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Craig Widdison Racing will send two runners to Moonee Valley tonight, with Baggage Handler and Steve’s Way set to represent the Wodonga stable under lights.

Nick Souquet jumps in the saddle, with Baggage Handler taking on the 888m Benchmark 64 Handicap and Steve’s Way going around in the 1523m Benchmark 64 Handicap.

Baggage Handler ($5), raced by Snow Road Thoroughbreds, will carry 61kg in the jump and run sprint and has drawn perfectly with gate two.

Blessed with an abundance of natural speed and capable of running a field along at a good clip, our 4YO Squamosa gelding (x Leg Room) has won two from four, including a very impressive first-up victory in the 1000m Benchmark 58 Handicap at Albury on January 20.

The 888m event at Moonee Valley will be a big step up in class, and these races are typically frantic affairs, but Baggage Handler will be given every chance by Nick.

Steve’s Way ($6), raced by the Baxter family, finds a nice race second-up this preparation.

A three-time winner, the 4YO Wayed Zain mare (x Steve’s Choice) enjoyed a breakout preparation last year, landing a win in the 1400m Benchmark 64 Handicap at Wodonga on May 25 before an impressive victory in the 1600m Benchmark 66 Handicap at Corowa on July 1.

After being tested in town, where she finished a credible seventh over the 1700m at Flemington on July 20, Steve’s Way was turned out for a well-earned spell and has returned in good order.

First up this preparation, Steve’s Way stormed into third place when beaten a head in the 1300m Benchmark 70 Handicap at Wodonga on January 5.

Now fitter for the run, the talented mare will be second-up and ready for a big effort under lights at Moonee Valley.
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Words: Jeff Hanson

Image: Craig Widdison Racing