DEBUTANTES AT GEELONG

Two debutantes for us today as Tequila Spirit and Shiriki commence their careers at Geelong.

Both are running in race two, the 2YO Fillies Maiden Plate over 1112m with Michael Dee riding Shiriki from barrier four and Fred Kersley aboard Tequila Spirit and drawn alongside in barrier five.

Tequila Spirit got through the ground in her jumpout so I don’t think that will be the issue,” Moroney said.

“More than anything the one issue I have is that whatever she does she will improve on and if the ground does deteriorate than it will make it more like a 1200m race which might find her out.

“She’s pleased me with what she has done at home but we’ve struck what looks a strong race and while I do think she will run well I’m hoping the ground does not deteriorate.”

Shiriki is also on debut and Moroney has similar concerns.

“She’s similar in as much as she got through a soft track in her last jumpout but it’s hard to know what will happen if we do get to a heavy track,” Moroney said.

“At least we are in early so there is a better chance of the track holding up.

“I’m happy with her and what she has shown us at home however, this does look like we have struck a race with several highly touted debutantes.

“This is a good place to start her off and she’s ready to go so I’m sure that whatever she does I'd say she will improve for the experience.”