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 – 5.29pm – Hip Pocket Castlemaine Pace – 1720m

Best gate speed: #5 Odin

Best rated sectionally: #10 My Ultimate Barney

Fastest swooper: #12 Hes All Torque

Fastest quarter: #11 Perun

Bronte’s best: #10 My Ultimate Barney

R2 – 6.04pm – Australian Pacing Gold Pace – 2240m

Best gate speed: #7 Edwarde Grange

Best rated sectionally: #11 Mitzi Said

Fastest swooper: #11 Mitzi Said

Fastest quarter: #9 Browniesatmidnight

Bronte’s best: #9 Browniesatmidnight

R3 – 6.32pm – Aldebaran Park Trot – 2240m

Best gate speed: #3 Destrier, #4 Ebonys Avenger and #7 Aldebaran Miley

Best rated sectionally: #10 Nephew Of Sonoko

Fastest swooper: #8 Sebastians Boy

Fastest quarter: #8 Sebastians Boy

Bronte’s best: #10 Nephew Of Sonoko

R4 – 7.02pm – Dynamic Print Group Trot – 1720m

Best gate speed: #6 Kyvalleyhoneybunny and #7 Thunda Struck

Best rated sectionally: #5 Maoris Mac

Fastest swooper: #7 Thunda Struck

Fastest quarter: #5 Maoris Mac

Bronte’s best: #1 Bitta Irish Luck

R5 – 7.38pm – Nevele R Stud Pace – 1720m

Best gate speed: #1 Roarforroscoe

Best rated sectionally: #8 The Narcissist

Fastest swooper: #10 Fighter Command

Fastest quarter: #10 Fighter Command

Bronte’s best: #8 The Narcissist

R6 – 8.07pm – Yabby Dam Farms Trotters Free For All – 2240m

Best gate speed: #1 Mufasa Metro

Best rated sectionally: #8 Arcee Phoenix

Fastest swooper: #8 Arcee Phoenix

Fastest quarter: #8 Arcee Phoenix

Bronte’s best: #8 Arcee Phoenix

R7 – 8.43pm – Benstud Standardbreds 3yo Pace – 2240m

Best gate speed: #5 Owen The Saints

Best rated sectionally: #7 Keayang Hollywood

Fastest swooper: #7 Keayang Hollywood

Fastest quarter: #7 Keayang Hollywood

Bronte’s best: #1 Crocodile Socks

R8 – 9.14pm – Mimosa Homes Mares Free For All – 2240m

Best gate speed: #5 Jilliby Willow

Best rated sectionally: #6 Rakero Rebel

Fastest swooper: #6 Rakero Rebel

Fastest quarter: #6 Rakero Rebel

Bronte’s best: #2 Sweet Bella

R9 – 9.45pm – Renown Silverware 3yo Trot – 2240m

Best gate speed: #2 Iron Women

Best rated sectionally: #5 Mystery Fred

Fastest swooper: #5 Mystery Fred

Fastest quarter: #5 Mystery Fred

Bronte’s best: #5 Mystery Fred

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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