Heading into Monday’s meeting, the four-year-old gelding had scored four placings in his past six starts while in his career he was winless from 11 races.

But Rawson Crossing ($8.50) got the job done in the Wellington Soldiers Memorial Club CG&E Maiden Handicap (1100m), edging out Kenneth ($5.50) in a photo while Never Tardy ($8.50) was third.

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“He’s been very consistent but I was a bit worried today when all the tipsters didn’t have him in but I just put it done to them being like the weather men. They keep their job even if they get it wrong,” the popular Caton told Sky Thoroughbred Central after the win.

“He’s still learning. He’s pretty dumb really but he’s getting better with every run.”

Caton said it was pleasing to see Rawson Crossing finally draw a good barrier, he jumped from three, after having very little luck in recent starts.

Ken Dunbar was again in the saddle for Caton, as he has been many times in the past, and backed up the trainer’s words.

“They went a bit quick but he got in a good rhythm,” Dunbar said.

“It was the first time he’d drawn a good gate and he’s still got a fair bit to learn but he’s got it all there. It’s just a learning curve.

“It turned out to be an alright track for him as it all turned out in the end and he didn’t have to think about it too much whereas at Dubbo he’s hit the front and then stargazed and just looked around.”

“He’ll win a few more. It’s just about education.”