Unlocking Winners

Handicapping strategies and picks for top Thoroughbred races

Foreign-Based Derby Contenders Sending Mixed Signals So Far

• 21 Feb 2019 3:35 PM
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J. Keeler Johnson shares some thoughts on foreign-based contenders for the 2019 Kentucky Derby.... Read More

Picking Against War of Will in the Risen Star Stakes

• 14 Feb 2019 1:08 PM
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J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Risen Star Stakes (gr. II) at Fair Grounds.... Read More

Will Kentucky Wildcat Upset the Sam F. Davis?

• 7 Feb 2019 11:22 AM
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J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Sam F. Davis Stakes (gr. III).... Read More

Three Thousand Words About Three Derby Prep Races

• 31 Jan 2019 2:59 PM
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J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Withers, Holy Bull, and Robert B. Lewis Stakes.... Read More

Picks and Plays on Pegasus Weekend

• 24 Jan 2019 9:58 AM
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J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Pegasus, Pegasus Turf, and Smarty Jones Stakes.... Read More

Horse-by-Horse Preview of the Lecomte Stakes

• 17 Jan 2019 7:01 PM
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J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Lecomte Stakes (gr. III) at Fair Grounds.... Read More

Keeler Johnson's Pedigree Handicapping Primer

• 10 Jan 2019 3:03 PM
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J. Keeler Johnson shares thoughts on analyzing pedigrees for handicapping purposes.... Read More

Happy New Year and Derby Prep Picks

• 3 Jan 2019 12:45 PM
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J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Sham Stakes (gr. III) and Mucho Macho Man Stakes.... Read More

East vs. West in the American Oaks

• 27 Dec 2018 4:38 PM
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J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the American Oaks (gr. I) at Santa Anita.... Read More

Promising 2yos Face Off in Sugar Bowl Stakes

• 20 Dec 2018 9:59 AM
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J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Sugar Bowl Stakes at Fair Grounds.... Read More

Baffert Holds Strong Hand for 2019 Kentucky Derby Trail

• 13 Dec 2018 1:50 PM
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J. Keeler Johnson examines a baker's dozen of 2yo Derby contenders trained by Bob Baffert.... Read More

Will Baffert Win Again in the Los Alamitos Futurity?

• 6 Dec 2018 11:52 AM
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J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Los Alamitos Futurity (gr. I).... Read More

Who Will Win the Remsen Stakes?

• 29 Nov 2018 2:55 PM
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J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Remsen Stakes (gr. II) at Aqueduct.... Read More

Picks and Plays on Thanksgiving Weekend

• 22 Nov 2018 10:11 AM
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J. Keeler Johnson analyzes the Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes and Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 1.... Read More

Thoughts on Promising 2yos Around the World

• 15 Nov 2018 11:01 AM
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J. Keeler Johnson shares some insights on promising 2yos in the U.S. and Japan.... Read More

Bricks and Mortar: Superstar Miler in the Making?

• 8 Nov 2018 11:14 AM
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J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Artie Schiller Stakes at Aqueduct.... Read More

Keeler Johnson's 2018 Breeders' Cup Selections

• 1 Nov 2018 3:01 PM
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J. Keeler Johnson handicaps all 14 of the 2018 Breeders' Cup races at Churchill Downs.... Read More

Analyzing the European Shippers in the BC Juvenile Turf

• 25 Oct 2018 9:36 PM
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J. Keeler Johnson shares his thoughts on the six European runners pre-entered in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf.... Read More

Will Enable Complete the Arc-Turf Double?

• 18 Oct 2018 10:59 AM
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J. Keeler Johnson shares his thoughts on why Enable can become the first horse to complete the Arc/Turf double.... Read More

Early Thoughts on the 2018 Breeders’ Cup Races

• 11 Oct 2018 12:09 PM
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J. Keeler Johnson shares early thoughts on deserving favorites, vulnerable contenders, and live longshots for the 2018 Breeders' Cup.... Read More

Why I’m Betting Promises Fulfilled in the Phoenix

• 4 Oct 2018 1:14 PM
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J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Phoenix Stakes (gr. III) on opening day at Keeneland.... Read More

European Shippers vs. Diversify in the Jockey Club Gold Cup

• 27 Sep 2018 12:40 PM
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J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Jockey Club Gold Cup (gr. I) at Belmont Park.... Read More

Will McKinzie Come Back a Winner in Pennsylvania Derby?

• 20 Sep 2018 3:24 PM
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J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Pennsylvania Derby (gr. I) at Parx Racing.... Read More

Who Will Win the Woodbine Mile?

• 13 Sep 2018 11:11 AM
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J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Woodbine Mile (gr. I) at Woodbine.... Read More

Will Oscar Nominated Prevail Again in the Kentucky Turf Cup?

• 6 Sep 2018 1:13 PM
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J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Kentucky Turf Cup (gr. III) at Kentucky Downs.... Read More

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