Cheltenham November Meeting tips: Friday 13 November
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★ The Selector's NAP · Day 1
Triple Trade 3/1, Jilly Cooper Veterans' Handicap Chase (14:55 UK)
Triple Trade has the same Racing Post Rating as market leader Thunder Rock (151) but a far better topspeed figure (140 to 122), and he carries 4lb less (10st 13lb against 11st 3lb). A winner last time out, he looks the better bet at 3/1.
Tips by day: Friday 13 November · Saturday 14 November · All days
Day 1: NAPs and tips Latest
Keno Black 5/1
Keno Black shares the best Racing Post Rating in the field (129) with the favourite Glancing Jack, yet carries 8lb less (11st 3lb against 11st 11lb) and won last time out. At 6/1 he looks the value in a big-field handicap.
Backup: High Fibre (4/1)
Intosomethinggood 100/30
With Derryhassen Paddy a non-runner, Intosomethinggood tops the declared field on Racing Post Rating (149) and has the second-best topspeed figure (134), having won two of his last three. At 4/1 he looks the pick of a tight Listed novice chase.
Backup: Kingston Narcissus (100/30)
Jonbon 1/2
Jonbon heads this four-runner Grade 2 on both Racing Post Rating (173) and topspeed figure (163), and has finished first or second in each of his last five starts. Gidleigh Park is only a point behind on Racing Post Rating, but Jonbon's class and consistency make him the one to beat.
Backup: Gidleigh Park (13/8)
Triple Trade 3/1 ★ NAP
Triple Trade has the same Racing Post Rating as market leader Thunder Rock (151) but a far better topspeed figure (140 to 122), and he carries 4lb less (10st 13lb against 11st 3lb). A winner last time out, he looks the better bet at 3/1.
Backup: Thunder Rock (11/4)
Woodstock Octo 6/1
Woodstock Octo is unbeaten in his one start and has the best topspeed figure in the field (125), a dozen clear of Lock Stock's 113. At 11/2 he is a fair price for the sharpest figures, though the step up to Grade 2 is a gamble.
Backup: Lock Stock (4/1)
Tuppence 13/2
Tuppence has won his last two starts and shares the best Racing Post Rating in the field (126) while carrying 10lb less than topweight King's Scholar (11st 4lb against 12st). Only Way Of Stars has a better topspeed figure (122 to 121), and 6/1 looks fair for a progressive type.
Backup: Way Of Stars (9/2)
What Pat's NAPs players are backing
The most-backed horse in each race on Day 1, from 425 players' picks. Shown once the day's picks are locked.
Most popular NAP: Jonbon (20% of players' NAPs)
| Race 1 · 13:10AIS Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle | Glancing Jack | 31% |
| Race 2 · 13:45Mucking Brilliant Paddy Power Novices Chase | Kingston Narcissus | 27% |
| Race 3 · 14:20Shloer Chase | Jonbon | 67% |
| Race 4 · 14:55Jilly Cooper Veterans' Handicap Chase | Thunder Rock | 30% |
| Race 5 · 15:30Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle | Divine Diva | 32% |
| Race 6 · 16:00Valda Energy Novices' Handicap Hurdle | Way Of Stars | 18% |
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Cheltenham November Meeting: the key races
- The Paddy Power Gold Cup (handicap chase): The feature of the meeting over about 2m4½f on the Saturday, and one of the most competitive handicap chases of the autumn.
- Greatwood Handicap Hurdle: A strong two-mile handicap hurdle on the Sunday that has thrown up future graded-race winners.
- Shloer Chase (Grade 2): A key two-mile chase early in the season and a pointer to the Tingle Creek and the Champion Chase.
How Cheltenham November Meeting tips & predictions work on Pat's NAPs
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Cheltenham November Meeting tips and predictions: FAQs
What are the tips for Cheltenham November Meeting?
The Selector, our AI tipster, gives a NAP, a pick and a one-line reason for every race at Cheltenham November Meeting. The tips are free to read and go live as soon as the racecards are declared, usually a day or two before racing. The feature races include the The Paddy Power Gold Cup and the Greatwood Handicap Hurdle.
What is The Selector's NAP for Cheltenham November Meeting?
The Selector's NAP, its single most confident selection, is Triple Trade (3/1) in the Jilly Cooper Veterans' Handicap Chase. Triple Trade has the same Racing Post Rating as market leader Thunder Rock (151) but a far better topspeed figure (140 to 122), and he carries 4lb less (10st 13lb against 11st 3lb). A winner last time out, he looks the better bet at 3/1. A NAP scores double points if it wins.
What is the most popular NAP among Pat's NAPs players at Cheltenham November Meeting?
On Day 1, Jonbon was the most popular NAP, picked by 20% of the players who named one.
When is Cheltenham November Meeting and where is it held?
Cheltenham November Meeting is run from 13 November 2026 to 15 November 2026 at Cheltenham.
Is Pat's NAPs free to play?
Yes. Pat's NAPs is a free prediction game with no stake and no purchase. You pick one horse to win in each race, name your NAP for double points, and climb the leaderboard. Any odds shown are for information only.
How do I play Cheltenham November Meeting on Pat's NAPs?
Sign up free, pick one horse to win in each race at Cheltenham November Meeting, and name your most confident pick as your NAP for double points. Your score is the starting-price odds of your winners, so the leaderboard rewards smart picking. There's £150 overall plus £25 Day 1, £75 Day 2, £75 Day 3 every race day up for grabs.
What is the feature race at Cheltenham November Meeting?
The Paddy Power Gold Cup (handicap chase). The feature of the meeting over about 2m4½f on the Saturday, and one of the most competitive handicap chases of the autumn.