Ben Linfoot has the Thursday best bets with the Nap in action at Chelmsford.
Thursday selections
MERRIMACK – 19.30 Chelmsford (NAP)
MERRIMACK looks a point and shoot job in his current form which could aid 7lb claimer Harry Vigors in the Cosy Dining In The Fairwood handicap over five furlongs at Chelmsford on Thursday evening. The son of Showcasing went close over six here last time but his last three wins have been over five and he can take advantage of his lower all-weather rating in this company. Trainer Stuart Williams is in good form and he’s well used to picking the right races for his sprinters at this track.
THERE RUNS MARY – 14.10 Ffos Las
We might have some jumps action Thursday with no anticipated problems at Ffos Las and it’s noticeable Olly Murphy sends THERE RUNS MARY for the DragonBet Handicap Hurdle over 2m4f at 14.10. The trainer is two from three at Ffos Las in the month of January and it’s no wonder he thinks this is a good opportunity for the six-year-old mare as she can improve significantly going out in trip. She won here at 1/33 and has been keeping on well over two, but she’s bred for more of a trip being a full-sister to 2m4f winner She’s A Fine Wine and this looks a great opportunity under Sean Bowen.
IRISH CHORUS – 14.30 Taunton
IRISH CHORUS has made a nice start over fences and she can go in again in the 12 February Valentines Meeting Novices’ Handicap Chase at Taunton. Alan King’s seven-year-old won a three-runner race at Leicester last time out but she could only go up 2lb for that while the experience she gained can be of benefit to her in this race. There’s little to fear in this line up and it looks a good next opportunity for her to get another victory on the board.
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2025-26 winners (Naps competition Oct 19 - Apr 25)
- My Champion 11/4
- Fasol 4/1
- Nebras 7/2
- Mapledurham 5/2
- Soldierofthestorm 9/4
- Lake Como 11/10
- Ballymackie 5/6 (NAP)
- Kruger Park 3/1
- Indeevar Blue 9/2
- Kitzbuhel 13/8
- Gazette Bourgeoise 7/2
- Supreme Malinas 7/2
- Heart Over Head 4/1
- Saint Cyr De Pail 7/2
- Westcombe 7/4
- Intervention 7/2
- One Big Bang 8/11
- Zryan 4/1
- David's Well 6/4 (NAP)
- Atreides 5/4
- Salver 6/4 (NAP)
- Castanea Breeze 3/1
- Ribble Vibe 6/4
- Medieval Gold 6/5
- Fierce Warrior 11/10
- Mambonumberfive 5/2 (NAP)
- Bibendum 85/40
- Seasmoke 10/3
- Teardrops 2/1
- Secret Vino 11/2
- Blenkinsop 7/4 (NAP)
- Roaring Conquest 6/4
- Molto Bene 7/4
- Nocte Volatus 11/4
- Sparkling Duke 9/2
- Chuggy 11/10
- Germanic 3/1
- Special John evens
- Fat Harry 5/4 (NAP)
- Formel Park 3/1 (NAP)
- Sixmilebridge 6/4 (NAP)
- On The Go 2/1 (NAP)
- Ikarak 13/8
- Clearpoint 3/1
- Bahadur 2/1 (NAP)
- L'Empire Vert 3/1 (NAP)
- Without Compromise 2/1
- Solarize 3/1
- Hartington 7/1
- Bloodsweatandtyres 9/2
- Pep Talking 13/2
- Tigers Moon 8/11
- Sea Poetry 2/1
- Fine Interview 7/2
- American Flight 7/1 (NAP)
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