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 – DYNAMIC PRINT GROUP NMW PACE
Best gate speed: #1 ANGELS WATCHING
Best rated sectionally: #6 JILLIBY SNIPER
Fastest swooper: #9 STEEL THE MOMENT
Fastest quarter: #7 WILD CARD
Bronte’s best: #6 JILLIBY SNIPER
R2 – VICBRED VOUCHER PACE
Best gate speed: #3 OUR VINCENT CAN GOGH
Best rated sectionally: #9 PICK UP ELVIS
Fastest swooper: #9 PICK UP ELVIS
Fastest quarter: #9 PICK UP ELVIS
Bronte’s best: #9 PICK UP ELVIS
R3 – RENOWN SILVERWARE PACE
Best gate speed: #3 SEATHESTARS
Best rated sectionally: #7 FAIRPLAY
Fastest swooper: #7 FAIRPLAY
Fastest quarter: #3 SEATHESTARS
Bronte’s best: #7 FAIRPLAY
R4 – IRT THE GRADUATE
Best gate speed: #2 DECODE
Best rated sectionally: #8 MOST EXCITING
Fastest swooper: #8 MOST EXCITING
Fastest quarter: #8 MOST EXCITING
Bronte’s best: #9 ENJOY LIFE
R5 – HYGAIN EDGE FREE FOR ALL
Best gate speed: #7 CATCH A WAVE
Best rated sectionally: #8 BULLETPROOF BOY
Fastest swooper: #4 HES FROM HEAVEN
Fastest quarter: #6 JILLIBY NITRO
Bronte’s best: #8 BULLETPROOF BOY
R6 – LOGICAL STAFFING SOLUTIONS TATLOW STAKES
Best gate speed: #1 OZZIE TART
Best rated sectionally: #9 CATCH THE CAPTAIN
Fastest swooper: #8 SWIM SUIT
Fastest quarter: #8 SWIM SUIT
Bronte’s best: #9 CATCH THE CAPTAIN
R7 – MIMOSA HOMES PACE
Best gate speed: #2 BRINGSUSJOY, #3 EL BOSTON & #5 GOODTIME LIBBY
Best rated sectionally: #9 SEA FURY
Fastest swooper: #5 GOODTIME LIBBY
Fastest quarter: #6 IM DOWNBYTHEBEACH
Bronte’s best: #9 SEA FURY
R8 – AUSTRALIAN PACING GOLD PACE
Best gate speed: #4 OUR CHEEKY DEVIL
Best rated sectionally: #6 LOWRIDER
Fastest swooper: #2 SRIRACHA
Fastest quarter: #6 LOWRIDER
Bronte’s best: #6 LOWRIDER
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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