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 – PRYDES EASIFEED FREE FOR ALL TROT
Best gate speed: #3 EL RESAMO & #6 IM BOBBY
Best rated sectionally: # 7 STOCKMAN PETER
Fastest swooper: #11 ARCEE PHOENIX
Fastest quarter: #5 GOTFEELINGSYOUKNOW
Bronte’s best: #1 I AM WILMA
R2 – GARRARDS HORSE & HOUND PACE
Best gate speed: #3 OZZIE CORKA
Best rated sectionally: #10 SEASIDE BOY
Fastest swooper: #8 HAPPILY
Fastest quarter: #10 SEASIDE BOY
Bronte’s best: #10 SEASIDE BOY
R3 – MIMOSA HOMES TROT
Best gate speed: #6 MOJITO MADNESS
Best rated sectionally: #2 PRETTYBOY HARRY
Fastest swooper: #7 THE SKY IS THE LIMIT
Fastest quarter: #2 PRETTYBOY HARRY
Bronte’s best: #7 THE SKY IS THE LIMIT
R4 – HIP POCKET CASTLEMAINE PACE
Best gate speed: #5 MY LITTLE BO
Best rated sectionally: #7 DAY TWO
Fastest swooper: #9 SWEET IDEAL
Fastest quarter: #9 SWEET IDEAL
Bronte’s best: #1 THE ART OF SUCCESS
R5 – BREEDERS CROWN 3YO NOMS NOW OPEN FREE FOR ALL
Best gate speed: #2 ULTIMATE VINNIE
Best rated sectionally: #1 FOX DAN
Fastest swooper: #8 DANGEROUS
Fastest quarter: #4 MY ULTIMATE BARNEY
Bronte’s best: #1 FOX DAN
R6 – IRT TROT
Best gate speed: #2 MAJESTIC TOOTH
Best rated sectionally: #6 TWEEDLEDEE
Fastest swooper: #6 TWEEDLEDEE
Fastest quarter: #3 MITCHELL WRAP
Bronte’s best: #6 TWEEDLEDEE
R7 – SWIFT SIGNS 3YO PACE
Best gate speed: #7 LE CARDINAL (VERY EVEN FRONT LINE 2-7)
Best rated sectionally: #5 LUVTOBEUPTOME
Fastest swooper: #5 LUVTOBEUPTOME
Fastest quarter: #5 LUVTOBEUPTOME
Bronte’s best: #5 LUVTOBEUPTOME
R8 – BENSTUD STANDARDBREDS PACE
Best gate speed: #4 ISOLATION
Best rated sectionally: #1 I AM THE STORM
Fastest swooper: #7 BIG BAD OSSIE
Fastest quarter: #1 I AM THE STORM
Bronte’s best: #1 I AM THE STORM
R9 – HYLAND RACING COLOURS PACE
Best gate speed: #1, #2, #3, #4 & #7 EVEN
Best rated sectionally: #6 MISS ARI
Fastest swooper: #6 MISS ARI
Fastest quarter: #2 DYNAMITEDAN
Bronte’s best: #2 DYNAMITEDAN
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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