October 15 / 14.45 Ffos Las

14.45

Soft

DragonBet New Website Norton’s Coin Trophy Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £9241.75
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 6 runners
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DragonBet New Website Norton’s Coin Trophy Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

7/4 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 22O16- D

Last run: 184 days

W: 11st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 134

Form & Verdict
Point winner; developed into a useful hurdler last season, winning a Fakenham novice and a Newbury novice handicap (both on good but handles soft) before ending his campaign with a highly creditable sixth in an Aintree Grade 1; should make a chaser and going left-handed seems essential to him; yard in form; interesting.
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1

18th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 110y

Class 1

13:10 Ayr

Matata

12st 0lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

Something to prove regarding current form although he didn't take to the National fences when pulled up mid-race in the Topham at Aintree last week; this is a lower grade than he's used to contesting and he's capable of playing a big role if back on song now returned to conventional fences.

14/1

2

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 19y

Class 1

16:05 Aintree

Matata

11st 13lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

Better than ever when easily winning at Cheltenham (2m4f, good) on New Year's Day and on that evidence this 5lb higher mark isn't necessarily beyond him; however, two lesser runs have followed; has to get back on track.

25/1

5th

9

12th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 127y

Class 1

16:00 Cheltenham

Matata

11st 10lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

Nearly all races at around 2m1f and the step up to 2m4f was clearly a stretch behind Jonbon in an Aintree Grade 1 last April; coped better with the trip when a convincing winner of a C&D handicap (good; has won on soft) in January but a lesser effort followed at Windsor and he aims a lot higher here.

33/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: /1714- D

Last run: 182 days

W: 10st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner on heavy ground and his two hurdle wins last season came on soft so conditions should be in his favour; wasn't always fluent over hurdles but his dam was a useful chaser in France; one to consider.
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5th

2

23rd May 2026

Good

3m 0f 30y

Class 2

16:10 Bangor-on-Dee

Cruz Control

11st 8lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Tom Lacey

Took big step back in right direction when fifth at Aintree (3m1f, good to soft) last month, in race he won the previous two seasons; still on a workable mark and has a fighting chance here if first-time cheekpieces have any positive effect.

9/4

5th

9

11th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 210y

Class 1

14:30 Aintree

Cruz Control

11st 9lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Tom Lacey

Has failed to show his form in both outings this term but a revival looks highly likely back at Aintree on return from four-month break; 2-2 over fences at this venue, namely wins in this race for the last two years (good/good to soft); had a similar prep when winning by 5l off just 1lb lower 12 months ago; commands respect in the hat-trick attempt.

11/2

Form: /541-1 C

Last run: 159 days

W: 11st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 124

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner in January 2020 for Sandy Thomson; not seen again until last December and well beaten in his first two starts for Emma Lavelle; came good in the spring, winning a Chepstow novice (2m, good to soft) before defying a penalty over 2m4f (soft) here in May; should make up into a chaser but others look stronger.
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3rd

1

3rd Oct 2024

Good To Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 3

15:30 Warwick

Manorbank

12st 0lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Emma Lavelle

Low-mileage 9yo; returned from layoff with good second at Chepstow (2m, good) in April but was tailed off at Worcester in August, after another break, and needs to put that performance behind him.

12/1

9th

1

28th Aug 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

19:40 Worcester

Manorbank

12st 2lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Emma Lavelle

Low-mileage 9yo; back over hurdles when second of nine at Chepstow (2m, good), but was finding it hard work when falling at Warwick in early May; this is a drop in grade, though.

8/1

6

11th May 2024

Good

2m 5f 0y

Class 3

19:05 Warwick

Manorbank

11st 8lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Emma Lavelle

midfield, hit 8th

4/1

Form: 42254- D

Last run: 241 days

W: 10st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 123

Form & Verdict
More exposed than his rivals and moving into his second season as a chaser but he can call upon some useful form in this sphere; has gone well fresh and the handicapper has given him a chance.
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4th

2

6th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 214y

Class 4

16:10 Uttoxeter

Llandinabo Lad

11st 10lb

J: David Bass

T: Tom Symonds

led, raced in second when headed after 3rd, lost second 2 out (usual 3 out), weakened approaching last

7/1

7

23rd Mar 2024

Soft

2m 3f 123y

Class 2

13:30 Bangor-on-Dee

Llandinabo Lad

10st 10lb

J: David Bass

T: Tom Symonds

Not firing on all cylinders over fences this season and now reverts to hurdling for first time since March 2022; given very good chance by the handicapper and has conditions to suit but needs 119-day break to have done him good.

10/1

3rd

3

25th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 3

12:20 Ascot

Llandinabo Lad

10st 5lb

J: David Noonan

T: Tom Symonds

jumped slightly left throughout, led, pressed leaders when headed 16th, weakened before 2 out

8/1

Form: 15125- D

Last run: 169 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 126

Form & Verdict
Won twice over hurdles last season (2m, soft and good to soft; handles heavy); hurdling let him down when fifth of 15 at Sandown on his handicap debut at Sandown in April; in good hands and could progress further now switched to fences.
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3rd

8

21st Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 98y

Class 2

15:34 Chepstow

Beau Balko

11st 2lb

J: Ben Bromley

T: Paul Nicholls

Largely consistent 7yo who was runner-up three consecutive times after his Wincanton win (2m4f, good) in November; slightly below form when dropped back to 2m at Newbury last month but this move back up in trip will suit and his current mark is workable.

8/1

3rd

8

21st Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 98y

Class 2

15:34 Chepstow

Beau Balko

11st 2lb

J: Ben Bromley

T: Paul Nicholls

Largely consistent 7yo who was runner-up three consecutive times after his Wincanton win (2m4f, good) in November; slightly below form when dropped back to 2m at Newbury last month but this move back up in trip will suit and his current mark is workable.

8/1

4th

3

22nd Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 92y

Class 3

17:00 Newbury

Beau Balko

11st 12lb

J: Ben Bromley

T: Paul Nicholls

Consistent type, in frame all six starts this term, including over C&D; respectable fourth of 14 in Greatwood Gold Cup over 2m4f here last time; acts on any ground; should be in the thick of things again.

4/1

OUR TIP

Form: 414- D BF

Last run: 209 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 128

Form & Verdict
Irish point winner on soft ground; confirmed the promise of his rules debut last November when making all to register a comfortable success at Chepstow (2m, good to soft) one month later; beaten at odds-on at Taunton when last seen in March (badly hampered at the first); still has considerable potential now switched to fences.
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4th

2

26th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 0f 53y

Class 3

15:30 Hereford

Out Of Office

11st 8lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Evan Williams

Point/maiden hurdle winner who returned after 753 days off with a rallying third back over hurdles at Carlisle (2m1f, soft; hood added) in November; that was a promising effort behind an improver and he still has potential as a handicapper; interesting contender.

7/2

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Payout
Exacta £12.20
Straight Forecast £12.27
Trifecta £39.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Matata

RP RATINGS:

Llandinabo Lad

WEST COUNTRY:

Beau Balko

D Express:

Out Of Office

Daily Record:

Manorbank

The Times:

Matata

Telegraph:

Matata

Daily Mirror:

Matata

The Sun:

Matata

The Star:

Matata

TOPSPEED:

Llandinabo Lad

POSTDATA:

Llandinabo Lad

Daily Mail:

Llandinabo Lad