Bronte Nieuwenburg has outlined her selections and suggested game plan for Thursday's nine-race card at Melton.

R1 – 5.33pm – Vicbred Open On Harnessweb Pace – 1720m

9 - Wingate Guy

3 - Paris Princess

6 - Woodlea Diego

5 - The Silent Assassin

Wingate Guy was a last start winner at Shepparton when promoted to first place. He is an consistent horse who can stay out of trouble here from barrier nine. If there is speed on early, he will be flashing home late.

BACK: 9 Wingate Guy – 2 Units (win)

R2 – 6.04pm – Australian Pacing Gold Pace (2nd Heat) – 1720m

8 - Final Bow

1 - Tex Goes Bang

5 - Foregone Conclusion

4 - Guaranteed Secret

The James Herbertson – Ross Graham combination is hard to overlook, and Final Bow will get the perfect trip along the fence. It's hard to find a case against her here.

BACK: 8 Final Bow – 2 Units (win)

R3 – 6.37pm – The Big Screen Company Pace – 1720m

9 - Goodtime Stryker

3 - Royal Edard

6 - Hair Razor

1 - Friends

Goodtime Stryker has the best recent sectional times in this field, despite not having been in the winner's circle. Barrier nine is ideal, allowing him to settle early and be saved for a late run at them.

BACK: 9 Goodtime Stryker – 2 Units (win)

R4 – 7.07pm – Hygain Pace – 1720m

6 - Amber Alert

8 - One Off

7 - Silver Domino

1 - Etiz Amodel

The Newberry team is flying, having had two winners on Shepparton Cup night. They have Amber Alert here, a very fast mare. She may use her gate speed or be saved for a late run. Either way, this looks like a great race for her to get back into winning form.

BACK: 6 Amber Alert – 1 Unit (win)

R5 – 7.42pm – Construct Trot – 1720m

9 - Just Abit Dusty

5 - Timmy Turtle

4 - Kvintet Hill

3 - With Aplomb

Just A Bit Dusty has always shown a lot of ability when he puts it all together. After a mishap last start, he’s had quite a few gear changes. At his best, he’s a genuine contender. With the draw on the back row, he has time to settle early, and I believe he has a strong chance of winning here.

BACK: 9 Just Abit Dusty – 1 Unit (win)

R6 – 8.15pm – Lionheart Security Concession Drivers Pace – 1720m

10 - Our True Colours

8 - Jay Bee

1 - Malava Miss

7 - Really Smartie

R7 – 8.51pm – Renown Silverware 4yo & Older Maiden Pace – 1720m

1 - Love A Belle

8 - Watching Over Us

2 - Goodtime Mixnitup

4 - Le Betty

Love A Belle has the perfect opportunity to break through with her maiden victory. From barrier one, she has every chance to either lead all the way or be saved for one sprint along the fence. She has the best recent sectional times, and everything seems to be in her favour here.

BACK: 9 Love A Belle – 2 Units (win)

R8 – 9.21pm – Garrards Horse And Hound Pace – 1720m

7 - Steel Ruler

2 - The Last Trip

1 - Ninedolla Toastie 

4 - Lenard Ess

R9 – 9.51pm – Hyland Harness Colours 3yo Maiden Pace – 1720m

8 - Loubell

4 - Helenshope

3 – Im Hank

6 - Carry On Cornish

 

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