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 – Lamaros Hotel Pace – 2240m
Best gate speed: #6 Odin
Best rated sectionally: #7 New Yorker
Fastest swooper: #4 Komodo
Fastest quarter: #6 Odin
Bronte’s best: #8 Browniesatmidnight
R2 – Logical Staffing Solutions Pace – 1720m
Best gate speed: #4 Martyr
Best rated sectionally: #2 Rollinginthedeep
Fastest swooper: #2 Rollinginthedeep
Fastest quarter: #1 Oh Sweet Creature
Bronte’s best: #2 Rollinginthedeep
R3 – Dynamic Print Group Pace – 2240m
Best gate speed: #6 Soho Darknstormy
Best rated sectionally: #2 Layden
Fastest swooper: #2 Layden
Fastest quarter: #2 Layden
Bronte’s best: #2 Layden
R4 – Hygain Edge Trot – 2240m
Best gate speed: #3 Desert Assassin
Best rated sectionally: #6 Claudys Hero
Fastest swooper: #10 Tictok
Fastest quarter: #10 Tictok
Bronte’s best: #11 Crusher Clyde
R5 – Australian Pacing Gold Pace – 1720m
Best gate speed: #1 Hes No Romeo, #5 Dessie Gee and #7 Ghost Of Time (equal)
Best rated sectionally: #3 Ata Rangi
Fastest swooper: #9 Isthisjustfantasy
Fastest quarter: #9 Isthisjustfantasy
Bronte’s best: #3 Ata Rangi
R6 – Nevele R Stud Pace – 2240m
Best gate speed: #6 My Little Bo
Best rated sectionally: #7 Jilliby Illuminate
Fastest swooper: #7 Jilliby Illuminate
Fastest quarter: #8 Soap And Bubbles
Bronte’s best: #7 Jilliby Illuminate
R7 – Mimosa Homes Trot – 1720m
Best gate speed: #5 Keayang Lavita
Best rated sectionally: #2 Nakedtruth
Fastest swooper: #3 Heza Gun
Fastest quarter: #4 Kyvalley Maven
Bronte’s best: #2 Nakedtruth
R8 – Renown Silverware Trot – 2240m
Best gate speed: #5 More Wanted
Best rated sectionally: #1 Avant Guard
Fastest swooper: #8 Remus Phoenix
Fastest quarter: #8 Remus Phoenix
Bronte’s best: #1 Avant Guard
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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