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 – HYLAND RACING COLOURS SMOKEN UP SPRINT (LISTED CLASSIC)
Best gate speed: #4 SMOKEN ACE
Best rated sectionally: #2 FIGHTER COMMAND
Fastest swooper: #2 FIGHTER COMMAND
Fastest quarter: #6 SIR JIMMY
Bronte’s best: #2 FIGHTER COMMAND
R2 – WOODLANDS STUD VICTORIA DERBY (1ST HEAT)
Best gate speed: #4 ANDRETTI
Best rated sectionally: #9 ENJOY LIFE
Fastest swooper: #9 ENOY LIFE
Fastest quarter: #6 SOHO CHARMER
Bronte’s best: #9 ENOY LIFE
R3 – WOODLANDS STUD VICTORIA DERBY (2ND HEAT)
Best gate speed: #2 SOHO TRUMP
Best rated sectionally: #9 LUVTOBEUPTOME
Fastest swooper: #9 LUVTOBEUPTOME
Fastest quarter: #2 SOHO TRUMP
Bronte’s best: #1 BROOKLYN DAN
R4 – WOODLANDS STUD VICTORIA DERBY (3RD HEAT)
Best gate speed: #5 NYMBAL
Best rated sectionally: #1 PALLADIUM
Fastest swooper: #9 DYNAMITEDAN
Fastest quarter: #1 PALLADIUM
Bronte’s best: #1 PALLADIUM
R5 – WOODLANDS STUD V.L. DULLARD TROTTERS CUP (GROUP 3)
Best gate speed: #3 JILLIBY DREAMLOVER
Best rated sectionally: #6 GOTFEELINGSYOUKNOW
Fastest swooper: #6 GOTFEELINGSYOUKNOW
Fastest quarter: #3 JILLIBY DREAMLOVER
Bronte’s best: #2 GATESYS GEM
R6 – ALDEBARAN PARK NEED FOR SPEED PRINCE (3YO COLTS & GELDINGS) FINAL (GROUP 1)
Best gate speed: #4 THE PREACHER
Best rated sectionally: #7 MUNNY THE MUNSTER
Fastest swooper: #8 UNCLAD
Fastest quarter: #8 UNCLAD
Bronte’s best: #4 THE PREACHER
R7 – ALDEBARAN PARK NEED FOR SPEED PRINCESS (3YO FILLIES) FINAL (GROUP 1)
Best gate speed: #2 JILLIBY AURA
Best rated sectionally: #7 HALLEBESOFINE
Fastest swooper: #5 HARPERSEVEN
Fastest quarter: #10 MEVIA
Bronte’s best: #2 JILLIBY AURA
R8 – PRYDES EASIFEED VICTORIA OAKS (1ST HEAT)
Best gate speed: #2 WILLOWS GIRL & #7 RIPPLES
Best rated sectionally: #7 RIPPLES
Fastest swooper: #2 WILLOWS GIRL
Fastest quarter: #7 RIPPLES
Bronte’s best: #2 WILLOWS GIRL
R9 – PRYDES EASIFEED VICTORIA OAKS (2ND HEAT)
Best gate speed: #4 RACHELS LEGACY
Best rated sectionally: #8 THE QUEENS GAMBIT
Fastest swooper: #8 THE QUEENS GAMBIT
Fastest quarter: #4 RACHELS LEGACY
Bronte’s best: #2 BETTOR BEACH
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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