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 – INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY 2026 PACE
Best gate speed: #4 Followtheace
Best rated sectionally: #7 The Steel Dragon
Fastest swooper: #11 Royal Appointment
Fastest quarter: #5 Torque Power
Bronte’s best: #7 The Steel Dragon
R2 – HYLAND RACING COLOURS PACE
Best gate speed: #4 Odin
Best rated sectionally: #2 Rolinginthedeep
Fastest swooper: #7 Earl Of Pembroke
Fastest quarter: #5 Emily Vincent
Bronte’s best: #2 Rolinginthedeep
R3 – PRYDES EASIFEED PACE
Best gate speed: #7 Edwarde Grange
Best rated sectionally: #6 Wild Bull
Fastest swooper: #6 Wild Bull
Fastest quarter: #6 Wild Bull
Bronte’s best: #1 Nosweetsforyou
R4 – ALDEBARAN PARK VICBRED VOUCHER TROT
Best gate speed: #7 El Resamo
Best rated sectionally: #7 El Resamo
Fastest swooper: #2 Keayang Gucci
Fastest quarter: #1 Mega Spur
Bronte’s best: #8 Quirky Character
R5 – BENSTUD STANDARDBREDS PACE
Best gate speed: #6 Rocknroll Walla
Best rated sectionally: #5 Ata Rangi
Fastest swooper: #7 Isthisjustfantasy
Fastest quarter: #7 Isthisjustfantasy
Bronte’s best: #5 Ata Rangi
R6 – GARRARDS HORSE AND HOUND PACE
Best gate speed: #5 Smoken Ace
Best rated sectionally: #7 Miki To Success
Fastest swooper: #3 Jilliby Nitro
Fastest quarter: #3 Jilliby Nitro
Bronte’s best: #7 Miki To Success
R7 – HERTZ MELTON TROT
Best gate speed: #1 Aldebaran Brooke
Best rated sectionally: #4 Avant Guard
Fastest swooper: #7 Crusher Clyde
Fastest quarter: #7 Crusher Clyde
Bronte’s best: #7 Crusher Clyde
R8 – DYNAMIC PRINT GROUP PACE
Best gate speed: #1 Asmileandawinx
Best rated sectionally: #6 Mister Americano
Fastest swooper: #6 Mister Americano
Fastest quarter: #6 Mister Americano
Bronte’s best: #3 Ravishing Ruby
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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