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

Updated: August 17, 2025 at 3:38 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 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, August 18th

KELPIE GREY is fancied to benefit from dropping back to 6f after weakening late over a mile here last week, with Paul Mulrennan again in the saddle for Jim Goldie.

Horse: Kelpie Grey
Trainer: Jim Goldie
Race: 7:15pm Ayr

Charlie McCann's Horse Racing Nap - Monday, August 18th

IN THE AIR has only gone up 2lb for his Uttoxeter success over the minimum trip and still looks well treated, being 5lb lower over fences than hurdles, with proven form at the distance

Horse: In The Air
Trainer: Alastair Ralph
Race: 3:57pm Stratford

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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