TWO DEBUTANTES FOR US TONIGHT AT PAKENHAM

Two debutantes for us tonight at Pakenham and both in the same race.

Lady In The Sky and Opoho Dreaming are in race four, the Fillies & Mares Maiden Plate over 1400m with James Winks aboard Lady In The Sky and Opoho Dreaming (pictured) to be ridden by Michael Dee.

Both are staying bred fillies and Mike Moroney has chosen the roomy Pakenham track for that reason.

“Opoho Dreaming is by Tavistock and she is certainly bred to have some ability,” Moroney said. “Her dam Art Beat won three stakes races in New Zealand including the Group 3 Winter Cup at Riccarton and has already left the Moonee Valley winner Arctic Shock.

“This filly has come through her jumpouts in good order and is ready to go, the distance is likely to be a bit on the sharp side for but she’s ready for a race and the experience will be good for her.

“That said I’ll be happy to see her finishing well and then we can go from here.”

Lady In The Sky is a daughter of Savabeel and a similar filly to Opoho Dreaming.

“I’m pleased with the way she has worked and both of her jump outs,” Moroney said. “She has shown us that she will be better as the distances get longer but this is a good starting point and I’m expecting her to run well.

“I’m anticipating she will be finishing off strongly and a placing wouldn't surprise.”