LAKHONI TO DEBUT ON FRIDAY

Two runners for the stable at Bendigo on Friday including Lakhoni who makes his debut.

Lakhoni (pictured) starts in the first race, the Mitchell Street Florist Maiden Plate over 1100m, but has the disadvantage of drawing the outside in a field of 11.

The three-year-old son of Dalakhani has shown nice ability at home and Mike Moroney is expecting a good performance.

“His jumpouts and trackwork have been first rate and he looks in great shape,” Moroney said.

“The outside draw is disappointing but it is what it is.

“He showed excellent speed in his last jumpout and if he jumps well I would not at all be surprised to see him cross and race on pace.

“There are some unknown factors in the race, including Lakhoni, but with even luck I’m expecting him to run a good race.”

Sognani runs in the last race of the day, the Fillies and Mares Benchmark 64 Handicap over 1400m.

The soft(5) conditions will suit the daughter of Magic Albert who finished runner-up over 1400m at her last start at Bendigo on August 13.

“She’s trained on very well since her last start and she’s drawn a nice gate,” Moroney said.

“The field does not the strongest and if she runs up to her last start then I think she will be very competitive.”

Potemkin was an intended runner on Friday but has been scratched in favour of a race at Geelong on Sunday.