Nap of the Day — Friday 23 October 2026
Our tracked Nap record
Backtested over 2026-01-17 to 2026-10-22 — independently re-checked out-of-sample, not cherry-picked.
Full results summary & methodology →
Recent Naps
| Date | Selection | Result | SP | P/L | Running |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct | Pahlavi | — 14th | 10/1 | -1.00 | -17.6 |
| 21 Oct | Sapphos Word | — 2nd | 2/1 | -1.00 | -16.6 |
| 20 Oct | Conquer The Breeze | — 6th | 9/2 | -1.00 | -15.7 |
| 19 Oct | Wo Wo Never | — 3rd | 3/1 | -1.00 | -14.7 |
| 18 Oct | Way Down South | — 7th | 9/2 | -1.00 | -13.7 |
| 17 Oct | Flashy Boy | — 4th | 5/2 | -1.00 | -12.7 |
| 16 Oct | Boston Max | — 2nd | 9/2 | -1.00 | -11.7 |
| 15 Oct | Shifra | — 5th | 3/1 | -1.00 | -10.7 |
| 14 Oct | Seeyainthesuninn | 🟢 Won | 9/4 | +2.25 | -9.7 |
| 13 Oct | Romotoso | — 8th | 3/1 | -1.00 | -11.9 |
| 12 Oct | Starburster | — 4th | 3/1 | -1.00 | -10.9 |
| 11 Oct | Film Set | — 3rd | 3/1 | -1.00 | -9.9 |
| 10 Oct | Majestic Jude | — 6th | 2/1 | -1.00 | -8.9 |
| 9 Oct | Mini Getaway | — 2nd | 10/3 | -1.00 | -7.9 |
| 8 Oct | Roxa Love | — 3rd | 5/1 | -1.00 | -6.9 |
| 7 Oct | Brookside La | 🟢 Won | 11/4 | +2.75 | -5.9 |
| 6 Oct | Stiletto | — 4th | 3/1 | -1.00 | -8.7 |
| 5 Oct | Currumbin | — 2nd | 6/4 | -1.00 | -7.7 |
| 4 Oct | James The Brave | 🟢 Won | 3/1 | +3.00 | -6.7 |
| 3 Oct | Mr McWhinny | — 2nd | 5/2 | -1.00 | -9.7 |
Why Big Harry is our Nap
Big Harry is the most clear-cut selection on the card today: our rating makes it the standout in the 4:30 at Doncaster (William Hill Price Boosts Every Day Handicap Stakes (Div I)), and the market agrees it's a leading player at 16/5.
The numbers behind the pick:
- Our rating: 100/100 — ranked #1 of 13 runners
- Recent form: 321-61
- Official rating: 82
- Market view: ~17.9% implied chance
What is a "Nap"?
In horse racing, a nap is a tipster's single most confident selection of the day — the one bet they'd stake the most on. The term dates back to the card game Napoleon, where calling "nap" meant betting you'd win every trick.
Our Nap is chosen purely by data. Every runner on the day's UK and Irish cards is scored by our ratings model (recent form, a consensus market line, and speed figures where available). The Nap is the horse that stands out furthest from its rivals on that rating. It's our flagship pick, with our strongest tracked record — every Nap is settled at SP and published, win or lose.
Frequently asked questions
What does "nap" mean in horse racing?
A nap is a tipster's single most confident selection of the day — the one they would stake the most on. The term comes from the card game Napoleon, where "going nap" meant betting you would win every trick.
How do you choose your Nap of the Day?
It is picked purely by data. I rate every runner on the day's UK and Irish cards on form, the market and speed figures, and the Nap is the horse my rating separates from its race by the biggest margin — taken only at a fair price of roughly 2/1 or bigger.
Why don't you nap short-priced favourites?
My data shows that short favourites (odds under about 2/1) don't return a profit over time, even though they win often. Insisting on a bigger price is the single biggest difference between a losing record and a profitable one, so the Nap skips them.
What time is the Nap posted, and does it change?
The Nap is published every morning and locks once posted, so it never drifts through the day — what you see is what I backed. It only ever changes if the horse becomes a non-runner.
How is the Nap record measured?
Every Nap is settled at the industry Starting Price at level one-point stakes and logged win or lose — no cherry-picking. The live ROI, strike rate and full history are shown on this page and on the results page.
Is the Nap of the Day free?
Yes. The Nap is free every day, with no signup needed — and you can get it free by email each morning too.