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 – RENOWN SILVERWARE PACE
Best gate speed: #6 OZZIE CORKA & #7 HEATSEEKER
Best rated sectionally: #1 LE CARDINAL
Fastest swooper: #1 LE CARDINAL
Fastest quarter: #1 LE CARDINAL
Bronte’s best: #1 LE CARDINAL
R2 – NUTRIEN EQUINE FREE FOR ALL TROT
Best gate speed: #4 EL RESAMO
Best rated sectionally: #9 LOVEMETO
Fastest swooper: #5 REMUS PHOENIX
Fastest quarter: #5 REMUS PHOENIX
Bronte’s best: #9 LOVEMETO
R3 – NEED FOR SPEED NOMS NOW OPEN TROT
Best gate speed: #1BOUTIKA & #2 NIGHT FLIGHT
Best rated sectionally: #8 DISTANT SUN & #9 CENTURION DREAM
Fastest swooper: #8 DISTANT SUN & #10 DESERT ASSASSIN
Fastest quarter: #9 CENTURION DREAM
Bronte’s best: #9 CENTURION DREAM
R4 – HYGAIN EDGE PACE
Best gate speed: #4 KING SAINT
Best rated sectionally: #3 PISTOL PEARCE
Fastest swooper: #8 THE GOLDEN HOOK
Fastest quarter: #5 YA BOTTOM DOLLAR
Bronte’s best: #3 PISTOL PEARCE
R5 – LOGICAL STAFFING SOLUTIONS PACE
Best gate speed: #2 SOAP AND BUBBLES
Best rated sectionally: #3 MY UNCLE STAN & #5 DAY TWO
Fastest swooper: #3 MY UNCLE STAN
Fastest quarter: #2 SOAP AND BUBBLES
Bronte’s best: #3 MY UNCLE STAN
R6 – RANVET PACE
Best gate speed: #2 FRUGAL FARE
Best rated sectionally: #6 ZENARIO
Fastest swooper: #4 MAXNJAX
Fastest quarter: #4 MAXNJAX
Bronte’s best: #6 ZENARIO
R7 – NEVELE R STUD PACE
Best gate speed: #2 FEARLESS WRITER & #3 SCHERGER THAT & #6 ISOLATION
Best rated sectionally: #5 ROCKNROLL WILLOW
Fastest swooper: #1 SEASIDE BOY
Fastest quarter: #1 SEASIDE BOY
Bronte’s best: #5 ROCKNROLL WILLOW
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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