The 2024 National Apprentice Race Series (NARS) begins at Murray Bridge in South Australia on Wednesday, with Tasmania forced to make a change to its original line-up of apprentices.

In-form trainer Sarah Cotton and her apprentice Taylor Johnstone could prove to be a formidable force with a small but select team at Friday night’s meeting in Launceston.

Johnstone outrides claim.

The 2024 National Apprentice Race Series (NARS) is scheduled for March and April, with five Tasmanian apprentices selected for the series.

Rubble 'N' Fudd runs up to trial performance.