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We have jumps from Southwell on Wednesday, live on Sky Sports Racing…

3.55 Southwell – Big Cadillac and Blue Run competition opens

A wide open Data Center Gleeds Derby Maiden Hurdle is the most intriguing contest at Southwell on Wednesday.

Nicky Henderson and Dan Skelton are represented and both have strong claims.

Skelton Big Cadillac was a good winner in a Chepstow bumper in January last year, but failed to replicate that form over hurdles. He is dropping down in grade after contesting second grade company at Cheltenham in December and it will be disappointing if he is not involved under Harry Skelton.

Blue racea well-bred son of Blue Bresil, could only place seventh on debut at Warwick, but deserves another chance with market monitoring advised.

Among the others, Zamec rides on trip after undergoing wind surgery and cannot be ruled out having succeeded in two of his three starts over hurdles.

2.55 Southwell – Title by William Cody and He Knows Better

William Cody And He knows better title a field of eight for this Book the Bistro In Sherwood Handicap Chase restaurant.

William Cody, trained by Pam Sly, is a consistent type who places often but has failed to win since November 2024. He is a pound lighter than he was second in his penultimate race at Catterick and that form would put him in the mix under Paul O'Brien.

He knows better bounced back from a fall on his pursuit debut to finish second the last two times and he considers a big player with a drop in distance an interesting move given he has stayed well at Warwick.

Disguised limit seems to be the choice of the rest.

4.55 Southwell – Recent winners Asa and Queen Of Steel present

Last time winners Asa And Queen of Steel figure in a trap Mares Handicap Golf and Hurdle Gallop Package this closes the map.

That of Philippe Kirby Asa has taken to hurdles really well winning three of his six starts, including when securing the odds at Catterick earlier this month. She returns to obstacles and will certainly be popular if she is able to replicate her recent performance over the smaller obstacles.

Fergal O'Brien Saddles Queen of Steel who returned to form to clear a Leicester handicap hurdle at the Proving Ground last time out and can expect another bold bid despite a five-pound increase in weights.

The best of the rest

3.25 Southwell – Interesting bumper with some cool guys with the recently acquired model Brécharnon makes a stable debut for the Skeltons, although he will have to take a penalty for his first success. The form of Fergal O'Brien, trained Midnight JukeboxRunning PTP alone also worked very well and Smokehouse could be smart for Jamie Snowden and Gavin Sheehan.

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