Take a look below for today’s free Lucky 15 horse racing tips and daily CHEAT SHEET from Andy Newton. Each day he serves up his NAP, NB, E/W and full Lucky 15 selections across the UK meetings.
But that’s only part of it.
He also flags up the day’s HOT TRAINERS, a LAY OF THE DAY, and any REPEAT WINNERS that are in action that won same race last season.
And if there’s anything else he feels could give you an edge on the day’s betting, he’ll include that too – like the LONGEST TRAVELLERS.
READHorseracing.com’s Andy Newton – is also a regular voice on the popular FINAL FURLONG PODCAST each week.
With his Lucky 15 tips and daily cheat sheet posted by 10am every morning (often earlier).
In short, there’s a huge amount of FREE, genuinely useful daily horse racing information here to help shape your punting.
Lucky 15 Horse Racing Tips for Today: SATURDAY 18th April 2026 🗓️
Today’s Lucky 15 selections come from Ayr, Thirsk and Bangor.
You’ll find FOUR picks, including a NAP and NB, combined into a 20/1 ‘muggy favourites’ acca for SATURDAY😉.
Andy’s recent record speaks for itself: 482 winning best bets from his last 1002 Lucky 15 selections.
💡ITV RACING TIPS: See Andy Newton’s ITV Racing tips on Saturday – for the live ITV races at Newbury and Ayr.
Horse Racing Lucky 15 Tips – Today’s ‘Muggy’ Favourites Acca 📝😉
- 1:17 Bangor: SENATOR (NAP)
- 1:37 Thirsk: BAI TONG (NB)
- 2:27 Bangor: RECKLESS SPENDING
- 4:15 Ayr: APACHE TRIBE
📈 See Andy Newton’s horse racing NAP results for 2026 below ⬇️
You can also follow Andy on X at @NewtsDailyLays.
Horse Racing NAP Of The Day Tip 🥇
1:17 Bangor: SENATOR (NAP)
It’s interesting that Gavin Sheehan comes to Bangor today – instead of riding Git Maker in the Scottish National, but there might be a reason.
Regardless, this Jamie Snowden runner stands out after a staying-on win at Market Rasen in February.
Hasn’t been out since but Jamie reports the horse in good order and improving.
He gets the handy 4lb weight-for-age allowance here too so gets 8lbs off the other two main players – Alsakib and Knock Off Soxs.
The yard are in good order too and so I’ll take Senator to govern here.
Today’s Other ‘Muggy Favs’ Lucky 15 Horse Racing Tips🏇
1:37 Thirsk: BAI TONG (NB)
Unraced Karl Burke 2yold so a lot of unknowns here.
But what we do know is the Burke team like this race – they’ve won the last two renewals.
They’ve been amongst the winners recently too and also boast a decent 31% SR with their juveniles here at Thirsk.
2:27 Bangor: RECKLESS SPENDING
Park Princess, who was down the field in the Albert Bartlett last time, is noted here and on the revised ratings she comes out on top (1lb).
But all four of her wins have come against her own sex, so does have a small bit to prove.
So the Hendo horse is slightly preferred.
Yes, he’s also on a recovery mission after fading into 7th (of 9) last time – but that was in a Grade 2 Hurdle at Haydock and should find this easier.
Prior to that he was an easy winner at Kempton back in February and a repeat of that run should be good enough to see Reckless Spending land the money.
4:15 Ayr: APACHE TRIBE
Easy winner here at Ayr back in February for the Noel C Kelly yard – going in by 13 lengths.
Has since switched to the Gordon Elliott team and been freshened up with 2 months off.
Danny Gilligan comes over for the ride (also rides Our Power in the Scottish National) and with that proven course experience will be hard to beat.
Today’s Each-Way Horse Racing Betting Tips🏇
1:10 Ayr: TRAPRAIN LAW
Pulled up in this race last year but was 2nd back in 2024 and is back rated 4lbs lower.
Heads here off the back of a decent 3rd at Musselburgh at the end of January and has been kept fresh for this since.
Is also the only CD winner in the field.
2:20 Ayr: OOH BETTY
Ran well for a long way in the County Hurdle last time at the Cheltenham Festival.
Is down a pound for that run and has form in this race – when a fast-finishing 3rd 12 months ago.
Is back rated a pound lower and only has 10-6 to carry this time (had 11st last year).
While does seem to run well in April with form figures that read 2-2-3 in this month.
3:35 Ayr: GIT MAKER
The Jamie Snowden yard are having a top season with 84 wins so far.
Was a decent 3rd in the Midlands National last time and is better off with the winner (Issac Des Obeaux) this time.
The slight drop back in trip will suit and he was third in this race back in 2024 – but is now 4lbs lower.
Stays, is well handicapped and is from a yard in good order.
“Last season was tough compared with previous campaigns for Git Maker but he has bounced back well this term and was a fine 3rd in the Midlands Grand National at Uttoxeter last time out on his favoured soft ground. Off the same mark here, it looks like he will have his preferred conditions again, so he should run a big race.” Jamie Snowden
3:10 Newbury: SHOUT
Ran 9th in the Lincoln last time so should be better for that run.
Is 5lbs better off with the winner that day Urban Lion too and has run well here at Newbury in the past too.
But the big plus is the return of Oisin Murphy to the saddle – his form on the horse reads 1-1-4.
This Crisford horse looks to have a big ‘shout’.
Worth Knowing Today 🤔
🏇1:37 Thirsk: Trainer Karl Burke has won the last two runnings – Bai Tong
🏇3:35 Ayr (Scottish National) – The last outright winning favourite was in 1999
🏇2:35 Newbury: Al Aasy won this race in 2021
🏇3:45 Newbury: Trainer William Haggas has won 2 of the last 5
Today’s Longest Travellers 🗺️
🏇1:45 AYR: KDEAUX SAINT FRAY (440 miles), Anthony Honeyball
🏇2:20 AYR: OOH BETTY (440 miles), Ben Clarke
🏇2:55 AYR: GAME COLOURS (440 miles), Ben Clarke
Andy Newton’s LAY OF THE DAY ⛔🏇❌
🏇5:45 Nottingham: PAPA DON’T PREACH
Fairly consistent gelding but the fact remains his best form has been on the AW – where all four career wins have come.
He’s had 7 silvers on the grass but is still 0-28 on the green stuff.
Plus is also only 1-25 in his recent runs too – so, for me, at the prices it’s hard to say a horse with this wins-to-runs ratio is any value
Note: Some picks can drift during the day (obviously we have no control of that) – but I’d say if they hit 8.0+ they are prob best left (for obvious reasons).
Horses Running Today That WON The Same Race Last Year (UK & Ireland) 🏇👀
🏇3:10 Newbury: EBT’S GUARD
🏇5:40 Thirsk: EMERALD ARMY
Trainer Watch 👀– Who Are The Hot Yards With Runners Today 🔥?
Trainer Watch
TOM LACEY (3-7, 43%)
- 1:45 AYR: POUNDING POET
- 2:20 AYR: GIBBS ISLAND
- 3:35 AYR: MONTREGARD
- 4:48 AYR: SEA TEMPEST
ANDREW SLATTERY (2-5, 40%)
- 2:05 BELLEWSTOWN: WHATS NEW
- 4:15 AYR: TIMESAREACHANGING
- 4:48 AYR: CLOSE HOME
HARRIET BETHELL (2-5, 40%)
- 3:23 THIRSK: CITY CAPTAIN
- 6:45 NOTTINGHAM: BEARWITH
ISMAIL MOHAMMED (2-3, 67%)
- 4:32 THIRSK: MINHAD
NICKY RICHARDS (6-9, 67%)
- 1:45 AYR: MILCREE
- 3:35 AYR: FAMOUS BRIDGE
REBECCA CURTIS (2-3 43%)
- 2:27 BANGOR: POTTERSVILLE
- 5:17 BANGOR: BERKSHIRE WOODY
Note: Trainer stats are subject to change, but are based on their runners over the last 14 days
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13:17 Bangor-on-Dee – Senator
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What Does NAP Mean In Horse Racing?
The term NAP bet or NAP of the Day in horse racing is often used by tipsters – but what does it actually stand for?
In short, it is the BEST bet of the day and the one that is thought to have the best chance of winning by that tipster.
The term ‘NAP’ is short for the word Napoleon, which comes from a French card game of the same name.
You’ve probably heard of the phrase ‘having a NAP hand’ and this is where the term comes from. Having a good, or the best hand in this card game.
Recent Andy Newton’s NAP Results ⤵️
| Date | Time | Course | Horse | Odds | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15th Dec 2025 | 1:30 | Plumpton | The Boss Bear | 5/4 | 🥇 |
| 16th Dec 2025 | 1:15 | Catterick | Passing Pleasure | 4/6 | 🥇 |
| 17th Dec 2025 | 3:30 | Ludlow | High Tea | Evs | Fell |
| 19th Dec 2025 | 2:03 | Uttoxeter | Thankyouandplease | 4/7 | 2nd |
| 20th Dec 2025 | 11:58 | Hereford | Buckna | 11/8 | 🥇 |
| 21st Dec 2025 | 1:45 | Fakenham | Kibakanto | 2/1 | 🥇 |
| 22nd Dec 2025 | 3:30 | Lingfield | Tommy’s Promise | 5/6 | 🥇 |
| 26th Dec 2025 | 1:35 | Wetherby | Konfusion | 8/11 | 🥇 |
| 27th Dec 2025 | 12:37 | Leopardstown | Kargese | 10/11 | 🥇 |
| 28th Dec 2025 | 2:30 | Leopardstown | Galopin Des Champs | 6/5 | 3rd |
| 29th Dec 2025 | 3:00 | Newbury | No Drama This End | 4/9 | 🥇 |
| 30th Dec 2025 | 1:05 | Haydock | Captain Hugo | 4/5 | 🥇 |
| 31st Dec 2025 | 2:00 | Lingfield | Tyrrhenian Sea | 13/8 | 2nd |
| 1st Jan 2026 | 2:35 | Cheltenham | Kabral Du Mathan | 8/15 | 🥇 |
| 2nd Jan 2026 | 1:00 | Ayr | Wilstar | 5/6 | 2nd |
| 3rd Jan 2026 | 2:20 | Lingfield | Westcombe | 4/5 | UP |
| 6th Jan 2026 | 7:30 | Southwell | Ellusive Butterfly | 8/11 | 🥇 |
| 7th Jan 2026 | 5:30 | Kempton | Free Your Spirit | 5/6 | 🥇 |
| 8th Jan 2026 | 12:40 | Ffos Las | Bossman Jack | 10/11 | 🥇 |
| 9th Jan 2026 | 2:43 | Naas | Kurasso Blue | 5/6 | 2nd |
| 10th Jan 2026 | 12:20 | Kempton | Baron Noir | 4/6 | 🥇 |
| 11th Jan 2026 | 2:30 | Fontwell | Park Princess | 2/5 | 🥇 |
| 12th Jan 2026 | 3:00 | Hereford | Bollin Thou | 1/2 | 🥇 |
| 13th Jan 2026 | 2:18 | Ayr | Fingle Bridge | 8/13 | 3rd |
| 14th Jan 2026 | 2:40 | Newbury | C’est Different | 11/4 | 🥇 |
| 15th Jan 2026 | 1:42 | Ludlow | Mondoui’boy | 11/10 | 🥇 |
| 16th Jan 2026 | 7:00 | Wolverhampton | Advancing | 4/7 | UP |
| 17th Jan 2026 | 3:30 | Ascot | Il Etait Temps | 2/5 | UP |
| 18th Jan 2026 | 3:00 | Windsor | Protektorat | Evs | 🥇 |
| 19th Jan 2026 | 2:50 | Lingfield | Bollin Thou | 1/3 | 🥇 |
| 20th Jan 2026 | 2:32 | Leicester | Seaview Rock | 11/10 | 🥇 |
| 21st Jan 2026 | 4:30 | Kempton | Roker Roar | 10/11 | 3rd |
| 22nd Jan 2026 | 2:05 | Huntingdon | Batwomen | 8/15 | 3rd |
| 23rd Jan 2026 | 2:05 | Warwick | Jour d’Evasion | 5/2 | 🥇 |
| 24th Jan 2026 | 3:35 | Cheltenham | Impose Toi | Evs | 2nd |
| 25th Jan 2026 | 3:10 | Sedgefield | Indian River | 4/6 | 🥇 |
| 26th Jan 2026 | 1:20 | Plumpton | Quay Item | 11/10 | 🥇 |
| 27th Jan 2026 | 1:30 | Chepstow | Misterdoc | 10/11 | UP |
| 28th Jan 2026 | 7:00 | Kempton | Palladas | 6/5 | 🥇 |
| 29th Jan 2026 | 1:33 | Wincanton | Strong Run | 6/5 | 2nd |
| 30th Jan 2026 | 1:20 | Ffos Las | Buddy Holly | 11/10 | UP |
| 31st Jan 2026 | 12:55 | Sandown | Bollin Thou | 6/4 | 🥇 |
| 1st Feb 2026 | 3:20 | Leopardstown | Lossiemouth | 4/6 | 2nd |
| 2nd Feb 2026 | 2:12 | Southwell | Wilstar | 11/10 | 🥇 |
| 3rd Feb 2026 | 1:30 | Carlisle | It’s Top | 8/13 | 🥇 |
| 4th Feb 2026 | 4:07 | Ludlow | Following Chapter | 4/6 | 2nd |
| 5th Feb 2026 | 3:20 | Lingfield | Officer Of State | 11/10 | Fell |
| 6th Feb 2026 | 4:45 | Dundalk | Valliant Force | 10/11 | 🥇 |
| 7th Feb 2026 | 2:45 | Newbury | Lulamba | 4/11 | 🥇 |
| 8th Feb 2026 | 1:50 | Navan | Zanoosh | 8/13 | 🥇 |
| 9th Feb 2026 | 4:30 | Haarar | Haarar | 10/11 | UP |
| 10th Feb 2026 | 1:35 | Ayr | Ballymackie | 4/9 | 🥇 |
| 12th Feb 2026 | 1:30 | Leicester | Grandad’s Cap | 5/4 | UP |
| 13th Feb 2026 | 1:20 | Fakenham | Morning Mayhem | 4/6 | 🥇 |
| 14th Feb 2026 | 1:35 | Wincanton | Alexei | 1/2 | 🥇 |
| 15th Feb 2026 | 1:30 | Punchestown | Pure Steel | 5/6 | 🥇 |
| 16th Feb 2026 | 1:05 | Carlisle | Johnny’s Jury | 4/7 | 🥇 |
| 17th Feb 2026 | 3:20 | Newbury | Bobby’s Nelson | 8/13 | 3rd |
| 18th Feb 2026 | 7:00 | Kempton | Comic Hero | 1/2 | 🥇 |
| 19th Feb 2026 | 1:23 | Sedgefield | Follow Your Luck | 1/4 | 🥇 |
| 20th Feb 2026 | 3:52 | Ffos Las | Morning Mayhem | 4/7 | 3rd |
| 21st Feb 2026 | 1:45 | Kempton | Precious Man | Evs | Fell |
| 22nd Feb 2026 | 2:20 | Fontwell | Gaelic Pride | 8/11 | 🥇 |
| 23rd Feb 2026 | 3:30 | Ayr | Next Twist | 4/11 | 🥇 |
| 24th Feb 2026 | 2:20 | Leicester | Fay Ce Que Voudras | 4/9 | 🥇 |
| 25th Feb 2026 | 2:50 | Wincanton | The Long Point | 5/4 | 🥇 |
| 26th Feb 2026 | 2:16 | Taunton | Cooler Than Me | 5/6 | 2nd |
| 27th Feb 2026 | 3:57 | Doncaster | Mr Griffiths | 4/11 | Fell |
| 28th Feb 2026 | 4:23 | Newbury | Kilwaughter | 3/1 | 🥇 |
| 1st Mar 2026 | 2:25 | Huntingdon | Zamek | 8/15 | UP |
| 2nd Mar 2026 | 2:45 | Southwell | Solar System | 2/1 | 3rd |
| 3rd Mar 2026 | 4:05 | Newcastle | Passing Pleasure | 8/11 | 2nd |
| 4th Mar 2026 | 4:10 | Catterick | Gaboriot | 4/5 | Fell |
| 5th Mar 2026 | 1:45 | Haydock | Ruby Island | Evs | 🥇 |
| 6th Mar 2026 | 4:43 | Exeter | Ted The Thief | 4/5 | 2nd |
| 7th Mar 2026 | 4:45 | Sandown | Norn Iron | 4/6 | 🥇 |
| 8th Mar 2026 | 1:40 | Warwick | So You Know | Evs | 2nd |
| 9th Mar 2026 | 2:10 | Taunton | Mecene | 8/11 | 🥇 |
| 10th Mar 2026 | 7:15 | Southwell | Caliban | 8/11 | 🥇 |
| 11th Mar 2026 | 4:00 | Cheltenham | Majborough | 5/6 | UP |
| 12th Mar 2026 | 2:40 | Cheltenham | Wodhooh | 5/6 | 🥇 |
| 13th Mar 2026 | 4:00 | Cheltenham | Gaelic Warrior | 11/4 | 🥇 |
| 14th Mar 2026 | 2:25 | Uttoxeter | A Pai De Nom | 5/4 | 2nd |
| 15th Mar 2026 | 2:45 | Chepstow | Boultydoolin | 8/11 | 🥇 |
| 16th Mar 2026 | 5:30 | Wolverhampton | Magnetude | Evs | 🥇 |
| 17th Mar 2026 | 5:00 | Wolverhampton | Lahan Kingman | 4/5 | 2nd |
| 18th Mar 2026 | 5:30 | Kempton | New Monarch | 4/9 | 🥇 |
| 19th Mar 2026 | 3:40 | Sedgefield | A King Of Magic | Evs | 2nd |
| 20th Mar 2026 | 3:00 | Newbury | Helnwein | 5/6 | 2nd |
| 21st Mar 2026 | 2:10 | Kelso | Khrisma | 5/4 | UP |
| 22nd Mar 2026 | 4:12 | Exeter | Mwabani | 4/6 | 2nd |
| 23rd Mar 2026 | 2:00 | Kempton | Myrighthandman | 11/10 | UP |
| 24th Mar 2026 | 4:00 | Southwell | Hillberry Hill | 4/6 | 🥇 |
| 25th Mar 2026 | 2:30 | Hereford | Lelant | 5/4 | UP |
| 26th Mar 2026 | 4:00 | Chepstow | Crystello | 6/4 | UP |
| 27th Mar 2026 | 4:50 | Wetherby | Yummy | 11/8 | 🥇 |
| 28th Mar 2026 | 4:28 | Kempton | King’s Trial | 4/7 | 🥇 |
| 29th Mar 2026 | 1:55 | Ascot | West Hill Verde | – | NR |
| 30th Mar 2026 | 4:28 | Ludlow | Jackomy | 10/11 | 🥇 |
| 31st Mar 2026 | 4:50 | Bangor | Service Minimum | 8/15 | 🥇 |
| 1st April 2026 | 2:20 | Wincanton | Grand Vendetta | 2/5 | 2nd |
| 2nd April 2026 | 7:48 | Southwell | Captain Robert | 7/4 | UP |
| 3rd April 2026 | 2:25 | Newcastle | Stateria | 11/8 | 🥇 |
| 5th April 2026 | 1:50 | Cork | Absurde | 5/6 | 2nd |
| 7th April 2026 | 3:10 | Exeter | Western Cross | Evs | 🥇 |
| 8th April 2026 | 2:30 | Fontwell | Hardly Surprising | 8/11 | 🥇 |
| 9th April 2026 | 4:50 | Fontwell | Inferno Sacree | 10/11 | 2nd |
| 10th April 2026 | 3:03 | Sedgefield | Rebel Tribesman | 8/11 | 2nd |
| 11th April 2026 | 12:45 | Aintree | Salvator Mundi | 8/11 | 2nd |
| 12th April 2026 | 3:03 | Ffos Las | Cinquenta | 4/9 | 🥇 |
| 13th April 2026 | 4:40 | Fakenham | Jamada | 4/6 | 🥇 |
| 14th April 2026 | 4:25 | Lingfield | Prizeland | 4/7 | 🥇 |
| 15th April 2026 | 3:42 | Leopardstown | Mixed Feelings | 11/10 | 🥇 |
| 16th April 2026 | 2:35 | Ripon | Urchin | 4/9 | 🥇 |
| 17th April 2026 | 5:10 | Exeter | Our Guide | 8/11 | 🥇 |
What Does NB Mean In Horse Racing?
It’s similar to a NAP – but in horse racing, NB stands for ‘Next Best’.
In simple terms, it’s the tipster’s second-strongest selection of the day. Not quite their headline pick, but the one just behind it in confidence.
How Does A Lucky 15 Horse Racing Bet Work?
A Lucky 15 is one of the most popular bets in horse racing – and for good reason.
It involves FOUR selections combined into a multiple bet.
The name ‘Lucky 15’ comes from the fact that your four picks create 15 separate bets, broken down like this:
- 6 Doubles
- 4 Trebles
- 4 Singles
- 1 Four-Fold
That’s where the 15 comes from.
A Lucky 15 is also similar to a Super Yankee, although that bet is bigger. A Super Yankee consists of 26 bets in total – 10 doubles, 10 trebles, 5 four-folds and 1 five-fold.
If you fancy today’s selections, you can use our Lucky 15 horse racing tips above to build this type of wager.
How Much Does A Lucky 15 Bet Cost?
Because there are 15 separate bets involved, your total stake is multiplied by 15.
So, for example, a £1 Lucky 15 will cost £15 in total.
If you place it each-way (covering both win and place), the cost doubles. A £1 each-way Lucky 15 would therefore come to £30.
How To Place A Horse Racing Bet?
To place a bet, head to any of the horse racing betting sites, where you’ll see all the day’s fixtures and racecards.
Go to the ‘horse racing’ section and find the meeting and race time your horse is running in. Each runner will be listed with their current odds displayed alongside.
Once you’ve opened an account and deposited funds, you’re ready to go.
Click on the horse you want to back and it will be added to your bet slip. From there, enter your chosen stake and confirm the bet.
That’s it – you’re in.
Will There Be Any Lucky 15 Horse Racing Tips Tomorrow?
Yes, simply bookmark this page and we’ll update it with a fresh set of Lucky 15 horse racing tips tomorrow.
You can also check the ITV Racing schedule to see when the free-to-air channel is next showing live racing.
