How to bet on the Preakness Stakes: Betting guide, odds, picks, tips, promos, offers, jockeys at Laurel Park
The 2026 Preakness Stakes takes place at Laurel Park in Maryland, featuring 14 horses including three returning from the Kentucky Derby. Top contenders include Iron Honor, the 9-2 favorite making his Triple Crown debut, and unbeaten Taj Mahal, who has a home track advantage. Bettors can use promo codes from platforms like DK Horse and 1/ST BET to access sign-up bonuses and place wagers before the 6:50 p.m. ET post time.
- ▪The 2026 Preakness Stakes features 14 horses, with only three returning from the Kentucky Derby: Ocelli, Incredibolt, and Robusta.
- ▪Iron Honor is the 9-2 morning line favorite despite finishing seventh in the Wood Memorial, while Taj Mahal remains unbeaten in three career races at Laurel Park.
- ▪Betting is available through official horse racing apps like DK Horse and 1/ST BET, offering promotions such as a share of $151,000 or up to $500 in wagering credits.
- ▪Taj Mahal, trained by Brittany Russell and ridden by Sheldon Russell, won the Federico Tesio Stakes but has not yet faced graded stakes competition.
- ▪Wagering for the Preakness Stakes closes at 6:50 p.m. ET on May 16, 2026, and can be placed on dedicated horse racing platforms, not general sportsbook apps.
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How to bet on the Preakness Stakes: Betting guide, odds, picks, tips, promos, offers, jockeys at Laurel Park Our Preakness Stakes betting guide tells you where to bet on the 2026 Preakness Stakes, gives odds, picks, tips, promo offers and more By Ryan Wooden , Brandt Sutton & Blake Von Hagen May 16, 2026 at 10:56 am ET • 24 min read Imagn Images The 2026 Preakness Stakes takes place on Saturday at Laurel Park in Maryland. If you're wondering how to bet on the Preakness Stakes or where to bet on the Preakness Stakes, our 2026 Preakness betting guide shows you the best Preakness Stakes promo codes. You can use these sign-up bonuses to claim attractive horse racing betting promos at 2026 Preakness Stakes betting sites.
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