Today's Horse Racing Tips: Zumurud has optimum conditions for big run at Catterick

Ryan's Bride to relish the new trip at Catterick

16:15 Catterick - Back Midnite Bride @ BSP

The presence of David O'Meara's Passing Nod makes this an interesting race; as the in-form trainer's runner is bidding for the hat-trick following a pair of wins on the all-weather.

However, I quite like the claims of Kevin Ryan's Midnite Bride despite her wide draw.

She caught the eye with the way she travelled at Hamilton two runs back, and then subsequently gained another podium finish when she charged home over Catterick's 6f last time. The trip was inadequate, and she found it happening all a bit too quickly there.

The step up with the extra furlong will suit and there is forecast rain for Tuesday. If that materialises, that could boost her chances too as she enjoyed the softer conditions at Hamilton.

Zumurud can strike for the first time this season

16:50 Catterick - Back Zumurud @ BSP

The 0-80 7f handicap at 16:50 looks a good race for Tuesday standards, and plenty hold claims for being well-handicapped.

Those comments most certainly apply to Rebecca Bastiman's Zumurud - who has a good opportunity to build on an eye-catching run last time.

He was one of a number of unlucky runners over Catterick's 6f in a good race, and slightly better than today's grade. Zumurud was asleep in the stalls and missed the break, and he was always chasing his tail.

However, he made a strong move up the inside and stayed on ever so well, and that was a big improvement on his first effort of the season.

The grey is nicely treated from 80 and has a good draw in 5. He has form on different types of ground too.