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

Stardom, Saturday 1st November, Flemington, Race 2: Stardom. This filly was so tough when winning on Cox Plate Day a week ago, though I’ll admit that everything fell perfectly into place. It was 1200 metres that day, so the 1400 metres this Saturday is a step into the unknown, but our horses generally appreciate getting out in trip as they progress through their preparations. She meets three year old fillies again and is very well weighted under the set weights and penalties conditions. I like backing our horses up, though she’s a young and lightly raced filly, so it’s something to keep in mind. It’s my favorite race day of the year, so I hope my heart isn’t ruling my head, but on paper she looks well placed.