Heavy track form is the prerequisite for the welcome return of racing to Coffs Harbour for Friday’s TAB meeting where a comeback apprentice with re-ignited passion and a celebrated training veteran is the combination to follow.

The $100,000 Stacks Law Firm Taree Gold Cup over 2000 metres is a race local trainer Tony Ball doesn’t have much of a history in, but he’s hoping to change all that with Strobing at Sunday’s big meeting.