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The Champion Hurdle picture remains murky - can Greatwood winner Alexei thrust himself into championship contention?

Raceday Intel

1.35 Wincanton: the Champion Hurdle picture remains murky - can Greatwood winner Alexei thrust himself into championship contention?

Will Jonbon be over his Clarence House heroics or does Paul Nicholls have the trump card again with Pic D'Orhy?

3.35 Ascot: will Jonbon be over his Clarence House heroics or does Nicholls have the trump card again with Pic D'Orhy?

'He competes off a career-low mark and has conditions in his favour' - Richard Birch with a Plumpton chaser to back

Pricewise Extra

'His stable is in flying form' - Richard Birch expects Plumpton hurdler to continue yard's hot streak

Top tipsters

Can Bathgate land a third success at his beloved Catterick? Analysis and trainer quotes for feature handicap hurdle

3.00 Catterick: can Bathgate land a third success at this track? Analysis and key quotes for feature handicap hurdle

Richard Birch's play of the day at Catterick

<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

Plumpton Placepot picks: Richard Birch's selections for the £50,000 guaranteed pool

Tote Betting

'She certainly knows how to get a tune out of him' - Richard Birch with a big-priced fancy on Sunday

'He can make all at a track which suits that style of running' - Richard Birch with a strong Kempton fancy

Richard Birch has tipped a winner in each of his three columns this year - check out his latest fancies for Monday

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St James's Palace Stakes (Group 1) (Colts)

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Clear Insurance Management Handicap Hurdle

Karen Poulter Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Racing To School Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)

Happy 80th Birthday David Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Stratford Supporting Racing Staff Week Novices' Limited Handicap Hurdle

19th July Is Ladies Day Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle

Napoleons Casino Hull Dine In Style From £35 EBF Novice Stakes (GBB/IRE Incentive Race)

Connexin Ultrafast Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

Coachman Caravans Classic Handicap

Napoleons Casino And Restaurant Hull Handicap

Churchill Tyres Handicap

Biffa North Handicap

British EBF Fillies' Novice Stakes (GBB/GBBPlus Race)

Every Race Live On Racing TV Handicap

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Theakston Brewing Legends Since 1827 Handicap

PD Hook Gallop Handicap

Next Meeting Wednesday 1st July - Book Now Handicap

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Ascot Stakes (Heritage Handicap) (GBBPlus Race)

Copper Horse Stakes (Handicap) (GBBPlus Race)

Book To Stay At Wolverhampton Holiday Inn Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

Free Race Replays On attheraces.com EBF Restricted Novice (EBF Restriced Race Qual') (GBB) (Div I)

Cavani Modern Gentleman Handicap

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Sky Sports Racing Virgin 512 Classified Stakes

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