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 PACE – 1720m
Best gate speed: #1 ASMILEANDAWINX
Best rated sectionally: #4 MAAS BETTING AGAIN
Fastest swooper: #11 SEASIDE BOY
Fastest quarter: #8 LAMBRO MACH
Bronte’s best: #11 SEASIDE BOY
R2 – NUTRIEN EQUINE TROT – 2240m
Best gate speed: #1 MAJESTIC TOOTH
Best rated sectionally: #10 KYVALLEY MICHAEL
Fastest swooper: #2 SKY FLAIR
Fastest quarter: #2 SKY FLAIR
Bronte’s best: #3 PARIS KAY
R3 – HERTZ MELTON PACE – 2240m
Best gate speed: #3 MY UNCLE STAN
Best rated sectionally: #9 FAIRPLAY
Fastest swooper: #9 FAIRPLAY
Fastest quarter: #8 AMPHIJET
Bronte’s best: #9 FAIRPLAY
R4 – HYLAND RACING COLOURS FREE FOR ALL – 2240m
Best gate speed: #4 ULTIMATE VINNIE
Best rated sectionally: #3 SIR JIMMY
Fastest swooper: #7 CATCH A WAVE
Fastest quarter: #6 HES FROM HEAVEN
Bronte’s best: #3 SIR JIMMY
R5 – ALDEBARAN PARK TROT – 2240m
Best gate speed: #5 KEAYANG KURKI
Best rated sectionally: #7 IJUSTCALLEDTOSAY
Fastest swooper: #1 ALDEBARAN SUSANNE
Fastest quarter: #1 ALDEBARAN SUSANNE
Bronte’s best: #7 IJUSTCALLEDTOSAY
R6 – RENOWN SILVERWARE PACE – 1720m
Best gate speed: #2 THE ART OF SUCCESS
Best rated sectionally: #6 ALWAYS BE BLAKEY
Fastest swooper: #8 HOORAH PHILTRA
Fastest quarter: #6 ALWAYS BE BLAKEY
Bronte’s best: #2 THE ART OF SUCCESS
R7 – DYNAMIC PRINT GROUP MAIDEN PACE – 1720m
Best gate speed: #2 FAMOUS CRIMES
Best rated sectionally: #4 KEAYANG PHANTOM
Fastest swooper: #4 KEAYANG PHANTOM
Fastest quarter: #2 FAMOUS CRIMES
Bronte’s best: #4 KEAYANG PHANTOM
R8 – FORTY WINKS MELTON MAIDEN TROT – 1720m
*Limited data available
Best gate speed: #4 BIG RAIN
Best rated sectionally: #7 ALCOMBZ
Fastest swooper: #2 SEBS GAL
Fastest quarter: #4 BIG RAIN
Bronte’s best: #1 RAMA SAIGO
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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