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2026 Northumberland Plate pinstickers' guide: runners, tips, key quotes and Phill Anderson's ratings for every contender

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Phill Anderson's play of the day at Newmarket

<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

'He appears to have plenty in his favour' - Phill Anderson is back with three tips for Thursday's racing

Top tipsters

Amo Racing youngster is the one to beat in Listed feature, but will the quick turnaround prove her undoing?

12.15 Newmarket: Amo Racing youngster is the one to beat in Listed feature, but will the quick turnaround prove her undoing?

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Tote Betting

Jan Brueghel, Kalpana and more mean the Hardwicke is a Group 1 in all but name - but these five top judges are predicting an upset

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A right royal handicap plot? How the King and Queen are in pole position for a winner on Tuesday - with the help of Willie Mullins

5.00 Ascot: a right royal handicap plot? How the King and Queen are in pole position for a winner on Tuesday - with the help of Willie Mullins

'We believe he's talented - we've gelded him since his last run and his trainer thinks it's brought out plenty of improvement'

'He's been laid out for this since last year' - key insight for Saturday's big betting race as 29 line-up in Victoria Cup

2.20 Ascot: 'He's been laid out for this since last year' - key insight for Saturday's big betting race as 29 line-up in Victoria Cup

1,000 Guineas pinstickers' guide: runners, tips, key quotes and Phill Anderson's ratings for every contender

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Rachel Jones Memorial Novices' Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)

Shuile Warrior was withdrawn. Price at time of withdrawal 14/1. Rule 4 applies to bets struck prior to withdrawal but not to SP bets - deduction 5p in the Pound. New market formed.

Wrexham Evening Handicap Chase

Tom Jones Live At Chester Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle

RF Miller & Co Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)

Lakes Luxury Loo's Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

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Cartmel Priory Cofe School Amateur Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle

Holker Homes Handicap Chase

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Zyn In The Moment British EBF Fillies' Novice Stakes (GBB/IRE Incentive Race)

Turners Apprentice Handicap

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MW Window Systems Handicap

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Talasey Restricted Novice Stakes (For Horses In Bands B, C And D) (GBB Race)

Supporting Racing Staff Week Handicap

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First Furnishings' Front Runners Handicap

QuinnBet Best Odds Guaranteed "Confined" Handicap (For Horses Which Have Not Won In 2026)

QuinnBet Daily Free Bet Fillies' Handicap

British Stallion Studs EBF Restricted Maiden Fillies' Stakes (EBF Restricted Race Qual') (GBB)

QuinnBet Classified Stakes

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JenningsBet In Delves Hoppings Fillies' Stakes (Group 3) (Fillies & Mares)

JenningsBet In Bradford Gosforth Park Cup Handicap

JenningsBet In Pelton Handicap

JenningsBet Over 200 Shops Handicap

JenningsBet In Shiremoor Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Wicklow Way was withdrawn. Price at time of withdrawal 16/1. Rule 4 does not apply.

JenningsBet In Newcastle Amateur Jockeys' Handicap

probio-energy.com Reduced Carbon Fuels Handicap

Keadeen Hotel Irish EBF Maiden

Diageo Luxury Spirits Irish EBF Median Auction Maiden

Silken Thomas And Lock 13 Handicap

Schweppes Trophy Handicap

Fitzpatrick's Mercedes-Benz Apprentice Derby Handicap

Collared was withdrawn. Price at time of withdrawal 11/1. Rule 4 applies to bets struck prior to withdrawal but not to SP bets - deduction 5c in the Euro. New market formed.

McGuinness Maintenance Services Irish EBF Maiden

O'Driscolls Irish Whiskey Irish EBF Stayers Handicap

Corinthian Challenge Charity Race Series

Spillers Racehorse Cubes Handicap Stakes 0-105

Prix Adelaide (Handicap) (Polytrack)

Prix du Polygone (Chmpt Paris Turf des Apprentis & Jeunes Jockeys) (Conditions) (Polytrack)

Prix de Margny-les-Compiegne (Maiden) (Polytrack)

Prix Palomelle (Claimer) (Polytrack)

Prix du Carrefour de l'Armistice (Handicap) (Polytrack)

Prix de Rethondes (Handicap) (Polytrack)

Prix du Chateau de Compiegne (Handicap) (Polytrack)

Prix de Compiegne Cite Imperiale (Handicap) (Polytrack)

Phill Anderson is a tipster at the Racing Post, having worked for the company since 2017.

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