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J. Keeler Johnson

J. Keeler Johnson (also known as “Keelerman”) is a writer, blogger, videographer, handicapper, and all-around horse racing enthusiast who was drawn to the sport by Curlin's quest to become North America's richest racehorse.

A great fan of racing history, he considers Dr. Fager to be the greatest racehorse ever produced in America, but counts Zenyatta as his all-time favorite. Johnson writes for the Bloodhorse.com blog Unlocking Winners and is the founder of the horse racing website www.theturfboard.com.

J. Keeler Johnson (also known as “Keelerman”) is a writer, blogger, videographer, handicapper, and all-around horse racing enthusiast who was drawn to the sport by Curlin's quest to become North America's richest racehorse.

J. Keeler Johnson (also known as “Keelerman”) is a writer, blogger, videographer, handicapper, and all-around horse racing enthusiast who was drawn to the sport by Curlin's quest to become North America's richest racehorse.

A great fan of racing history, he considers Dr. Fager to be the greatest racehorse ever produced in America, but counts Zenyatta as his all-time favorite. Johnson writes for the Bloodhorse.com blog Unlocking Winners and is the founder of the horse racing website www.theturfboard.com.

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Betting European Raiders in the Canadian International

Betting European Raiders in the Canadian International

Trainer David Simcock is based in England, but he certainly has a reason to be fond of North American racing. Here, across the pond, his infrequent global travelers have repeatedly excelled at high...

Gambling Posted October 10th, 2019 ·

Never Underestimate a Champion: The Story of Groupie Doll

Never Underestimate a Champion: The Story of Groupie Doll

Never underestimate a champion. This age-old lesson was reiterated to handicappers and racing fans alike when the sensational, speedy mare Groupie Doll defied age and expectations in the 2013...

Legends Posted October 7th, 2019 ·

Making Money Betting Elate in Spinster Stakes

Making Money Betting Elate in Spinster Stakes

The $500,000, Grade 1 Juddmonte Spinster Stakes on Oct. 6 at Keeneland drew a small, but superb field of five fillies and mares....

Gambling Posted October 4th, 2019 ·

Betting the Breeders’ Futurity on a $20 Budget

Betting the Breeders’ Futurity on a $20 Budget

There was a time, not too long ago, when just about any 2-year-old trained by Todd Pletcher was expected to win whenever and wherever they were entered. Between 2009 and 2017, Pletcher’s annual...

Gambling Posted October 3rd, 2019 ·

Using History to Handicap the 2019 Spinster Stakes

Using History to Handicap the 2019 Spinster Stakes

Get ready, racing fans! As the Breeders’ Cup draws closer and closer, NBC Sports will head to Keeneland on Sunday to broadcast the $500,000 Grade 1 Juddmonte Spinster Stakes.

Gambling Posted October 1st, 2019 ·

Using History to Handicap the 2019 Breeders’ Futurity

Using History to Handicap the 2019 Breeders’ Futurity

The Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series continues this weekend at Keeneland in Kentucky with four “Win and You’re In” qualifying races, including the $500,000 Grade 1 Claiborne Breeders’ Futurity, a ...

Gambling Posted September 30th, 2019 ·

Betting a Classy Runner to Rebound in Zenyatta Stakes

Betting a Classy Runner to Rebound in Zenyatta Stakes

Truth be told, you can make a case for pretty much any filly or mare to win Sunday’s $200,000, Grade 2 Zenyatta Stakes at Santa Anita. At one time or another, most of the half-dozen entrants have...

Gambling Posted September 27th, 2019 ·

Betting Promising Maiden Winners in the American Pharoah Stakes

Betting Promising Maiden Winners in the American Pharoah Stakes

Is it possible that the top two finishers from an ordinary maiden race at Del Mar could return to run 1-2 in Friday’s $300,000 Grade 1 American Pharoah Stakes at Santa Anita Park? It might sound...

Gambling Posted September 25th, 2019 ·

A Genuine Star Filly Well Worth the Risk

A Genuine Star Filly Well Worth the Risk

In a way, you can argue Bert and Diana Firestone took a “genuine risk” when they elected to enter star filly Genuine Risk in the 1980 Kentucky Derby.

Legends Posted September 23rd, 2019 ·

Using History to Handicap the 2019 Awesome Again Stakes

Using History to Handicap the 2019 Awesome Again Stakes

Looking for horses with the ability to challenge for victory in the Grade 1 Breeders’ Cup Classic on Nov. 2 at Santa Anita Park? Look no further than Santa Anita’s own $300,000, Grade 1 Awesome...

Gambling Posted September 23rd, 2019 ·

Betting an Off-the-Pace Longshot in Cotillion Stakes

Betting an Off-the-Pace Longshot in Cotillion Stakes

Win and you’re in. It sounds simple in theory. But the winning part will be easier said than done for the 11 fillies set to square off in Saturday’s $1 million, Grade 1 Cotillion Stakes at Parx...

Gambling Posted September 18th, 2019 ·

History in the Making: The Zev-Papyrus Match Race

History in the Making: The Zev-Papyrus Match Race

The Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs and the Epsom Derby at Epsom Racecourse in England stand out as two of the most prestigious, historic, and influential Thoroughbred horse races anywhere in the...

Legends Posted September 17th, 2019 ·