Having only her second career start, Dissedge ($7.50) scored a thrilling win in the $28,000 feature.

Starting from the widest barrier in the nine-horse field, Dissedge showed good early speed to cross to the lead for jockey Craig Robertson.

Once in front, Robertson rated Dissedge to perfection to score by a nose and withstand the challenge of race favourite La Falaise ($2.60-fav).

"She went terrific and benefited from a good, positive ride from Craig," Widdison said.

"With two-year-olds, it's good to get to the fence and give them every chance.

"I've got a big opinion of her, the win was a bit of a bonus because I think she is still six months away from fully furnishing.

"She has always shown her fair share of ability and is definitely a nice little racehorse in the making."

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Dissedge will now most probably head back to the spelling paddock before targeting a fillies race in city grade over the spring.

The filly was bred and owned locally by Tony Smeaton from Barnawartha.

Widdison notched a double at Wodonga after Straover claimed the $23,000 2YO & Up Maiden, (1400m) also with Robertson aboard.

It was the three-year-old gelding's first win from his fifth start.

"I thought he did a terrific job considering he didn't have much luck," he said.

"Robbo (Robertson) got off and said 'it was ugly, but it was effective.'"

Widdison capped a successful weekend after This Skilled Cat notched his maiden win at Wagga on Sunday with Blaike McDougall aboard.

"He has been competitive in most of his five career starts so it was nice to finally get a win on the board."

Widdison said he was keen to return to the city with Willi Willi after finishing unplaced at Flemington on Saturday.