Better than Bullet...that's blasphemy!

IN A statement that can almost be classified as blasphemy, Scott Ewen has declared a two-year-old filly as the best horse he has ever trained.

On the surface that may not sound too bad, but for those unaware, Ewen trains evergreen star Bulletproof Boy.

A crowd favourite, Bulletproof Boy has long been Ewen's premier performer with a record of 54 wins and 57 placings from 239 starts for a bankroll of $1,058,136.

Showing plenty of class to remain undefeated from three outings, Twigstar's potential is a "scary" proposition according to Ewen.

"I love Bullet, but she is near the best I have ever had," Ewen said. "Bullet matured wonderfully at four and five, but he wouldn't keep up with her as a two-year-old.

"She is like a two-year-old going on five...everything she does, she does that easily, it's scary.

"In fast working I've never had her flat out and she's beating the older horses.

"I've got a huge opinion of her and am already thinking about races like the Oaks next season!"

In what shapes as her final outing for the term, Twigstar is engaged in Saturday night's Sapling Stake in Melton.

Drawn to search for the lead from barrier two, the daughter of Poster Boy is a $1.45 TAB Fixed Odds favourite, with Spooky Moth considered the main danger at $5.

Poised to make her debut for trainer Emma Stewart, Spooky Moth has drawn to settle in a prominent position from the pole.

Ewen also has Bulletproof Boy engaged earlier on the card, with the 11-year-old drawn awkwardly in barrier 10.

"I've had a few issues with his feet since his win a month ago, but that seems to be behind him now," Ewen said. "The draw is not ideal, but he's going well and now it is up to James (Herbertson, driver) to weave his magic.

"Bullet is in the first and Twigstar is in the last, so it makes for a long night, but a couple of winners would certainly make it worthwhile."