Bronte Nieuwenburg has taken a deep dive into the upcoming Saturday night feature meeting at Melton, using stats and sectional times to break down the key runners.
The program includes the Group 1 Just Believe Grand Prix featuring Keayang Zahara, the A.G. Coombs Trot (Female Drivers Race) and the Lyn McPherson Memorial Breed for Speed Series Finals.
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 – TEAM TEAL PACE
Best gate speed: #1 Louie Lou I
Best rated sectionally: #7 Jilliby Nitro
Fastest swooper: #2 Catch A Wave
Fastest quarter: #2 Catch A Wave
Bronte’s best: #2 Catch A Wave
R2 – MELTON G.W.M. NMW TROT
Best gate speed: #5 Claudys Hero
Best rated sectionally: #10 Meadow Valley Star
Fastest swooper: #9 Six Nations
Fastest quarter: #8 Nakedtruth
Bronte’s best: #9 Six Nations
R3 – A.G. COOMBS TROT (FEMALE DRIVERS RACE)
Best gate speed: #6 Jakarta
Best rated sectionally: #4 Run Forest Run
Fastest swooper: #9 El Bravo
Fastest quarter: #9 El Bravo
Bronte’s best: #6 Jakarta
R4 – LYN MCPHERSON BREED FOR SPEED BRONZE TROT FINAL
Best gate speed: #1 Christmas Babe
Best rated sectionally: #10 Little Miss Morgan
Fastest swooper: #10 Little Miss Morgan
Fastest quarter: #10 Little Miss Morgan
Bronte’s best: #5 Sky Lindy
R5 – LYN MCPHERSON BREED FOR SPEED SILVER TROT FINAL (LISTED CLASSIC)
Best gate speed: #2 Aldebaran Susanne
Best rated sectionally: #7 Mac Flick
Fastest swooper: #8 Rubys Dream
Fastest quarter: #7 Mac Flick
Bronte’s best: #5 Keayang Gypsy
R6 – JUST BELIEVE GRAND PRIX (GROUP 1)
Best gate speed: #1 Keayang Zahara (note: from her May 10 2025 Macarthur Mile run)
Best rated sectionally: #1 Keayang Zahara
Fastest swooper: #1 Keayang Zahara
Fastest quarter: #1 Keayang Zahara
Bronte’s best: #1 Keayang Zahara
R7 – LYN MCPHERSON BREED FOR SPEED GOLD TROT (GROUP 3)
Best gate speed: #5 Rockinwithattitude
Best rated sectionally: #6 Jilliby Ballerini
Fastest swooper: #6 Jilliby Ballerini
Fastest quarter: #6 Jilliby Ballerini
Bronte’s best: #6 Jilliby Ballerini
R8 – YABBY DAM FARM TROT
Best gate speed: #7 Nephew Of Sonoko
Best rated sectionally: #8 Crusher Clyde
Fastest swooper: #5 Mcgee
Fastest quarter: #4 Kyvalley Maven
Bronte’s best: #8 Crusher Clyde
R9 – IRT AUSTRALIA TROT
Best gate speed: #3 Desert Assassin
Best rated sectionally: #7 Tictok
Fastest swooper: #5 Kyvalley Michael
Fastest quarter: #5 Kyvalley Michael
Bronte’s best: #1 Coconut Mickey
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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