Bronte Nieuwenburg has taken a deep dive into Saturday night’s Cranbourne Cup meeting, 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 – CRANBOURNE FENCING PACE
Best gate speed: #1 Spun Silver
Best rated sectionally: #5 Vincheska
Fastest swooper: #6 Chogi
Fastest quarter: #2 Colorado Girl
Bronte’s best: #5 Vincheska
R2 – WOODLANDS STUD PAM HOCKHAM MEMORIAL PACE
Best gate speed: #1 Im Butter Blue
Best rated sectionally: #5 I Of The Hurrikane
Fastest swooper: #5 I Of The Hurrikane
Fastest quarter: #1 Im Butter Blue
Bronte’s best: #5 I Of The Hurrikane
R3 – NZB STANDARDBRED VIN KNIGHT MEMORIAL PACE (1ST HEAT)
Best gate speed: #6 Ghost Of Time
Best rated sectionally: #2 Ata Rangi
Fastest swooper: #2 Ata Rangi
Fastest quarter: #6 Ghost Of Time
Bronte’s best: #2 Ata Rangi
IMPORTANT NOTE: NO AUSTRALIAN SECTIONAL DATA AVAILABLE ON #1 MAJOR ART. FIRST UP FROM NZ.
R4 – THE ANGELIQUE (GROUP 3)
Best gate speed: #4 Jilliby Willow
Best rated sectionally: #6 Captains Mistress
Fastest swooper: #6 Steno
Fastest quarter: #6 Captains Mistress
Bronte’s best: #6 Captains Mistress
R5 – BLUE HILLS RISE 4YO & 5YO CHAMPIONSHIP (GROUP 3)
Best gate speed: #4 Hes No Romeo
Best rated sectionally: #5 Golden Tribe
Fastest swooper: #5 Golden Tribe
Fastest quarter: #2 Sanchez
Bronte’s best: #8 Forty Love
R6 – DECRON CRANBOURNE GOLD CUP (GROUP 1)
Best gate speed: #2 Bulletproof Boy
Best rated sectionally: #4 Leap To Fame
Fastest swooper: #5 Jilliby Nitro
Fastest quarter: #5 Jilliby Nitro
Bronte’s best: #4 Leap To Fame
R7 – LADBROKES CRANBOURNE TROTTERS CUP (GROUP 1)
Best gate speed: #2 Rockinwithattitude
Best rated sectionally: #4 Keayang Zahara
Fastest swooper: #4 Keayang Zahara
Fastest quarter: #3 Lovemeto
Bronte’s best: #4 Keayang Zahara
R8 – AIDAN GRAHAM MEMORIAL NMW PACE
Best gate speed: #5 Fiano
Best rated sectionally: #7 Luva Scrap
Fastest swooper: #9 Royal Appointment
Fastest quarter: #9 Royal Appointment
Bronte’s best: #5 Fiano
R9 – ALDEBARAN PARK TROT
Best gate speed: #6 Imperial Command
Best rated sectionally: #2 Jilliby Dreamlover
Fastest swooper: #7 Remus Phoenix
Fastest quarter: #7 Remus Phoenix
Bronte’s best: #2 Jilliby Dreamlover
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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