Unlocking Winners

Handicapping strategies and picks for top Thoroughbred races

Picking the Hot Horse in the Haskell

• 16 Jul 2021 3:23 PM
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J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Haskell S. (G1) at Monmouth Park.... Read More

One Local, One Raider in the Belmont Oaks, Derby

• 9 Jul 2021 11:56 AM
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J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Belmont Oaks Derby (G1) and Belmont Derby (G1).... Read More

Happy (Saver) Independence Day!

• 2 Jul 2021 1:02 AM
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J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Suburban S. (G2) and Prairie Meadows Cornhusker Handicap (G3).... Read More

Two Stakes, Two Picks to Wrap Up June

• 25 Jun 2021 1:12 AM
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J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Stephen Foster S. (G2) and Mother Goose S. (G2).... Read More

Seeking an Upset in the Roxelana Stakes

• 18 Jun 2021 12:23 AM
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J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Roxelana Stakes at Churchill Downs.... Read More

Ranking the Top Breeders' Cup Classic Contenders

• 11 Jun 2021 1:32 AM
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J. Keeler Johnson shares his early thoughts on top contenders for the Breeders' Cup Classic (G1) at Del Mar.... Read More

Keeler Johnson's Belmont Stakes 153 Selections

• 4 Jun 2021 2:06 AM
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J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Belmont Stakes (G1).... Read More

Is the Travers Winner Running on Saturday?

• 28 May 2021 2:41 AM
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J. Keeler Johnson shares picks for a quartet of races during Memorial Day week.... Read More

Two Stakes, Two Plays at Santa Anita

• 21 May 2021 1:12 AM
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J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Santa Maria (G2) and Honeymoon (G3) at Santa Anita.... Read More

Keeler Johnson’s Preakness 146 Selections

• 13 May 2021 10:47 PM
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J. Keeler Johnson takes a horse-by-horse look at the 146th Preakness (G1) field.... Read More

Thinking Outside the Box in the Peter Pan

• 7 May 2021 12:39 AM
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J. Keeler Johnson looks for a longshot in the Peter Pan (G3).... Read More

Keeler Johnson's Kentucky Derby 147 Selections

• 30 Apr 2021 1:39 AM
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J. Keeler Johnson shares his picks for the 147th running of the Kentucky Derby (G1).... Read More

A Motivated Search for Derby Longshots

• 22 Apr 2021 10:54 PM
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J. Keeler Johnson shares three live longshots worth considering in the 2021 Kentucky Derby.... Read More

All Aboard the Express Train to Oaklawn

• 16 Apr 2021 12:52 AM
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J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Oaklawn Handicap (G2), Apple Blossom (G1), and two other weekend races.... Read More

Will Concert Tour Produce a Winning Tune?

• 9 Apr 2021 1:13 AM
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J. Keeler Johnson handicaps four races on April 10, including the Arkansas Derby (G1).... Read More

Three Derby Preps, Three Plays to Kick Off April

• 2 Apr 2021 12:31 AM
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J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Blue Grass (G2), Santa Anita Derby (G1), and Wood Memorial (G2).... Read More

This Agenda Will Guide You to Grade 1 Winners

• 25 Mar 2021 11:21 PM
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J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Florida Derby (G1), Dubai World Cup (G1), and UAE Derby (G2).... Read More

Will Proxy Upset the Louisiana Derby?

• 18 Mar 2021 6:21 PM
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J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Louisiana Derby (G2).... Read More

Who Will Win the Rebel Stakes Showdown?

• 11 Mar 2021 6:00 PM
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J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Rebel (G2) at Oaklawn Park.... Read More

Is Life Is Good a Lock in the San Felipe?

• 5 Mar 2021 2:15 AM
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J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the San Felipe (G2) and Frank E. Kilroe Mile (G1).... Read More

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

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