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By Phillip O'Brien

Mikayla Weir has strengthened her claim to become the Rising Star Series champion after winning heat 23 at Coffs Harbour on Friday.

The apprentice secured victory with Lawan for trainer Jim Jarvis, with Andrew Adkins and Jackson Murphy rounding out the placings.

Left: Mikayla Weir - now running second in the Rising Star Series. Image by - Janian McMillan

Weir, who also enjoyed Rising Star success in heat 12 at Muswellbrook in January, has jumped from 5th to outright 2nd in overall points and is hot on the heels of series leader, Andrew Adkins. Adkins, picking up 5 points on Friday, maintains his position in the lead with 32 points.

With just two heats remaining, Weir is second on 28 points, ahead of Nyssa Burrells (25), with Blaike McDougall (24) and Nick Heywood (23) also in the mix as the series draws to a close.

The next heat will be run at Dubbo on May 15th, followed by the final round at Hawkesbury on May 30th.

• Further information is available at - Racing NSW Rising Star Series