Vicbred cliché continues

IN WHAT has become a cliché, Emma Stewart has dominated another round of Vicbred Super Series heats.

Stewart has turned the futurity into her own pet project in recent seasons, dominating the series like no other.

In 2018 Stewart won 24 of the 34 pacing qualifiers across the three age categories before capturing five Group One Finals.

It was a similar scenario in 2019, with Stewart and her partner, Clayton Tonkin, winning 23 of the 34 heats and semis before again securing five Finals.

In 2020 Stewart was triumphant in 10 of the 17 heats and seven of the 11 semis in which she had a runner before winning three Group One Finals.

As you would guess, 2021 wasn't much different, with Stewart registering 14 wins from 27 qualifiers before annexing three Group One Finals.

It was déjà vu in '22, with Stewart victorious in 19 of 32 qualifiers, with wins in three Group One Finals.

The following year was pretty much the same, with Stewart winning 19 of 32 pacing qualifiers and six Group One Finals.

This season's edition kicked off in Bendigo last night, with Stewart's squad winning five of the seven two-year-old heats in which they contested.

Stewart’s haul also includes four quinellas and a second and a third, with 15 members of the stable qualifying for the semis!

Storms Collide, Always Hot, Miss Disturbia, Fox Dan and The Highlight Reel were Stewart's success stories.

"Our stable is predominantly Vicbred horses, so naturally we have a strong focus on the series," Stewart said. "Last night was a very good night for the team and more importantly our owners.

“They all put in good runs and hopefully they can do the same in the semis and make their way into the Finals.”

Three-year-old heats are scheduled to be run in Kilmore tonight, with Stewart to be represented by 10 colts and 10 fillies across eight heats.