No horse since 1978 has won all three races of the crown. And there’s a reason for that – it’s freaking hard to do!

But still Big Brown is an overwhelming favorite to win the Preakness.

If you don’t think you can pick the winner of the Preakness Stakes, maybe you could try a surer thing and try Bodog’s Preakness Stakes edition Blackjack. They’ve got a blackjack game released just for this weekend’s race. Combined with our blackjack strategy guide, you’ll probably have a better chance at a collect than trying your luck on the ponies.

It’s a bit of a gimmick sure, but we think gimmicky things are fun. It’s nice when somebody goes to some effort to liven up an old favorite.

Here’s some more fun bets for you. Bodog is offering the following bets combing the Preakness Stakes and the NBA playoffs:

• Which will be greater, Big Brown’s margin of victory or Kobe Bryant’s total assists in Game 6 Vs Utah
• Big Brown +2.5 lengths (-120) or Kobe Bryant 2.5 assists (-120)

How’s that for action. NBA bets and ponies combined!

Regardless of your chosen punt this weekend. Have a good one.

Ed