Templegate’s Wednesday NAP: Silver State Aims for Hat-Trick
Templegate, The Sun’s resident racing tipster, has highlighted Silver State as the Nap (Next Best) for Wednesday, February 18, 2026. The horse, trained by Jack Channon, is looking to secure a hat-trick of wins after recent victories at Newcastle and Wolverhampton.
Silver State’s Rising Form
The gelding’s partnership with jockey Rose Dawes appears to be a winning formula. Their recent success at Newcastle followed an earlier win at Wolverhampton, demonstrating consistent performance. Despite carrying a 6lb penalty from the latest triumph, Templegate believes this won’t hinder Silver State’s chances at Kempton.
Other Wednesday Picks to Watch
Beyond the Nap, Templegate has identified several other horses with strong potential on Wednesday’s cards. Falco Des Pins is nominated as the Next Best (NB) at Ludlow, benefiting from the resurgence of trainer Venetia Williams and having recently undergone a wind operation. Westlain, also racing at Ludlow, is tipped as a treble chance, showing promising form in recent muddy conditions.
Kempton and Ludlow Dominate the Selections
Kempton Park features prominently in Templegate’s selections, with Comic Hero identified as a Lucky 15 contender. The three-year-old was narrowly beaten at Newbury on its final start as a two-year-old and is expected to perform well. Further Kempton picks include Beauty Generation, Crimson Rambler, Silent Strike, Ziggy’s Condor, and Solarize.
Southwell and Full List of Tips
Southwell also features in the tips, with selections including Bank On Frank, William Cody, Midnight Jukebox, Pertemps, Heaven Smart, and Asa. A complete list of Templegate’s Wednesday tips is as follows:
- LUDLOW: 2.00 Island Bridge, 2.33 Hornica, 3.05 Holetown, 3.35 The Newest One, 4.05 Westlain (treble), 4.35 Falco Des Pins (nb), 5.05 Name Me Nicely
- SOUTHWELL: 2.20 Bank On Frank, 2.55 William Cody, 3.25 Midnight Jukebox, 3.55 Pertemps, 4.25 Heaven Smart, 4.55 Asa
- KEMPTON: 5.30 Silver State (nap), 6.00 Beauty Generation, 6.30 Crimson Rambler, 7.00 Comic Hero (L15), 7.30 Silent Strike, 8.00 Ziggy’s Condor, 8.30 Solarize
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a NAP? A NAP is the tipster’s best bet of the day.
- What is a Next Best (NB)? The Next Best is the second most confident selection.
- What does a ‘Lucky 15’ entail? A Lucky 15 is a multiple bet consisting of four selections, with various combinations of singles, doubles, trebles, and a four-fold accumulator.
- Where can I locate the best prices for these horses? Links to best price comparisons are provided alongside each horse selection.
