First-up for the stable and straight into the winners’ stall — Walk The Pier made a strong impression on Friday, racing away with the $50,000 Adelaide Hotel Moruya Super Maiden Plate (1425m).

The lightly raced 3YO by Alabama Express, out of the Pierro mare Amazing Pier, was purchased from the Inglis Digital Early June Sale and spent just four weeks in the stable before being sent out for his first assignment.

💪 Great ride from Jeff Penza — from barrier 1, he sat in behind the speed and showed a sharp turn of foot to put the field away by 3 lengths.

He picks up $22,000 for connections and now takes his record to 5:1-1-0 — a win and a runner-up from just five starts. Lightly raced and still learning, he’s shown great maturity for this stage of his career and looks to have plenty of upside going forward.

👏 Congratulations to all connections:
Mr & Mrs P H Lewis, Mr D V Kelly, Mr M Kaddoura, Mr R J Spurway, Mr R J Friend, Mr R J Rowlands, Mr C Hill, Mr G J Beaumont, Mr M Shoudra, Mr A Latina, Mr D A W Waite, Mr J M Schofield, Mrs R Dawson, Mr P W Cassim, Mrs J G Cassim.

Earlier in the day, stablemate Brutal Eyes also had her first run for the stable, finishing 2nd in Race 2 – Maiden Handicap over 1200m. It was the 3YO filly’s first time racing in the Sydney direction, and she handled it with professionalism — showing all the right signs that she’ll continue to improve as she goes on.

🙌 Congratulations to all connections! 

🎥 Race Replay:
Watch the moment he burst through for a dominant win:

🎙️ Post-Race Interview – Jeff Penza:
Hear from the winning jockey on how it all unfolded:

🎤 Trainer Matt Kelley on Sky Thoroughbred Central:
Matt shares his thoughts with Kayla after a great first-up result: