Stewart set for Derby success after dominant Melton showing

08 October 2024
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It will be a huge upset if the Victoria Derby Final trophy doesn’t reside with a runner from the powerful Emma Stewart stable.

The country’s leading outfit houses the place getters in both heats from Melton on Saturday night.

Miki To Success backed up its win in the Vicbred Super Series Final with a narrow win over its equal $3.20 favorite Some American in the first heat with Kingman a brave third.

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