It was another sharp bit of buying from Peter Lewis and the Kelley Racing team, as Deepwater Artist stepped out for his first start and made an immediate impact — storming home late to win Race 3, the HIB Insurance Country Boosted Maiden Plate (1175m) at Albury on Friday, July 18.

Piloted by Billy Owen, the 3YO gelding by Trapeze Artist showed a professional attitude well beyond his experience, settling just off the speed before peeling out wide and letting down powerfully. He hit the line full of running, putting the field away in slick time to collect a $15,000 payday for connections.

Purchased for just $2,750 from the Inglis Digital platform, Deepwater Artist is another standout value pick for owner Peter Lewis — who earlier in the month also celebrated a win with Wish You Were Here, a $2,000 Zoustar filly who broke through on her second start for the stable at Canberra.

That win kicked off a hot run for the yard, and Deepwater Artist has added further momentum. He looks a horse with real promise, already showing maturity and a strong finish that should see him take the next step.

👏 Congratulations to all involved in Deepwater Artist:

The stable look to continue momentum through to the end of the season, having already broken last season’s record with 21 winners. The team now head to Moruya on Monday 21st July, with Stonecoat and Getty.

Canberra on Friday 25th, and Horses Nominated in town on Saturday.

It’s an exciting time for the stable, with a growing team of staff and horses — it’s full steam ahead at Kelley Racing.