Lay Of The Day Horse Racing Tips: Andy Newton’s Pick On Saturday 13th January

Andy Newton continues with his Lay Of The Day horse racing tips on Saturday 13th January 2024, where he’s got one horse to take on at Warwick.

Lay Of The Day Horse Racing Tips: Saturday 13th January 2024

The UK horse racing cards on Saturday come from Kempton, Warwick, Wetherby, Chelmsford (AW) and Wolverhampton (AW), with eight races being shown LIVE on ITV Racing.

See below Andy Newton’s lay of the day tip – a fancied horse that he makes a case on why it might NOT win.

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Andy Newton’s LAY OF THE DAY: 12:40 Warwick – DONNACHA

This Nigel Hawke runner – DONNACHA – will be a popular pick here after a string of fair efforts at Cheltenham. Plus, has an overall consistent profile that has seen him finish in the top three in four of his five hurdles starts.

However, despite this, he’s still only managed one win and that came by just a neck at Chepstow back in October this season and also on good-to-soft ground.

The ground on at Warwick on Saturday will be slightly softer and to date both times he’s raced in conditions described as ‘soft’ has been beaten (3rd & 4th).

Yes, he’s eased in grade here and that will, of course, help, but as a result has to shoulder 11st 11lbs in weight and this will be the biggest burden he’s had to carry by some way. The previous high was 11-3, when runner-up to Impose Toi at Cheltenham two runs back.

The Nigel Hawke Yard Are Just 1-from-20 With Their Hurdlers At Warwick

Two other minor negatives are that jockey Lorcan Murtagh will be riding for the first time. Plus, this will also be the horse’s debut run at Warwick.

Finally, the Nigel Hawke yard boast just a 7% record at the track (2-from-30) with their runners and just 1-from-20 with their hurdlers. These are less than inspiring course stats.

So, overall there seems enough to take the horse on with. We’ll also have eight others in the race on our side, including the promising JP McManus-owned Klitschko, plus recent Fontwell scorer Word Has It.

We’ve more horse racing free tips here – including our daily NAP of the Day and Lucky 15 selections.

Recent Results……..

• Friday 12th Jan: Twenty Twenty (3rd)
• Thursday 11th Jan: Post Chaise (3rd)
• Wednesday 10th Jan: Marchetti (UP)
• Tuesday 9th Jan 24: Gypsy Whisper (NR)
• Monday 8th Jan 24: Macho Mania (UP)
• Sunday 7th Jan 24: Eldorado Allen (UP)
• Saturday 6th Jan 24: Georges Saint (3rd)
• Friday 5th Jan 24: Innisfree Lad (3rd)
• Thursday 4th Jan 24: Hardy Boy (3rd)
• Wednesday 3rd Jan 24: Big R (UP)
• Tuesday 2nd Jan 24: Fia Fuinidh (2nd)
• Monday 1st Jan 24: Inch House (2nd)
• Sunday 31st Dec 23: Lost In Time (UP)
• Saturday 30th Dec 23: Collectors Item (UP)
• Friday 29th Dec 23: Gypsy Lee Rose (UP)

What Is Lay Betting On Horse Racing?

In short lay betting is to bet on something NOT to happen.

With the introduction of betting exchanges like Betfair, punters can now bet on a horse or a team NOT to win by effectively becoming a bookmaker.

This can be done by staking against a horse or team on a betting exchange.

For example, if you think a horse won’t win a race and it’s 3.00 (2/1). Then you could lay this horse for £10.

If the horse loses, you will win £10 (less any set commission). Or if the horse wins you will have to pay out £20 (just like a bookmaker would).

See below another example – if you were to oppose Galopin Des Champs at 2.80 for £10.

You can see the liability if the horse wins would be £18. Or if the horse loses you will win £10 (less any commission).