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 Friday'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 - Friday, 9 January
Nap of the Day: Tonal - 8:30pm Wolverhampton
Trainer: Ian Williams | Jockey: Ryan Kavanagh | Odds: 7/2
The Ian Williams' yard is in fine form, and the progressive TONAL looks well placed to follow up his course-and-distance success from last week, that win marking his fourth victory in five starts and leaving him still 1lb well-in under a 5lb penalty. Despite now racing 22lb higher than for the first of those wins, the gelding again teams up with 5lb claimer Ryan Kavanagh and can go close once more.
Charlie McCann's Horse Racing Nap - Friday, 9 January
Nap of the Day: El Granjero - 2:02pm Exeter
Trainer: Clive Boultbee-Brooks | Jockey: Ned Fox | Odds: 10/1
With Exeter likely to ride nearer soft than good after overnight rain, this competitive novices' limited handicap looks set to suit proven mudlarks. Preference is for EL GRANJERO, who shaped with plenty of promise when fourth at Aintree on his seasonal return and, with his point and hurdle wins coming on soft ground going right-handed, looks well placed to strike under a 5lb-claiming Ned Fox despite a two-month absence.
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?
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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