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'The Foret ticks a lot of boxes' - rookie trainer Danny McLoughlin eyeing big Longchamp prize after Magny Cours lands Group 3

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Cork: 'The Foret ticks a lot of boxes' - rookie trainer Danny McLoughlin eyeing big Longchamp prize after Magny Cours lands Group 3

'She's the pick of the bunch' - Denis Harney with three tips on Monday

'He has unfinished business over fences' - Denis Harney with two tips at Ballinrobe

View from Ireland

Diamond Necklace flirting with the realms of greatness - but will need another career-best to beat this hardy Group 1 winner

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3.25 Deauville: Diamond Necklace flirting with the realms of greatness - but will need another career-best to beat this hardy Group 1 winner

Just how good is Giant Sequoia? Aidan O'Brien's latest promising juvenile remains ante-post Derby favourite with a gritty performance

Curragh: just how good is Giant Sequoia? Aidan O'Brien's latest promising juvenile remains ante-post Derby favourite with a gritty performance

Dylan Browne McMonagle goes on a Curragh rampage with stunning 723-1 five-timer

Victory on Debutante Stakes winner Green Empress and an exciting Juddmonte colt the highlights on a spectacular day for Ireland's champion jockey

Jockey Gary Noonan airlifted to hospital as racing delayed for nearly an hour at Killarney following fall

Killarney: jockey Gary Noonan airlifted to hospital as racing delayed for nearly an hour following fall

Denis Harney's play of the day at Naas

<h2 data-end="192" data-start="161">What is your Nap of the Day?</h2>Our Nap of the Day is our most confident selection – the single best bet on the day’s racecard, chosen by our top tipsters. In racing circles, a "Nap" is the tipster’s strongest fancy, the horse they believe has the best chance of winning.It’s ideal for punters looking for just one quality bet to follow rather than tackling a full racecard or accumulator. We highlight the Nap early each day, complete with detailed reasoning and race analysis to back it up.<h2 data-end="697" data-start="662">How do Nap of the Day tips work?</h2>Unlike Lucky 15s or accumulators which include multiple selections, the Nap of the Day is a single win tip. It’s simple – one horse, one race, and full focus from our analysts.The Nap is usually picked from the UK or Irish meetings and is based on a combination of:<ul data-end="1103" data-start="971"><li data-end="1000" data-start="971">Recent form and consistency</li><li data-end="1043" data-start="1001">Ideal ground, trip, and track conditions</li><li data-end="1066" data-start="1044">Jockey/trainer stats</li><li data-end="1103" data-start="1067">Market confidence or late whispers</li></ul>You can back it as a single or use it as a strong anchor in your own multiples or Lucky 15s.<h2 data-end="1230" data-start="1199">Why follow a Nap of the Day?</h2>Following a Nap is a great way to keep betting focused and disciplined. It reduces the temptation to overbet and gives you one strong, reasoned chance to root for – with all the homework already done.Our Nap is picked with profit, not popularity in mind. It may be a favourite, but we’re just as likely to go for value horses at bigger prices if we think the edge is there.It’s ideal for:<ul data-end="1782" data-start="1629"><li data-end="1669" data-start="1629">Casual punters who want one strong tip</li><li data-end="1734" data-start="1670">Experienced bettors looking for insight from seasoned tipsters</li><li data-end="1782" data-start="1735">Anyone looking for a trusted daily racing bet</li></ul><h2 data-end="1823" data-start="1784">How do you pick your Nap of the Day?</h2>Our Nap is selected from hours of analysis by professional tipsters who watch every UK and Irish race, often multiple times. We combine:<ul data-end="2095" data-start="1962"><li data-end="1997" data-start="1962">Video reviews and sectional times</li><li data-end="2026" data-start="1998">In-depth stats and ratings</li><li data-end="2056" data-start="2027">Course bias and draw trends</li><li data-end="2095" data-start="2057">Trainer patterns and notebook horses</li></ul>We won’t just tip the short-priced favourite unless it genuinely offers value. Every Nap is backed up by clear reasoning, and many have excellent strike-rates thanks to our form-first approach.<h2 data-end="2323" data-start="2292">What other tips do you have?</h2>Explore our full range of betting tips for today:<ul><li data-end="2374" data-start="2325"><a href="https://racingpost.com/horse-racing-tips/news/opinion/verdicts/behind-enemy-lines/">Lucky 15 Tips</a></li><li data-end="2374" data-start="2325"><a href="https://racingpost.com/horse-racing-tips/accumulator/">Accumulator Tips</a></li><li data-end="2374" data-start="2325"><a href="https://racingpost.com/horse-racing-tips/ante-post-tips/">Ante-Post Tips</a></li></ul>

Play of the day

'This step up in distance can bring out her best' - Denis Harney with two tips at Naas

Royal Ascot winner snubs Ebor in favour of Irish St Leger Trial as Joseph O'Brien plots ambitious Australian path

4.35 Curragh: Royal Ascot winner snubs Ebor in favour of Irish St Leger Trial as Joseph O'Brien plots ambitious Australian path

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Denis Harney is a reporter at the Racing Post, having been with the newspaper since 2025.

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