Matt Reid's Wednesday's racing preview at Devonport (02/09)

Two new Tasmanian apprentice jockeys are set to make their racetrack debut on the nine-race card in Devonport on Wednesday.

Indi Bowles, 20, and Robyn Lynch, 24, have both spent more than 12 months in the Tasmanian Apprentice Program and will each begin with two rides.

Bowles, who is indentured to Whitemore-based trainer Graeme McCulloch, will ride Macelleroy for her master in a maiden (1009m) and Billie the Great for Bradley Franklin in a BM60 (1150m).

Lynch will partner Kakia in a BM68 (1350m) and Don Turboas in the maiden/class 1 (1880m), both for her master, Jessie Bazan.

“They’ve both had close to 100 trials each, so they’re well-prepared,” said Tasmanian Apprentice Coach, Stephen Maskiell.

“They were ready to go around six weeks ago, but they went on holidays. They can use the whip, get them out of the gates and push them out.”

The two young riders are not without hope of beginning their careers with victories, given their mounts' recent form.

“Billie the Great has drawn awkwardly (10), but she’s so well-weighted for a benchmark 60.

“Robyn has got two really good chances. Don Turboas will probably be back near last, but if Robyn can follow the right horse, she might nearly beat them all,” Maskiell said.

The debut of the two apprentices will provide welcome depth to the state’s ranks, coinciding with the return from suspension on Wednesday of Lauryn Bingley, who hasn’t ridden since late July.

One rider who won’t be returning to the state anytime soon is Jabez Johnstone, whose three-month loan to Ciaron Maher has been extended by a further three months, taking his term through to late November.

Johnstone was last season’s leading Tasmanian apprentice and is approaching 30 Victorian metropolitan wins since he moved interstate in May.

Wednesday’s program features the rescheduled $50,000 Ladbrokes Golden Mile (1650m), originally scheduled for 12 August. Just a field of six have accepted for the race, headlined by last year’s winner, Sushi Express. The race affords the winner ballot-free entry into the 2027 Ladbrokes Devonport Cup.

Matt Reid will be trackside to host Tasracing Live coverage, with the first race timed for 11:55.