaks (gr. I) at Belmont Park.... Read More

Picks for the Debutante and Bashford Manor

• 27 Jun 2019 3:43 PM
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J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Debutante Stakes and Bashford Manor Stakes (gr. III) at Churchill Downs.... Read More

Ohio Derby Horse-by-Horse Preview

• 20 Jun 2019 4:05 PM
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J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Ohio Derby (gr. III) at Thistledown.... Read More

Broodmare Statistics and a Filly to Watch

• 13 Jun 2019 9:23 PM
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J. Keeler Johnson shares insights on using broodmare statistics in handicapping.... Read More

Keeler Johnson's Belmont Stakes 151 Selections

• 6 Jun 2019 12:36 PM
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J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Belmont Stakes (gr. I).... Read More

Will Forty Under Rebound in the Penn Mile?

• 30 May 2019 4:57 PM
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J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Penn Mile (gr. II) and Yasuda Kinen (Jpn-I).... Read More

Leave It to Eddie Haskell in the Daytona Stakes

• 23 May 2019 12:00 PM
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J. Keeler Johnson handicaps two races on Memorial Day weekend.... Read More

Keeler Johnson’s Preakness 144 Selections

• 16 May 2019 10:42 PM
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J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Preakness Stakes (gr. I) at Pimlico.... Read More

Intrepid Heart Sets Sights on Belmont Via Peter Pan Stakes

• 9 May 2019 3:17 PM
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J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Peter Pan Stakes (gr. III) at Belmont Park.... Read More

Keeler Johnson's Kentucky Derby 145 Selections

• 2 May 2019 6:24 PM
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J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the 2019 Kentucky Derby.... Read More

Three Kentucky Derby Longshots to Consider

• 25 Apr 2019 4:54 PM
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J. Keeler Johnson shares his thoughts on three live longshots for the 2019 Kentucky Derby.... Read More

An Early Look at the 2019 Derby Pace Scenario

• 18 Apr 2019 4:51 PM
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How fast of a pace will we see in the 2019 Kentucky Derby? J. Keeler Johnson shares his thoughts.... Read More

A Final Twist on the Derby Trail

• 11 Apr 2019 5:23 PM
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J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Arkansas Derby (gr. I) and Lexington Stakes (gr. III).... Read More

Three Preps, Three Plays on Busy Derby Trail

• 4 Apr 2019 12:19 PM
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J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Santa Anita Derby, Wood Memorial, and Blue Grass Stakes.... Read More

Picks for the Florida Derby and Dubai

• 28 Mar 2019 4:30 PM
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J. Keeler Johnson handicaps five races on a huge Saturday of racing.... Read More

Looking for a Longshot in the Louisiana Derby

• 21 Mar 2019 9:40 AM
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J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Louisiana Derby (gr. II) at Fair Grounds.... Read More

Will Baffert Sweep Both Divisions of the Rebel?

• 14 Mar 2019 7:15 PM
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J. Keeler Johnson handicaps both divisions of the Rebel Stakes at Oaklawn Park.... Read More

Two Plays on a Busy Weekend of Derby Preps

• 7 Mar 2019 3:38 PM
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J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Tampa Bay Derby and Gotham Stakes.... Read More

Will Hidden Scroll Win the Fountain of Youth?

• 28 Feb 2019 3:54 PM
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J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Fountain of Youth Stakes (gr. II) at Gulfstream Park.... Read More

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