Horse Racing Tips: Two Backed By Three Experts In Naps Table
Irish Racing is back today with Dundalk hosting an evening card, while there are once again three British meetings to enjoy. Here we hone in on the most popular Naps, the statistics to keep an eye on today and a round-up of the racing news...
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Follow The Leaders
There was no success for any of the top three in the Naps table yesterday, but nevertheless some of the big names in the competition are siding with some strong chances today. On The Nose remains top of the tree and DAWN OF LIBERATION is their pick in the 18:45 at Southwell as the best bet of the day. Ruth Carr's charge came third last time out and has been dropped a pound for that effort, which looks lenient, and in an eminently winnable race should go close.
West Country in second heads to the final race at Taunton for his best bet of the day, OAKLEY'S WAY in the 17:20. Anthony Honeyball has booked Sam Twiston Davies for the ride and on his sole start thus far in his career, he ran well despite greenness to finish third back in December. Honeyball will have been hard at work ironing out that green edge to him and if he has progressed once more, he should be the one to beat.
Finally, Brian Flanagan has Irish racing to get stuck into again and waits for the 19:00 at Dundalk for his Nap, WAYNE R WALKER. The horse is a big price to scoop this competitive handicap, and with a win Flanagan may well go back to the top of the leaderboard. He is still a maiden after 21 runs and was only fifth last time out here over C&D. He does at least have top freelancer Seamie Heffernan booked to ride, so maybe it will be 22nd time lucky!
- On The Nose - Dawn Of Liberation - 18:45 Southwell - P&L: £17.11
- West Country - Oakley's Way - 17:20 Taunton - P&L: £15.35
- Brian Flanagan - Wayne R Walker - 19:00 Dundalk - P&L: £8.29
Tuesday's Most Popular Naps
Just two horses have been opted for as the Nap by three experts today, the first coming at Newcastle in the 15:35. HELLO JUDGE represents Ann Hamilton and he is a tough front running type. He won on his penultimate start before being beaten by another decent prospect last time out, so the money coming for him may be indicative that connections believe he is ready to get back in the winners' enclosure in the North East.
The other horse fancied by three experts is CELTIC ART for the in-form Jeremy Scott yard. He was last seen here finishing third, which on the ground was a fair effort considering he is known to prefer a sounder surface and it was soft that day. Thankfully he gets good to soft today and with Rex Dingle in the plate and the yard on fire, he could end up being value against the favourite at the time of writing Toonagh Warrior.
How About Stat?
Jeremy Scott is still basking in the glow of his Cheltenham success, but he has continued the fine form and now tops the form table with a 56% strike-rate. Check out more statistics for today's racing below...
Hot Trainers
trainer | strike rate |
---|---|
Jeremy Scott
Wins: 5
Runs: 9
|
56% |
Ed Dunlop
Wins: 2
Runs: 4
|
50% |
David Thompson
Wins: 3
Runs: 6
|
50% |
Richard Spencer
Wins: 4
Runs: 8
|
50% |
Stuart Coltherd
Wins: 2
Runs: 5
|
40% |
Dylan Cunha
Wins: 2
Runs: 5
|
40% |
Richard Hughes
Wins: 4
Runs: 10
|
40% |
Jennie Candlish
Wins: 3
Runs: 8
|
38% |
Stuart Edmunds
Wins: 5
Runs: 14
|
36% |
Rod Millman
Wins: 3
Runs: 10
|
30% |
Olly Murphy
Wins: 7
Runs: 23
|
30% |
Jamie Snowden
Wins: 4
Runs: 15
|
27% |
Micky Hammond
Wins: 4
Runs: 15
|
27% |
Robbie Llewellyn
Wins: 2
Runs: 8
|
25% |
Philip Kirby
Wins: 4
Runs: 16
|
25% |
David Simcock
Wins: 3
Runs: 12
|
25% |
Hot Jockeys
jockey | strike rate |
---|---|
Joe Williamson
Wins: 4
Runs: 11
|
36% |
Harry Skelton
Wins: 10
Runs: 31
|
32% |
Paul Mulrennan
Wins: 8
Runs: 28
|
29% |
Brian Hughes
Wins: 7
Runs: 24
|
29% |
Sean Kirrane
Wins: 3
Runs: 11
|
27% |
David Egan
Wins: 3
Runs: 12
|
25% |
Clifford Lee
Wins: 4
Runs: 17
|
24% |
Phil Dennis
Wins: 3
Runs: 13
|
23% |
Danny McMenamin
Wins: 3
Runs: 13
|
23% |
Charlie Hammond
Wins: 5
Runs: 23
|
22% |
Jack Tudor
Wins: 5
Runs: 23
|
22% |
Hollie Doyle
Wins: 9
Runs: 42
|
21% |
Rowan Scott
Wins: 4
Runs: 19
|
21% |
Harry Cobden
Wins: 7
Runs: 35
|
20% |
Sean Quinlan
Wins: 3
Runs: 15
|
20% |
Top Course Jockeys
jockey | strike rate |
---|---|
Harry Cobden | 29% |
Kielan Woods | 27% |
Jonjo O'Neill Jr | 23% |
Freddie Gingell | 21% |
Patrick Wadge | 20% |
Top Course Trainers
trainer | strike rate |
---|---|
Paul Nicholls | 28% |
Tjade Collier | 27% |
Venetia Williams | 25% |
Olly Murphy | 21% |
Donald McCain | 21% |
Ann Hamilton | 20% |
Olly Murphy | 20% |
Longest Travellers
runner | odds |
---|---|
13/8 |
|
2/1 |
|
5/2 |
|
9/2 |
|
16/5 |
|
17/1 |
|
460/1 |
|
19/1 |
|
8/1 |
Top Trainer/Jockey Combo's
First Run After Wind Op
runner | odds |
---|---|
Trainer:
Mark Gillard
Race:
Taunton 14:20
|
12/1 |
Trainer:
Joe Tizzard
Race:
Taunton 15:50
|
6/1 |
Course & Distance Winners
runner | odds |
---|---|
Trainer:
Peter Bowen
Race:
Taunton 14:20
|
95/1 |
Trainer:
Nigel Hawke
Race:
Taunton 14:20
|
65/1 |
Trainer:
Micky Hammond
Race:
Newcastle 14:35
|
6/5 |
Trainer:
Jamie Snowden
Race:
Taunton 15:20
|
14/1 |
Trainer:
Sue Smith
Race:
Newcastle 15:35
|
6/1 |
Trainer:
Rebecca Menzies
Race:
Newcastle 16:05
|
7/1 |
Trainer:
Denis Gerard Hogan
Race:
Dundalk 17:00
|
15/2 |
Trainer:
Laura Hourigan
Race:
Dundalk 17:00
|
7/2 |
Trainer:
Luke Comer
Race:
Dundalk 17:30
|
16/1 |
Trainer:
Luke Comer
Race:
Dundalk 17:30
|
26/1 |
Trainer:
David Simcock
Race:
Southwell 18:45
|
9/2 |
Trainer:
Scott Dixon
Race:
Southwell 18:45
|
11/1 |
Trainer:
Kevin Michael Smith
Race:
Dundalk 19:00
|
17/1 |
Trainer:
Luke Comer
Race:
Dundalk 19:00
|
15/2 |
Trainer:
John C McConnell
Race:
Dundalk 19:30
|
16/1 |
Trainer:
Mark Loughnane
Race:
Southwell 19:45
|
19/1 |
Trainer:
Antony Brittain
Race:
Southwell 19:45
|
5/1 |
Trainer:
Michael Herrington
Race:
Southwell 20:15
|
11/2 |
Trainer:
Luke Comer
Race:
Dundalk 20:30
|
32/1 |
First Time Blinkers
runner | odds |
---|---|
Trainer:
Brian Ellison
Race:
Southwell 16:15
|
15/2 |
Trainer:
Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero
Race:
Newcastle 17:05
|
7/1 |
Trainer:
Charlie Wallis
Race:
Southwell 17:15
|
65/1 |
Trainer:
J Larkin
Race:
Dundalk 19:00
|
50/1 |
Trainer:
Luke Comer
Race:
Dundalk 20:30
|
8/1 |
First Time Hood
runner | odds |
---|---|
Trainer:
Ella Pickard
Race:
Taunton 14:50
|
290/1 |
Trainer:
Donal Kinsella
Race:
Dundalk 19:30
|
23/1 |
First Time Tongue Strap
runner | odds |
---|---|
Trainer:
Tjade Collier
Race:
Newcastle 14:35
|
12/1 |
Trainer:
Ryan Potter
Race:
Taunton 14:50
|
50/1 |
Trainer:
Joe Tizzard
Race:
Taunton 15:50
|
6/1 |
Trainer:
Brian Ellison
Race:
Southwell 16:15
|
15/2 |
Trainer:
Denis Gerard Hogan
Race:
Dundalk 17:00
|
14/1 |
Trainer:
Lucinda Russell
Race:
Newcastle 17:05
|
19/2 |
Trainer:
Dylan Cunha
Race:
Southwell 17:15
|
19/2 |
Trainer:
B F Brookhouse
Race:
Southwell 17:15
|
15/1 |
Trainer:
Ms Sheila Lavery
Race:
Dundalk 17:30
|
5/1 |
Trainer:
Ian Williams
Race:
Southwell 18:45
|
27/1 |
Trainer:
John Andrew Kinsella
Race:
Dundalk 19:00
|
80/1 |
Trainer:
George Boughey
Race:
Southwell 19:15
|
11/1 |
Trainer:
Donal Kinsella
Race:
Dundalk 19:30
|
23/1 |
Trainer:
Jack Jones
Race:
Southwell 20:15
|
75/1 |
Trainer:
S M Duffy
Race:
Dundalk 20:30
|
26/1 |
First Time Visor
runner | odds |
---|---|
Trainer:
Peter Bowen
Race:
Taunton 14:20
|
95/1 |
Trainer:
B F Brookhouse
Race:
Southwell 17:15
|
15/1 |
Racing News Round-Up
- Sine Nomine To Head To Ayr - After she claimed the Cheltenham Hunters Chase in thrilling fashion, Sine Nomine will head to Ayr for the Scottish National as her next assignment. It would be a phenomenal ending to a stunning season were she to win there too.
- Nick Rockett Strong In Fairyhouse Market - The Irish Grand National is the highlight of Easter Monday and Willie Mullins' Nick Rockett - who skipped Cheltenham - is the strong favourite to scoop the pot.