Racing Tips Today - Monday 16th February 2026
Monday’s action brings another competitive afternoon of winter racing, with the jumps season continuing to take centre stage and plenty of in-form yards looking to keep momentum rolling. We’ve lined up everything you need to get set for the day, with racing tips today focusing on the latest NAPs table leaders, the headline newspaper selections and the key talking points from around the tracks as punters search for the best bets.
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Today’s NAPs Table – Top 3
The NAPs leaderboard is where the most reliable performers tend to separate themselves over time, and today’s top three are the ones setting the standard right now. These are the current leading experts on the Naps Table, each putting forward a best bet from today’s cards as they look to keep their edge at the summit.
| Tipster | NAP | Race/Time | Odds | P&L £ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Mount (Racing and Football Outlook) | Parish Star | Carlisle 15:05 | 10/11 | 23.10 |
| Rory Paddock (Jersey Evening Post) | Beauzon | Wolverhampton 19:00 | 5/4 | 15.63 |
| Melissa Jones (D Express) | Hierarchy | Wolverhampton 18:30 | 11/2 | 14.54 |
RaceOlly's Monday Selections
It's all eyes on Carlisle for RaceOlly as he bids to kick off the week in style and you can see his tips for today right here.
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Templegate & Other Big Name Best Bets
The newspaper heavyweights head in different directions on Monday, with Templegate siding with an all-weather runner at Wolverhampton along with Robin Goodfellow and Newsboy looking to Carlisle for their headline selections. These NAPs regularly influence the market through the afternoon, particularly once money begins to arrive close to post time.
- Templegate – Alondra (Wolverhampton 17:00) 15/8
- Robin Goodfellow – Little Miss India (Wolverhampton 20:00) 5/2
- Newsboy – Wolfburg (Carlisle 16:05) 2/1
Racing News Round-Up
- Jonbon & Pic D'Orhy Serve Up An Epic - Despite their advancing years, both JONBON & PIC D'ORHY gave the Ascot Chase their all on Saturday to dish up an awesome clash. Jumping the last it was anyone's race, but in the end Jonbon just had too much speed for his rival.
- Constitution Hill's Southwell Strut In Doubt- After the race attracted more runners than anticipated - due to the profile and prize money on offer - CONSTITUTION HILL'S proposed spin on the flat at Southwell could now take place without the Seven Barrows star. He needs four horses who got in via the ballot to not be declared to confirm his participation. Only in horse racing!