Coutts Crossing Cup day on Saturday proved to be a successful day for a number Grafton based trainers.
The day started well for the Jason Reilly camp when Star Of Winston came screaming down the outside to grab the lead right on the post and win the Maiden 1206m.
The gelding was having his third start for Reilly after Jason had purchased him on an online Inglis sale. It could have been a risky buy for Reilly as Star of Winston came with a bar for running off the track at Newcastle in early June, however a successful trial win at Grafton saw him quickly back at the races.
Ridden by Grafton apprentice Grace Palmer Star of Winston came from well back in the field on the point of the home turn to come with a well timed run to win with some authority.
John Shelton was the next Grafton trainer celebrating when the heavily back Monaco Flyer lead throughout to win the Class1 1106m.
Ridden by boom apprentice Archie McColm Monaco Flyer booted through from its inside gate and essentially had control of the race throughout.
Once head were turned for home Monaco Flyer quickly dashed away and it was race over leaving the challengers in his wake.
