Free horseracing tips for Saturday, April 18 at Ayr, Nottingham and Thirsk

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The Punt nap

Pounding Poet (1.45 Ayr)

Fast-finishing third at this meeting a year ago and his third last time at Newbury in December reads well.
Robbie Wilders

Pounding Poet13:45 Ayr

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Jky: Stan Sheppard Tnr: Tom Lacey

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Handicappers' nap

Tutti Quanti (2.20 Ayr)

Never got in the race after playing up at the start in the Champion Hurdle, but still ran fairly well. The form of his previous wide-margin Newbury defeat of dual subsequent winner Wellington Arch suggests he will take all the beating if on his best behaviour.
Steve Mason

Tutti Quanti14:20 Ayr

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Jky: Harry Cobden Tnr: Paul Nicholls

Eyecatcher

Stirrup Cup (2.47 Thirsk)

Beaten a neck over course and distance recently after having to wait for a run, the Tim Easterby-trained sprinter can earn quick compensation.
Richard Lowther

Stirrup Cup14:47 Thirsk

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Jky: David Allan Tnr: Tim Easterby

Speed figures

Captain Hugo (2.20 Ayr)

Won the highly competitive Morebattle Hurdle in a very fast time and this novice may still be some way ahead of the handicapper.
Craig Thake

Captain Hugo14:20 Ayr

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Jky: Sean Houlihan Tnr: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

Dark horse

Frantic (4.37 Nottingham)

Impressive on her debut when finishing a close second at Leicester. Didn’t take to the all-weather on her next start, and returning to turf could spark a revival.
Liam Watson

Frantic16:37 Nottingham

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Jky: George Downing Tnr: Ed Walker

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