Nap Of The Day

• What Does ‘Nap’ Mean In Horse Racing?
• Why Are Naps Important For Racing Fans?
• Nap Tables
• Where To Find Todays’ Naps
• Racing Naps Summary

If you’re familiar with horse racing, then you’ll have heard of the naps that are often ranked on racing publications and displayed on racing websites.

However, new horse racing fans may be confused at the term ‘nap of the day’, and we hope this guide helps clear things up if that’s the case.

We’ll first talk about what the term ‘nap’ means, before discussing why they’re important and where you can find them.

Let’s dive right in by discussing what naps mean.

What Does ‘Nap’ Mean In Horse Racing?

Believe it or not, the term ‘nap’ actually comes from Napoleon - a popular card game. The game originates from France, and involves the player excitedly proclaiming ‘Napoleon’ when they feel as though they’ve won the game.

The term was adopted by the horse racing community, shortened to nap, and is used by racing tipsters to discuss the very best tip of the day. naps indicate which horses are a good bet for their respective race.

Naps can vary from source to source, but they always involve the same principle - a tipsters’ opinion for the best selection of the day.

Naps can be a handy tool, but they are by no means foolproof. As we’ll discuss in more detail below, there are a few things you should be aware of as you research them. An important thing to keep in mind is that naps are only the opinions of that particular tipster, meaning that there really is no set-in-stone favourite across the board.

Why Are Naps Important For Racing Fans?

If you’re new to betting on horse racing and do not have the knowledge to discern a favourite from a long-shot, then naps can be very useful and can save you from a lot of proverbial headaches.

You’re essentially trusting a tipster to make a prediction for you, but you don’t always have to follow their word. If you’re unsure about that particular nap, then take a look at what other tipsters are saying. If they’re in unanimous agreement that a certain horse will win, then there’s a good chance that you should bet on that horse.

It’s also difficult to follow all of the horse racing events across the world at the same time. To make the selection process smoother and easier, then reading tipsters’ picks can be very handy.

Nap Tables

Naps tables detail and the top picks of the day. The best tip of the week is placed first, whilst all other selections are placed accordingly.

Naps tables can be very helpful in distinguishing the most accurate tipsters from the rest, so be sure to keep an eye out for them. They’re often published in racing posts and on horse racing-related websites.

If you come across a particular tipster who is frequently on the top-end of the nap tables, then you know that they are accurate and worth following.

Where To Find Todays’ Naps

There are several avenues to find naps, from websites to tipsters. However, not all tips are created equal, and you should do plenty of research prior to taking somebody else's word as gospel.

1. Websites And Newspapers

There are an abundance of horse racing-related websites out there, and the majority of these will offer tips on upcoming races.

A lot of the major horse racing websites will have an in-house tipster, though this isn’t always the case. Like anything else, horse racing sites can vary in terms of quality and reputation, so we recommend sticking to the most popular ones.

You can also find nap tables in racing-related newspaper articles. However, given its popularity and worldwide distribution, most information can be found on the Internet.

2. Tipsters

Tipsters are the people behind naps, and they’ll have a detailed knowledge of the sport and its upcoming events. If you’re unsure about a race or are new to horse racing in general, then tipsters can be a great help as they’ll eliminate all the fuss and you don’t have to go through the aggravation of the research process. Some tipsters also provide virtual racing tips.

However, there are a few things you should keep in mind as you’re deciding on the best tipster. Let’s take a look at them below:

Reputation

Tipsters’ reputations can fluctuate depending on how accurate they are. Whilst it’s unfair to expect a tipster to always get things right, there are a few out there who are a lot more trusted than others.

The best tipsters tend to have the best naps, so make sure you’re confident in your tipster before taking their suggestions. There are a lot of ‘expert’ tipsters out there who are anything but, so be sure to steer clear of these.

Accuracy

Every tipster has a ‘strike rate’ where their level of success and accuracy is measured. No tipster has a spotless 100% record, but anything over 50% is considered strong.

The more accurate a tipster is, the better their naps will be on average.

Price

Not every tipster has a paid service, but enough of them do for us to mention. If you are going to subscribe to a tipster, make sure that their services are affordable and worth their price.

Plenty of trusted tipsters do not charge, and all you need to do to access their tips is follow them on their social media pages.

Racing Naps Summary

Naps are selected by tipsters and are, in their educated opinion, favourites for a particular horse race or event.

The term ‘nap’ originates from the card game napoleon, where players exclaim the name when they think they’ve won. The term was adopted by the horse racing community decades ago and has remained ever since.

To find the best naps, it’s worth reading the most professional and most trusted racing publications (either digitally or via newspapers) as well as following tipsters with strong reputations.

The sport can throw out the occasional shock winner, however, so remember that naps can sometimes be completely wrong.

We hope that this guide has taught you all you need to know about naps, and the concept of them isn’t so daunting.