Coffs HarbourThu, November 30, 2023

MY MATE COBBER (3) led and just failed to hang on over 7½f at Muswellbrook two runs back.Struggled at Newcastle last time but back in a moderate country maiden he is a great chance to finally break through.SONOFDEC (6) was unwanted in betting but caught the eye late on debut last time out over 6f at Newcastle.Won't find this as hard so over a longer trip with the run under the belt he is a serious contender.NOTABADSMILE (9) comes off a two-month layoff for a new stable.Wasn't beaten far a couple of times at the provincials during the winter.One to keep tabs on with the blinkers applied.SINGLE SHOT (4) might have been a run short when he was beaten under a length at Kempsey recently.Nicely drawn and good enough to test this line-up.RIDE LIKE A GIRL (12) ran a better race at Taree last time out and can play a role with luck from an awkward gate.