Nap of the Day – Today’s Best Horse Racing NAPs from Our Experts

Updated: October 17, 2025 at 5:43 pm GMT+1

Our Nap of the Day is selected by our experienced tipsters who analyse every UK and Irish meeting.

Updated daily, this is our best bet of the day, aimed at giving you the strongest chance of a winner at the best betting sites.

Today's Horse Racing NAPs

Our top tipsters return with their best bets for Saturday's racing - Alan Kelly, bringing nearly five decades of tipping expertise, and Charlie McCann, former talkSPORT racing correspondent with deep industry insight, reveal their horse racing nap for today.

Alan Kelly's Horse Racing Nap - Saturday, October 18th

CALANDAGAN, last seen landing the King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot, is tipped to hand France a sixth win in this race since 2000 under the proven Arc-winning duo of Francis-Henri Graffard and Mickael Barzalona. A close second to Anmaat on soft ground in last year's renewal, he's expected to relish today's conditions and go one better.

Horse: Calandagan
Trainer: Francis-Henri Graffard
Race: 4:05pm Ascot

Charlie McCann's Horse Racing Nap - Saturday, October 18th

AUTHOCELTIC, a half-brother to recent Chepstow winners Saint Segal and Celtic Dino, shaped with promise on his return from a year off when a never-nearer fifth over hurdles at Worcester, pulling hard throughout. Now making his chase debut, he should be sharper for that outing, and while likely to be held up again by Ciaran Gethings, his slick jumping and strong pedigree suggest he could surprise if settling better over this minimum trip.

Horse: Authoceltic
Trainer: Jane Williams
Race: 5:25pm Newton Abbot

For more daily horse racing predictions beyond our Nap, check out our horse racing tips for today page.

What is a Nap of the Day?

A Nap of the Day is a selection put up by a tipster as their most confident bet - the one horse they think has the best chance of winning.

How do you Choose a Horse Racing NAP?

When choosing their Nap of the Day, our expert tipsters consider several factors, which include:

Form: A horse’s recent form is a good indicator of its chances of winning. They look for horses that have been running consistently well.
Course Record: A horse’s record at the track where it is running is also essential - some horses perform better at certain tracks than others.
Ground Conditions: The ground conditions can affect a horse’s performance - some horses prefer soft ground, while others prefer firm ground.
Draw: The draw can also make a difference, especially in sprint races, so this factor comes into play regularly on the flat.
Trainer: A trainer’s record is another essential factor to consider - are their horses running well - do they have a strong record at the track?
Jockey: Finally, a jockey’s ability can significantly impact a horse’s performance, and some horses get on better with a particular jockey onboard.

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