Nap of the Day - Top Horse Racing Naps & Daily Tips
Your nap of the day and top horse racing naps are here - each selected by our expert tipsters based on form, pace, track conditions and betting value to help you find the best chances of a winner at the top betting sites.
Today's Horse Racing NAPs
Our top tipsters return with their best bets for Monday'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 - Monday, 16 February
Nap of the Day: Upfordebate - 2:35pm Carlisle
Trainer: Patrick Neville | Jockey: Brian Hughes | Odds: 9/4
Now racing off a mark some 23lb higher than when winning on his second start over fences at Hexham last August, the Patrick Neville-trained Upfordebate, successful in three of his next four outings at Perth and Sedgefield (twice), suffered his one defeat over fences since finishing fifth on this course over an inadequate 2m 5f on this course in July, when pulled-up at Hexham in October, a race in which only 3 of the 9 runners managed to complete the course. Given a break since cruising home under top weight at Sedgefield in December, Brian Hughes’ mount steps-up into Class 3 company for the first time but is fancied to continue his excellent form over the bigger obstacles with a victory in this Challenger Staying Series Qualifier in receipt of between 5lb and 23lb from his 6 rivals.
Charlie McCann's Horse Racing Nap - Monday, 16 February
Nap of the Day: Wolfburg - 4:05pm Carlisle
Trainer: Sandy Thomson | Jockey: Callum Bewley | Odds: 4/1
WOLFBERG failed to stay 3m1f at Catterick last time but travelled like a very well handicapped horse and his previous win at Wetherby from a 6lbs lower mark is good form beating Athair Mor almost ten lengths. The latter ran a good race when runner up – also at Catterick – last week. The selection has never won righthanded and only run one decent race in five starts going clockwise which tempers confidence, but he has improved dramatically for the application of cheekpieces and tongue-tie in his last two starts and this stiff two-and-a-half-mile trip looks his optimum.
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What is a Nap of the Day?
In horse racing betting, a nap is a tipster's strongest selection of the day - the horse they believe offers the best chance of winning based on form, track conditions, trainer/jockey stats and pace analysis.
Our nap of the day is hand-picked with a blend of data and expert insight, making it one of the most reliable daily pointers for serious punters.
Whether you're new to racing or looking to sharpen your wagers, understanding the logic behind the horse racing naps can help you place more-informed bets.
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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