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 – 5.19pm – Nevele R Stud Free For All – 1720m

Best gate speed: #1 Operative Line

Best rated sectionally: #9 Cantfindabettorman

Fastest swooper: #10 Triple Eight

Fastest quarter: #7 Hes From Heaven

Bronte’s best: #9 Cantfindabettorman


R2 – 5.58pm – Lamaros Hotel Nmw Pace – 2240m

Best gate speed: #1 Vince Lombardi, #3 Eastbro Kozzy and #4 Lou Will

Best rated sectionally: #10 The Iron Duke

Fastest swooper: #10 The Iron Duke

Fastest quarter: #7 Browniesatmidnight

Bronte’s best: #10 The Iron Duke


R3 – 6.28pm – Haras Des Trotteurs Vicbred Platinum Trotting Mares Sprint Championship Final – 1720m

Best gate speed: #6 Everybodylovesme

Best rated sectionally: #10 Mega Spur

Fastest swooper: #10 Mega Spur

Fastest quarter: #11 Aldebaran Brooke

Bronte’s best: #10 Mega Spur


R4 – 7.04pm – Dan Mielicki 30 Years Of Excellence Pace – 2240m

Best gate speed: #4 Jaccka Connor, #5 Justalittlesip and #7 Hittheroadjack (only slightly faster than horses drawn inside)

Best rated sectionally: #5 Justalittlesip

Fastest swooper: #10 Jilliby Illuminate

Fastest quarter: #10 Jilliby Illuminate

Bronte’s best: #10 Jilliby Illuminate


R5 – 7.36pm – Australian Pacing Gold Pace – 1720m

Best gate speed: #6 Ubetta Knot

Best rated sectionally: #8 Hez All Rock

Fastest swooper: #8 Hez All Rock

Fastest quarter: #2 Clear Left

Bronte’s best: #8 Hez All Rock


R6 – 8.07pm – Benstud Standardbreds Trot – 1720m

Best gate speed: #1 Thunda Stuck, #5 El Resamo and #6 More Wanted

Best rated sectionally: #3 Maoris Mac

Fastest swooper: #8 Sebastians Boy

Fastest quarter: #8 Sebastians Boy

Bronte’s best: #1 Thunda Struck


R7 – 8.38pm – Aldebaran Park Trotting Mares Free For All – 1720m

Best gate speed: #4 Aldebaran Vera

Best rated sectionally: #6 Jilliby Ballerini

Fastest swooper: #1 Our Marvella

Fastest quarter: #6 Jilliby Ballerini

Bronte’s best: #6 Jilliby Ballerini


R8 – 9.08pm – Centre State Printing 2yo Trot – 2240m

Best gate speed: #2 Truscotts Elegance

Best rated sectionally: #6 Elle Perfecto

Fastest swooper: #5 Hallebesofine

Fastest quarter: #2 Truscotts Elegance

Bronte’s best: #5 Hallebesofine


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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