Newsboy is the Daily Mirror’s horse racing tipster, and this page carries his latest selections — his NAP, next best and full-card tips — updated every morning as they’re published in the paper.
Newsboy is the pen name of David Yates, the Mirror’s racing correspondent since 2002 and one of the most widely followed newspaper tipsters in Britain. Below you’ll find today’s Newsboy tips, followed by how he works and where to find more pundit selections.
Newsboy’s Tips Today
Newsboy’s selections for today’s racing, as published in the Daily Mirror. Odds correct at the time of writing and subject to change.
Who is Newsboy?
Newsboy is the pseudonym used by the Daily Mirror’s horse racing tipster, David Yates. Using a tipster name rather than a byline is a long tradition in British tabloid racing journalism, and Newsboy sits alongside names like The Sun’s Templegate as one of the most recognised in the sport.
Yates has been the face of the Mirror’s racing tips since 2002, but his connection with racing runs far deeper. Before the Mirror he worked with Timeform — the authoritative ratings and form service — as well as the Racing Post and At The Races, giving him a depth of knowledge across form analysis, ante-post markets and broadcast racing that few newspaper tipsters can match. He remains a familiar face on ITV Racing and Racing TV.
What is a NAP, and why does Newsboy’s matter?
A tipster’s NAP is their single most confident selection of the day — the bet they’d back above all others. Newsboy publishes a NAP most racing days, and it’s the pick his readers track most closely. Because he’s pricing up a bet for every race against tight newspaper deadlines, his NAP is where his strongest opinion lands, and it’s the selection most worth noting each morning.
When are Newsboy’s tips published?
Newsboy’s tips are published in the Daily Mirror and on mirror.co.uk, usually on the morning of racing, and are added to this page as they appear. Around the biggest meetings — Cheltenham, the Grand National, Royal Ascot and Glorious Goodwood — the Mirror’s racing coverage expands, and Newsboy often shares ante-post selections in advance as well as his daily picks.
How to back Newsboy’s tips with a free bet
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More horse racing tips and pundits
Newsboy is one of several expert voices we track. For more selections and race-by-race analysis from the leading names in racing:
- Tom Segal (Pricewise) tips — the Racing Post’s Pricewise column
- NAP of the Day — our single strongest daily selection
- Lucky 15 Tips — four selections across the day’s cards
- ITV Racing Tips — free tips for every televised race
Frequently asked questions
Who is Newsboy in the Daily Mirror?
Newsboy is the pen name of David Yates, the Daily Mirror’s horse racing tipster since 2002. He previously worked with Timeform, the Racing Post and At The Races.
What is Newsboy’s NAP today?
Newsboy’s NAP is his single most confident selection of the day. Today’s NAP and full selections are listed in the tips table above, updated each morning.
Where are Newsboy’s tips published?
In the Daily Mirror and on mirror.co.uk, usually on the morning of racing. We add them to this page as they appear.
Is Newsboy the same as David Yates?
Yes. Newsboy is the tipster name used by David Yates, the Mirror’s racing correspondent.
Does Newsboy tip for big festivals?
Yes — Newsboy provides expanded coverage and ante-post selections for major meetings including Cheltenham, the Grand National, Royal Ascot and Glorious Goodwood.
More racing tips and guides: NAP of the Day · Lucky 15 Tips · ITV Racing Tips · Tom Segal Pricewise tips · Best Odds Guaranteed explained
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