Bronte Nieuwenburg has taken a deep dive into the upcoming Saturday night meeting at Melton, using stats and sectional times to break down the key runners.
From the quickest gate speed, to the fastest swoopers and top overall performers, here’s a look at the best of each race, with a focus on horse, race, map and track stats.
R1 – 6.32pm – Mimosa Homes Trot – 1720m
Best gate speed: #5 Distant Sun
Best rated sectionally: #10 Fouroutoffive
Fastest swooper: #3 Maximez
Fastest quarter: #11 Mister Blindside
Bronte’s best: #3 Maximez
R2 – 7.03pm – Vale Joe Thompson Pace – 1720m
Best gate speed: #3 Louie Lou I
Best rated sectionally: #5 Diamond Eclipse
Fastest swooper: #8 Bettor Isolate
Fastest quarter: #8 Bettor Isolate
Bronte’s best: #5 Diamond Eclipse
R3 – 7.29pm – Jaybro – The Civil Supply Specialists Pace – 2240m
Best gate speed: #1 Ferrigno, #6 Curyo Gentleman & #7 Telemachus
Best rated sectionally: #6 Curyo Gentleman
Fastest swooper: #9 Clarenden Express
Fastest quarter: #3 Ideal Moth
Bronte’s best: #6 Curyo Gentleman
R4 – 8.07pm – Hygain Edge Trot – 1720m
Best gate speed: #3 Massif Central
Best rated sectionally: #11 Quirky Character
Fastest swooper: #11 Quirky Character
Fastest quarter: #11 Quirky Character
Bronte’s best: #11 Quirky Character
R5 – 8.37pm – Logical Staffing Solutions Pace – 1720m
Best gate speed: #3 Spirit Of Anarchy
Best rated sectionally: #3 Spirit Of Anarchy
Fastest swooper: #3 Spirit Of Anarchy
Fastest quarter: #3 Spirit Of Anarchy
Bronte’s best: #3 Spirit Of Anarchy
R6 – 9.13pm – Hertz Melton Pace – 1720m
Best gate speed: #2 Hugo Rocks
Best rated sectionally: #5 Luvascrap
Fastest swooper: #5 Luvascrap
Fastest quarter: #5 Luvascrap
Bronte’s best: #5 Luvascrap
R7 – 9.45pm – Benstud Standardbreds Pace – 2240m
Best gate speed: #2 Dessie Gee
Best rated sectionally: #5 Madigan
Fastest swooper: #4 Black Onyx
Fastest quarter: #4 Black Onyx
Bronte’s best: #7 Pesci
R8 – 10.20pm – Aldebaran Park Trot – 2240m
Best gate speed: #1 Bitta Irish Luck and #5 El Resamo
Best rated sectionally: #5 El Resamo
Fastest swooper: #6 Mitchell Wrap
Fastest quarter: #7 Gotfeelingsyouknow
Bronte’s best: #5 El Resamo
Note: Sectional data is based on each horse’s recent performances. The runner with the fastest gate speed doesn’t necessarily mean it will lead.
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