Coffs HarbourFri, December 29, 2023

FRIAR'S DESTINY (4) was in the firing line on the bend and finished second last start at the first run back from a lay-off over 6¼f at Kempsey, beaten half a length. Will benefit from that outing. In the right race and is sure to be prominent. OUTBACK CRUMPET (11) made considerable ground in the run home to finish second last start over 6½f at Narromine. Expected to be there at the business end. HE'S A HOTFOOT (6) is a nine-start maiden who finished fourth over 6f at this track last time out. Steps up a level but he is worth serious consideration. GREAT SOUTHERNLAND (5) drifted back from his wide draw last start then hit the line hard to grab second at this track over 5f. Will be tough to hold out.