Artlee didn't even originally qualify for the final after missing out on a top two place during the Tamworth heat of the inaugural Country Series but after dominating the wildcard event at Muswellbrook he proved far too good again yesterday.

"That was unbelievable. I don't really know what to say, I was shaking and so excited you know," Willan said.

"The owners are bush owners and real down to earth lads and ladies. It's just terrific."

The final, along with the entire day one of The Championships, had been moved to yesterday after a deluge of rain forced the meeting to be abandoned on Saturday.

That delay affected the plans of Dubbo trainer Peter Nestor and after a far from ideal preparation for his gelding Dane De Lago he finished yesterday's event in 15th.

Gilgandra's Bruce Parker, who qualified for the final with Yes Zariz after finishing second in the Dubbo heat, finished two places ahead of Dane De Lago while Mudgee trainer Brett Thompson came in 11th with Apistanna and Hollywood Nell, trained by Bathurst's Peter Stanley, was 14th in the 16-horse field.

Under a clear and sunny sky and in front of a bumper crowd the glory belonged to Wilan and jockey Mitchell Bell as Artlee ($6.00) blitzed the field down the home straight to record an incredibly impressive three length win.

Leading up to yesterday's event, Artlee had won career earnings of just over $70,000 but that was easily more than doubled after collecting more than $200,000 in prize money and trophies yesterday.

It was also a great event for racing in the Hunter and North West region after the trifecta was filled by horses who ran in that area's heat at Tamworth.

Pre-race favourite Voodoo Lad ($3.00), trained by Scone's Rodney Northam, was well placed during the race but couldn't track down Artlee and finished third, one-and-three-quarter lengths behind second-placed Tarangower ($5.50), trained by Scone's Paul Messara.

Winning hoop Bell upstaged a field of world-class jockeys including Joao Moreira, Zac Purton, Damien Oliver and James McDonald and said winning the Final felt as good as claiming a feature race.

"It's a big thrill to be here on Doncaster day," Bell said.

"It feels like riding a Group one winner."

The Country Series has been declared a huge success by all involved and Racing NSW Chief Executive Peter V'Landys yesterday said plans are already being put in place to make the 2016 version even better.

"The Country Championship Series has been a revelation, sparking an amazing amount of interest," he said.

"Next year's version is certain to become even bigger and better."