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Handicapping strategies and picks for top Thoroughbred races

Betting a Longshot in the Stephen Foster

• 1 Jul 2022 12:08 AM
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J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Stephen Foster S. (G2) at Churchill Downs.... Read More

Handicapping a Competitive Ohio Derby

• 23 Jun 2022 11:12 PM
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J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Ohio Derby (G3) at Thistledown.... Read More

A Winning Brew for Monmouth’s Pegasus

• 16 Jun 2022 9:41 PM
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J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Pegasus Stakes at Monmouth Park.... Read More

Keeler Johnson's Belmont Stakes 154 Selections

• 9 Jun 2022 11:09 PM
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J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the 154th running of the Belmont S. (G1) at Belmont Park.... Read More

Playing Pletcher in the Pennine Ridge

• 2 Jun 2022 4:08 PM
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J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Pennine Ridge S. (G2) at Belmont Park.... Read More

A Secret to Victory in the Texas Derby

• 26 May 2022 5:22 PM
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J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Texas Derby at Lone Star Park.... Read More

Keeler Johnson’s Preakness 147 Selections

• 19 May 2022 5:26 PM
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J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Preakness S. (G1) at Pimlico.... Read More

Handicapping 5 Graded Stakes at Belmont

• 12 May 2022 5:03 PM
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J. Keeler Johnson shares picks for a quintet of Saturday graded stakes at Belmont Park.... Read More

Keeler Johnson's Kentucky Derby 148 Selections

• 5 May 2022 11:33 PM
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J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the 148th running of the Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs.... Read More

Analyzing the Kentucky Derby Contender Birth Dates

• 28 Apr 2022 11:23 PM
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Did you know Kentucky Derby winners born in January are highly uncommon?... Read More

An Early Look at the 2022 Kentucky Derby Pace

• 21 Apr 2022 11:49 AM
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Will the Kentucky Derby pace be fast or slow? J. Keeler Johnson shares his thoughts.... Read More

2 Kentucky Derby Longshots to Consider

• 14 Apr 2022 3:04 PM
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J. Keeler Johnson analyzes two longshots he's excited to support in the Kentucky Derby (G1).... Read More

Pletcher Poised for Big Day in Derby Preps

• 7 Apr 2022 3:21 PM
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J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Blue Grass S. (G1), Santa Anita Derby (G1), and Wood Memorial (G2).... Read More

3 Derby Prep Picks to Kick Off April

• 31 Mar 2022 5:43 PM
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J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Arkansas Derby (G1), Florida Derby (G1), and Jeff Ruby Steaks (G3).... Read More

Analyzing Derby Preps Around the Globe

• 24 Mar 2022 9:16 PM
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J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the UAE Derby (G2), Louisiana Derby (G2), and Sunland Derby (G3).... Read More

Handicapping a Quiet Trio of Gulfstream Stakes

• 17 Mar 2022 7:22 PM
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J. Keeler Johnson handicaps a trio of Saturday stakes at Gulfstream Park.... Read More

Wishing for a Shipsational Betting Day

• 10 Mar 2022 11:03 PM
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J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Challenger S. (G3) and Tampa Bay Derby (G2) at Tampa Bay Downs.... Read More

3 Derby Prep Picks on a Superb Saturday

• 3 Mar 2022 5:50 PM
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J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Fountain of Youth S. (G2), Gotham S. (G3), and San Felipe S. (G2).... Read More

3 Stakes Plays to Wrap Up February

• 25 Feb 2022 12:13 AM
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J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Saudi Cup (G1), Rebel S. (G2), and Honeybee S. (G3).... Read More

Handicapping an Epic(enter) Risen Star Stakes

• 18 Feb 2022 2:21 AM
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J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Risen Star S. (G2) at Fair Grounds.... Read More

One Favorite, One Price Play in Derby Preps

• 10 Feb 2022 9:08 PM
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J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Sam F. Davis S. (G3) and El Camino Real Derby.... Read More

3 Picks to Kick Off February

• 4 Feb 2022 12:41 AM
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J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Holy Bull S. (G3), Las Virgenes S. (G3), and Robert B. Lewis S. (G3).... Read More

Handicapping the Pegasus World Cup(s)

• 27 Jan 2022 10:59 PM
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J. Keeler Johnson analyzes the Pegasus World Cup (G1) and Pegasus World Cup Turf (G1).... Read More

Asmussen Holds Strong Hand in Lecomte, Silverbulletday

• 20 Jan 2022 11:05 PM
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J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Lecomte S. (G3) and Silverbulletday S. at Fair Grounds.... Read More

Playing it Straight in the California Cup Derby

• 14 Jan 2022 12:42 AM
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J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the California Cup Derby at Santa Anita.... Read More

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