
Racing Tips Today – 9 October 2025: Top 3 NAPs, Big-Name Picks & Latest News

Seven meetings keep punters busy this Thursday with action at Bath, Ayr, Thurles, Tramore, Chelmsford, Newcastle and Exeter. There’s a mix of turf and all-weather to get stuck into, and plenty of short-priced favourites looking to deliver. We’ve rounded up the key NAPs from across the tipster ranks, plus RaceOlly an other big names' best bets and the latest headlines from around the tracks.
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Today's NAPs Table Top 3
Chris Connolly is now just under £3 ahead of nearest challenger Matt Polley in the NAPs competition, and were both horses to win today at current prices the gap would be seriously tight! In third place remains The Brigadier, who goes for a well backed runner at Chelmsford as his best chance of a winner.
Tipster | NAP | Race / Time | Odds | P&L £ |
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Chris Connolly (Norwich Evening News) | Wobwobwob | Ayr 3:25 | 5/1 | 26.63 |
Matt Polley (Ipswich Star) | Signcastle City | Chelmsford 6:45 | 7/1 | 23.88 |
The Brigadier (punterslounge.com) | Cardinal Point | Chelmsford 4:35 | 15/8 | 18.83 |
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Templegate & Other Big Names’ NAPs
Templegate, Robin Goodfellow and Newsboy are three of the biggest names in newspaper tipping and it can pay to grab their best bet early. We have got you covered with the trio's naps below...
- Templegate: Lord Bertie — Ayr 3:25
- Robin Goodfellow: Giant — Chelmsford 7:15 (9/2)
- Newsboy: Ticktyboo — Newcastle 7:30 (11/2)
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Racing News Round-Up
- Toby out to follow in dad's footsteps - Tomorrow a new Moore will take another step in his burgeoning riding career, with Ryan's seventeen year old son Toby set to ride his first race under rules aboard VALDORCIA in tomorrow's 4:05 at Kempton. He will be in the famous royal blue silks of Godolphin and claiming seven for Charlie Appleby.
- Mullins set to send Anzadam to Newcastle - In the same silks as last season's super sub Fighting Fifth hero Sir Gino, ANZADAM is set to make the trip across the Irish Sea to Newcastle to represent Closutton in the prestigious early season race. It could be some contest with Constitution Hill and The New Lion also set to take part!