THREE NICE RUNNERS AT BENDIGO ON THURSDAY

Three runners for the stable at Bendigo on Thursday in Hurricane Fighter, Kariya and Dodge City,

Hurricane Fighter is the first to go in race one, the 3YO Maiden Plate over 1300m with James Winks to ride from barrier six after scratchings.

The son of Savabeel pleased Mike Moroney with his third placing on debut at Echuca three weeks ago and has done well since.

“He’s tightened up a bit for the first run and we’re happy with him,” Moroney said.

“He’s struck a reasonable field which you would expect at this time of the year and at a track like Bendigo.

“We’ve drawn alongside the favourite Prince Of Caviar so I’d like to think we can trail it.

“Our horse has pleased us and I’m expecting him run very well.”

Dodge City (pictured) runs in race five, the Benchmark 58 Handicap over 2200m with Patrick Moloney to ride from barrier seven after scratchings.

It is the fourth run this campaign for the son of High Chaparral which finished fifth over 1717m at Sale at his last start on September 9.

“We’re really happy with him and he’s up to the right distance,” Moroney said.

“We’ve taken the blinkers off him and put winkers on instead and although it’s a handy field I do think he will be competitive.”

Kariya runs in the last race, the Fillies and Mares Benchmark 64 Handicap over 1600m with Patrick Moloney to ride from barrier 11 in a field of 12.

“I’m not too concerned about being drawn wide out,” Moroney said. “We’ve added ear muffs to her as she wanted to over race last start and she’s particularly fit.

“It’s a handy field so she ill need to be at her best but we’ve always had an opinion of her so she needs to stand up here.

“If she can figure in the finish then I think she’s got some upside and we can look at some better races with her.”