What does “NB” mean in horse racing?
Tipping
NB — A tipster’s “next best” — their second-most-confident pick after the nap.
Also: next best
NB stands for next best. It’s the selection a tipster rates second only to their nap — a strong fancy, just below their headline bet of the day.
Where the nap is the single strongest shout, the NB gives you a second pointer without muddying the message: nap first, NB second. Some tipsters list an NB at each meeting they cover.
Related terms
NapA tipster’s single most confident selection of the day.
Each-wayTwo bets in one — half on your horse to win, half on it to place.
Frequently asked questions
Is an NB a good bet?
It’s the tipster’s second-strongest pick — less conviction than the nap, but more than the rest of the card. Treat it as a supporting selection, not the main one.
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