Free horse racing tips for Sunday, May 18 at Naas, Newmarket and Ripon

Handicappers' nap

Be Frank (4.45 Newmarket)
Ran well here twice last year, running his best race for Ian Wiliams when a close fourth over course and distance in September off 7lb higher. Has gone well fresh before and is well weighted if ready to go here.
Paul Curtis

Be Frank16:45 Newmarket

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Jky: Cieren Fallon Tnr: Ian Williams

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Beaujolais Nouveau (3.40 Ripon)

Ben Haslam's filly travelled strongly but was locked up on the rail for much of last month's return over course and distance. She's one to keep firmly on side and can start a winning spree.
Richard Russell

Beaujolais Nouveau15:40 Ripon

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Jky: Andrew Mullen Tnr: Ben Haslam

The Punt nap

Babouche (4.33 Naas)

Ran well in the circumstances when Ger Lyons said she was in need of the run at Cork last time and the Group 1 winner can take a big step forward.
Matt Rennie 

Babouche16:33 Naas

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Jky: Colin Keane Tnr: G M Lyons

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Speed figures

Babouche (4.33 Naas)

Looked in need of the run when fourth on seasonal reappearance, but if repeating the figure she clocked when beating Whistlejacket in the Phoenix Stakes, she can beat that rival again.
Craig Thake

Babouche16:33 Naas

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Jky: Colin Keane Tnr: G M Lyons

Newmarket nap

Treanmor (3.45 Newmarket)

Charlie Appleby always has a nice newcomer for this race and this son of Frankel is well regarded at Moulton Paddocks.
David Milnes

Treanmor15:45 Newmarket

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Jky: William Buick Tnr: Charlie Appleby

Dark horse

Roberto Escobarr (5.15 Newmarket)

Group 3 winner for previous connections in 2023 and drops to his lowest mark in four years. He should improve a bundle for his return at Epsom in April.
Sam Hardy

Roberto Escobarr17:15 Newmarket

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Jky: Marco Ghiani Tnr: Ian Williams

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