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 – Garrards Horse & Hound Pace
Best gate speed: #2 Ozzie Corka
Best rated sectionally: #6 Bizzness Class
Fastest swooper: #4 Royal Appointment
Fastest quarter: #4 Royal Appointment
Bronte’s best: #5 Hoorah Philtra
R2 – Irt Pace
Best gate speed: #1 Soap And Bubbles
Best rated sectionally: #9 Justalittlesip
Fastest swooper: #7 Jacks Ultimate Fury
Fastest quarter: #7 Jacks Ultimate Fury
Bronte’s best: #7 Jacks Ultimate Fury
R3 – Mimosa Homes Pace
Best gate speed: #7 Repelling
Best rated sectionally: #8 My Uncle Stan
Fastest swooper: #8 My Uncle Stan
Fastest quarter: #10 Keayang Wasabi
Bronte’s best: #8 My Uncle Stan
R4 – Aldebaran Park Free For All Trot
Best gate speed: #6 Pinnie
Best rated sectionally: #8 Aldebaran Acrux
Fastest swooper: #7 Remus Phoenix
Fastest quarter: #7 Remus Phoenix
Bronte’s best: #1 Im Bobby
R5 – Renown Silverware Pace
Best gate speed: #1 Lambro Mach & #6 Celestial Zodiac
Best rated sectionally: #3 Do It
Fastest swooper: #3 Do It
Fastest quarter: #3 Do It
Bronte’s best: #3 Do It
R6 – Betavet Mares Pace
Best gate speed: #4 Delightful Charm & #7 Emily Vincent
Best rated sectionally: #8 The Art Of Success
Fastest swooper: #6 Lilstrepo
Fastest quarter: #9 Tizzie Lizzie
Bronte’s best: #8 The Art Of Success
R7 – Hygain Edge Trot
Best gate speed: #3 Aldebaran Brooke
Best rated sectionally: #6 Stockman Peter
Fastest swooper: #5 Little Yankee
Fastest quarter: #4 Mac Flick
Bronte’s best: #6 Stockman Peter
R8 – Lamaros Hotel Trot
Best gate speed: #5 Prohibited Grace
Best rated sectionally: #2 Our Marvella
Fastest swooper: #6 Kyvalley Michael
Fastest quarter: #3 Prettyboy Harry
Bronte’s best: #2 Our Marvella
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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