Bronte Nieuwenburg has taken a deep dive into Saturday night’s Ballarat Cup meeting, 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 – SWEET LOU TROT
Best gate speed: #6 More Wanted and #7 Jilliby Dreamlover
Best rated sectionally: #7 Jilliby Dreamlover
Fastest swooper: #7 Jilliby Dreamlover
Fastest quarter: #7 Jilliby Dreamlover
Bronte’s best: #7 Jilliby Dreamlover
R2 – DOWNBYTHESEASIDE PACE
Best gate speed: #1 Rockin Gemma
Best rated sectionally: #7 Hez All Rock
Fastest swooper: #9 Uniquely Ideal
Fastest quarter: #8 Jilliby Illuminate
Bronte’s best: #7 Hez All Rock
R3 – COLIN & HEATHER HOLLOWAY 3YO CLASSIC
Best gate speed: #2 Le Gaston and #7 Knight Fury Dan
Best rated sectionally: #5 Signature Look
Fastest swooper: #4 Vivid Dream
Fastest quarter: #7 Knight Fury Dan
Bronte’s best: #5 Signature Look
R4 – HARWOOD GRAINS THE DELVIN DANCER (LISTED CLASSIC)
Best gate speed: #3 Mystery Fred
Best rated sectionally: #7 Jilliby Ballerini
Fastest swooper: #7 Jilliby Ballerini
Fastest quarter: #7 Jilliby Ballerini
Bronte’s best: #7 Jilliby Ballerini
R5 – HARWOOD GRAINS BALLARAT TROTTERS CUP (GROUP 2)
Best gate speed: #4 Rockinwithattitude, #6 Keayang Zahara and #7 Imperial Command
Best rated sectionally: #6 Keayang Zahara
Fastest swooper: #6 Keayang Zahara
Fastest quarter: #6 Keayang Zahara
Bronte’s best: #6 Keayang Zahara
R6 – WOODLANDS STUD BALLARAT PACING CUP (GROUP 2)
Best gate speed: #5 Bulletproof Boy
Best rated sectionally: #7 Leap To Fame
Fastest swooper: #5 Bulletproof Boy
Fastest quarter: #2 Catch A Wave
Bronte’s best: #7 Leap To Fame
R7 – BALLARAT ISUZU UTE THE MAKE MINE CULLEN (GROUP 3)
Best gate speed: #1 The Bride, #5 Look Like Diamonds and #6 Jilliby Willow
Best rated sectionally: #7 Eye Keep Smiling
Fastest swooper: #7 Eye Keep Smiling
Fastest quarter: #4 Isthisjustfantasy
Bronte’s best: #7 Eye Keep Smiling
R8 – QA ELECTRICAL FREE FOR ALL
Best gate speed: #2 Rocknroll Hammer
Best rated sectionally: #5 Operative Line
Fastest swooper: #3 Jilliby Nitro
Fastest quarter: #1 Sebs Choice
Bronte’s best: #6 Smoken Ace
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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