DRF Bets enters the Triple Crown fold for the 2023 Preakness Stakes, since the platform cannot offer races at Churchill Downs — which is why it was not available for the Kentucky Derby.
So if you need a new horse racing platform, or just want up to $260 in bonus value for the Preakness, look no further. Upon sign-up with this link or the module, you'll get a $10 bonus bet no matter what, and a $250 deposit match — meaning if you put in $250, you'll get $250 in bonuses. If you put in $100, you'll get $100 in bonus bets. No promo code required.
DRF Bet is a spinoff of the Daily Racing Form, which has been around since 1894 as a go-to source for horse racing statistics.
There is a small rollover on this offer that requires you to bet 2x your deposit and bonus amount to claim the full bonus. So if you put in $100, you'll need to wager $100 and your $100 in bonuses to withdraw the cash.
Where is DRF Bet Available?
DRF Bet is available in nearly 40 states, with some limited restrictions on which tracks are available to bet. That won't be an issue for the Preakness, though, as all states are able to bet races at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore.
Some states like Texas and North Carolina have no horse racing betting. Others like New Jersey have their own platform, and sites like DRF Bets and Twinspires are not available.
Our Preakness Picks
From Mike Conti:
No. 1 National Treasure (4-1) is coming off a fourth-place finish in the Santa Anita Derby. He was forced to nearly stop on the far turn, but was able to find his stride again in the last 16th of a mile and was gaining on the leaders late. He will be forwardly placed in a race that lacks pace and will get blinkers back on here today.
Live Contender for Exotics
No. 3 Mage (8-5) won the Derby two weeks ago at 15-1 odds. He has done nothing wrong in his career. Some will say he got a dream set up in the Derby with the fastest half-mile time ever, but he did it fairly effortlessly. I’m looking for more value here, but I won’t let him beat me.
Preakness Odds
The Preakness is down to just seven runners after First Mission scratched earlier this week. Mage remains the heavy favorite at 8-5 on the morning line (+160 in American odds).
| Post | Horse | Odds (May 17) | Odds (Current) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | National Treasure | 4-1 | 4-1 |
| 2 | Chase The Chaos | 50-1 | 50-1 |
| 3 | Mage | 8-5 | 8-5 |
| 4 | Coffeewithchris | 20-1 | 20-1 |
| 5 | Red Route One | 10-1 | 10-1 |
| 6 | Perform | 15-1 | 15-1 |
| 7 | Blazing Sevens | 6-1 | 6-1 |
| 8 | First Mission | 5-2 | SCRATCHED |
