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Emma Reeves aids us with programming and identifies who she thinks is the best placed horse each weekend.

Tempestuous, Saturday 5th September, Hawkesbury, Race 8:

This gelding was a highly regarded two year old who ran second in the Breeders’ Plate before finishing fourth, beaten only two lengths, in each of his next two starts, one of which was at Listed level. Two weeks ago he raced in maiden company for the first time and, while I did expect more of him, he was first up off a long layoff. He steps straight up to 1400m on Saturday, which our data suggests he will relish, and we all know how versatile Extreme Choice has been as a stallion, producing everything from a Golden Slipper winner to a Melbourne Cup winner. The set weights conditions mean Tempestuous is very well in here and, with the strongest form in the race, I expect him to be tough to beat.