Sky Sports Racing reports a competitive card at Southwell featuring a key clash between Nicky Henderson's Big Cadillac and Dan Skelton's Blue Run in the open maiden hurdle. The race, a highlight of the afternoon's six contests, sees Big Cadillac dropping in class after failing to replicate his Chepstow bumper win, while Blue Run, a well-bred son of Blue Bresil, seeks redemption after a disappointing debut. The field also includes Zamek, who has undergone a wind operation, and Disguisedlimit, the pick of the remainder.

The card opens with William Cody and He Knows Better competing in the handicap chase, where Cody's consistent placing form under Paul O'Brien is noted, and He Knows Better, a recent Ascot victor, faces a distance drop. Closing the card is a mares' handicap hurdle featuring last-time winners Asa and Queen Of Steel, both expected to be popular contenders.