Splash to make waves at Wincanton

COCONUT Splash can deliver on his second run over fences in the Like Racing TV On Facebook Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase at Wincanton.

Evan Williams’ lightly-raced fiveyear-old showed plenty of promise when taking minor honours behind Anemoi at Chepstow five weeks ago on his start following a 303-day absence. He was only beaten a length and a half despite being short of room at the final fence.

Coconut Splash had been unfortunate not to be unbeaten in three races over hurdles last season.

Nabbed by a nose at Aintree on his debut, the gelding fell at the final flight when holding every chance at Newbury before making it third time lucky at Wetherby. He could have a big future over fences.

Dropped slightly in trip can see Sizable Sam make amends for a narrow defeat on his hurdling debut.

Jeremy Scott’s five-year-old looked likely to justify favouritism at this track when he took the lead two out, but he was headed just before the last and could not get back to the winner, Jeremy Pass.

However, he was only beaten two and a quarter lengths and compensation awaits in the Watch On Racing TV Novices’ Hurdle back at the Somerset venue.

All Hail Caesar got off the mark over jumps at Wetherby after three tries and can follow up in the Millbry Hill Handicap Hurdle.

The six-year-old has appreciated the step up three miles plus on his last two starts and showed he is not lacking in stamina.

A staying-on third over this course and distance last month, All Hail Caesar went two places last time and a 9lb rise looks reasonable.

Sir Charles Punch shaped well on his first start over hurdles and can reap the benefit by opening his account in the racingtv.com Juvenile Hurdle.

The Sir Percy gelding took a little time to get the hang of his new discipline, but will have learnt plenty.

He did not win in 12 races on the level, but did show some ability and jumping could be his game in the long term.