Racing Tips Today - Friday 13th February 2026
Known as a day of bad luck and with caution advised, the tipsters in the racing world will be hoping to shun the stereotypes about Friday the 13th and instead give their followers an early Valentines' present with some winners today. As always, we are on hand to round up all the NAP table leaders' best bets, the selections from some of the biggest names in newspaper tipping and to bring you the latest racing news prior to an informative weekend...
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Today’s NAPs Table – Top 3
The NAPs leaderboard has a new-look top three for Friday 13 February, with Wolverhampton dominating the prime spots and a Kelso pick rounding out the podium. Andrew Mount heads the table with a late sprint handicap selection at Dunstall Park, while Rory Paddock is also targeting the evening action. Melissa Jones keeps it jumps-focused with a Kelso runner in a competitive handicap hurdle.
| Tipster | NAP | Race/Time | Odds | P&L £ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Mount | Sam's Xpress | Wolverhampton 19:45 | 7/2 | £25.10 |
| Rory Paddock | South Coast Star | Wolverhampton 19:15 | 11/1 | £18.63 |
| Melissa Jones | Liberty Coach | Kelso 14:30 | 15/2 | £14.42 |
RaceOlly's Friday Selections
Two bets apiece from Kelso and Chepstow complete the staking plan for RaceOlly, you can see his tips for today right here.
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Templegate & Other Big Name Best Bets
The newspaper heavyweights have gone in different directions for Friday, with Templegate keeping it jumps-based at Kelso, Robin Goodfellow siding with an all-weather runner at Wolverhampton and Newsboy landing on a Chepstow handicapper. These NAPs often shape the market through the day, particularly once price moves start to appear close to post time.
- Templegate – Milcree (Kelso 15:35) 9/4
- Robin Goodfellow – Age Of Time (Wolverhampton 17:15) 7/2
- Newsboy – Delta Blues Belle (Chepstow 16:55) 1/1
Racing News Round-Up
- Ascot Chase... Or Veterans' Chase? - Tomorrow's feature race at Ascot will see ten year old Jonbon take on eleven year old Pic D'Orhy and twelve year old Edwardstone. Not the usual case for a Grade 1, but it should be a fascinating contest nonetheless!
- Hendo issues bring it on challenge to Mullins - Constitution Hill's spin on the flat at Southwell, prompted by a prize money boost for a novice race from the track, could have more jumps stars involved as Willie Mullins has floated the idea of sending some challengers. Nicky was in a jovial mood when asked about the musing from Mullins, telling the Closutton maestro to come over himself so they can go out for dinner post race!