What is a NAP in horse racing?

A NAP is the tipster’s strongest pick of the day. It is the horse they trust most based on form, conditions and value, but it should never be seen as a guaranteed winner.

What is an each-way bet in horse racing?

An each-way bet covers two outcomes: your horse winning or placing. It is often used when backing a horse at bigger odds with a fair chance of finishing near the front.

Where can I find free horse racing tips in Ireland today?

You can find free horse racing tips in Ireland today on BetBrothers, with daily selections and clear race insight to help you judge the day’s cards more confidently.

How accurate are horse racing predictions?

Horse racing predictions are never certain. Good tips can point you towards stronger chances or better value, but results depend on many race-day factors.

What time are Irish horse racing tips published each day?

Irish horse racing tips are usually published in the morning, once the day’s racecards, ground updates and early market moves are clearer.

What is Best Odds Guaranteed (BOG) and do Irish bookmakers offer it?

Best Odds Guaranteed means you get the better price if the Starting Price is higher than the odds you took. Many Irish bookmakers offer it, but terms can vary.

What are the biggest horse racing festivals in Ireland for betting?

The main Irish racing festivals for betting include Punchestown, Galway, the Dublin Racing Festival, the Irish Derby Festival and Irish Champions Festival.

How do I read a horse's form in Ireland?

Look at recent results, ground, distance, track, jockey and trainer form. In Ireland, the going matters a lot, especially when conditions turn soft or heavy.

Today’s Horse Racing Predictions

Last update at 14 April, 2026⏲️ Reading time: 3 minutes

Irish Horse Racing Calendar: Key Races & Festivals

Festival / Race	Venue	2026 Dates	Key Race
Dublin Racing Festival	Leopardstown, Dublin	31 Jan – 1 Feb	Irish Gold Cup (Grade 1)
Cheltenham Festival (Irish interest)	Cheltenham, UK	Mar	Gold Cup, Champion Hurdle
Irish Grand National	Fairyhouse, Meath	Easter Monday (5 Apr)	Irish Grand National
Punchestown Festival	Punchestown, Kildare	28 Apr – 2 May	Punchestown Gold Cup
Irish Guineas	The Curragh, Kildare	2–3 May	Irish 2000 & 1000 Guineas
Irish Derby Festival	The Curragh, Kildare	27–28 Jun	Irish Derby (Group 1)
Galway Races	Galway (Ballybrit)	27 Jul – 2 Aug	Galway Plate & Galway Hurdle
Irish Champions Weekend	Leopardstown & Curragh	12–13 Sep	Irish Champion Stakes
Leopardstown Christmas Festival	Leopardstown, Dublin	26–29 Dec	Christmas Hurdle

How We Make Our Irish Horse Racing Predictions

What You’ll Find in Our Tips
Instead of focusing on picking a favourite as many punters do, we do more in-depth analysis of the track condition and check how different horses perform on different grounds. We look into the trainer’s form and the win rate of the jockey. That´s why we have the best horse racing tips Ireland.
Data & Sources We Use
To support our free horse racing tips in Ireland, we focus on getting verified information from Horse Racing Ireland (HRI), and we cross-reference it with specialized breeding and form databases. With this approach, we’re able to track bloodlines, past performance, and speed ratings in detail.
Last-Minute News & Declarations
To be able to produce more accurate today’s horse racing tips, we track late non-runners and major odds movements using trusted sources like The Irish Field. Because we follow last-minute stable updates and race-day news, we’re able to create more accurate betting tips.
Best Odds for Every Prediction
Finally, to identify the best odds for our horse tips today, we track the odds provided by several bookmakers and look out for Best Odds Guaranteed. This is because we want to get you the bookmakers with the highest possible return.

FAQ. FAQs

What is a NAP in horse racing?
A NAP is the tipster’s strongest pick of the day. It is the horse they trust most based on form, conditions and value, but it should never be seen as a guaranteed winner.
What is an each-way bet in horse racing?
An each-way bet covers two outcomes: your horse winning or placing. It is often used when backing a horse at bigger odds with a fair chance of finishing near the front.
Where can I find free horse racing tips in Ireland today?
You can find free horse racing tips in Ireland today on BetBrothers, with daily selections and clear race insight to help you judge the day’s cards more confidently.
How accurate are horse racing predictions?
Horse racing predictions are never certain. Good tips can point you towards stronger chances or better value, but results depend on many race-day factors.
What time are Irish horse racing tips published each day?
Irish horse racing tips are usually published in the morning, once the day’s racecards, ground updates and early market moves are clearer.
What is Best Odds Guaranteed (BOG) and do Irish bookmakers offer it?
Best Odds Guaranteed means you get the better price if the Starting Price is higher than the odds you took. Many Irish bookmakers offer it, but terms can vary.
What are the biggest horse racing festivals in Ireland for betting?
The main Irish racing festivals for betting include Punchestown, Galway, the Dublin Racing Festival, the Irish Derby Festival and Irish Champions Festival.
How do I read a horse's form in Ireland?
Look at recent results, ground, distance, track, jockey and trainer form. In Ireland, the going matters a lot, especially when conditions turn soft or heavy.