She is one of the most prolific feature race-winning trainers in Australia.

Stewart, in partnership with Clayton Tonkin, has produced 23 group 1 victories.

Only West Australia’s Gary Hall senior and Paul Fitzpatrick, of New South Wales, have won more since 2001, with 29 and 27 respectively.

Stewart is enjoying a marvellous run at the moment, bursting into state trainers’ premiership top 10.

Two Ballarat Pacing Cups with Safari and Restrepo, and a Chariots of Fire with Guaranteed have been among some of the biggest, along with a string of rich age classics.

This season promises to be even more exciting.

Champion five-year-old Guaranteed and comeback pacer Philadelphia Man have signalled this in no uncertain terms.

Throw in the way smart four-year-old Yankee Rockstar marked his return in winning style at Melton on Friday night and the sky appears the limit for the Stewart team.

And this does not take into account the likes of Restropo, some classy mares headed by Beauty Secret and whatever new youngsters might emerge.

The $750,000 Miracle Mile at Menangle on November 29 is Stewart’s immediate aim when it comes to the big scalps.

She is targeting Philadelphia Man and Guaranteed at the grand circuit event.

The stable has signalled the Smoken Up Sprint at Melton on Friday, November 7, as the stepping stone to Sydney for Philadelphia Man and Guaranteed.

Guaranteed stretched his winning sequence this preparation to three in emphatic style in Sunday’s group 2 $60,000 Kilmore Pacing Cup, 3150m.

Driven to perfection by Gavin Lang, Guaranteed ($2.40 favourite)  his 2:0.3 mile rate eclipsed the previous mark held by Sting Lika Bee.