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 – HYGAIN EDGE PACE
Best gate speed: #5 Lou Will
Best rated sectionally: #9 Big Bad Ossie
Fastest swooper: #9 Big Bad Ossie
Fastest quarter: #4 Torque Power
Bronte’s best: #9 Big Bad Ossie
R2 – LAMAROS HOTEL PACE
Best gate speed: #3 Celestial Zodiac
Best rated sectionally: #8 Intrusion
Fastest swooper: #6 Royal Appointment
Fastest quarter: #6 Royal Appointment
Bronte’s best: #8 Intrusion
R3 – HIP POCKET CASTLEMAINE PACE
Best gate speed: #5 Soho Darknstormy
Best rated sectionally: #6 Ten Da Touch
Fastest swooper: #8 Son Of Mac
Fastest quarter: #8 Son Of Mac
Bronte’s best: #6 Ten Da Touch
R4 – NEVELE R STUD NMW TROT
Best gate speed: #3 Aldebaran Brooke
Best rated sectionally: #2 Ox Knox
Fastest swooper: #5 Six Nations
Fastest quarter: #5 Six Nations
Bronte’s best: #3 Aldebaran Brooke
R5 – NUTRIEN EQUINE PACE
Best gate speed: #3 Dressed In Gold
Best rated sectionally: #7 Timbimboo
Fastest swooper: #8 Clymenus
Fastest quarter: #8 Clymenus
Bronte’s best: #7 Timbimboo
R6 – IRT IAN DAFF MEMORIAL PACE
Best gate speed: #2 Delightful Charm
Best rated sectionally: #8 Le Belle Bijoux
Fastest swooper: #7 Uniquely Ideal
Fastest quarter: #7 Uniquely Ideal
Bronte’s best: #8 Le Belle Bijoux
R7 – LOGICAL STAFFING SOLUTIONS PACE
Best gate speed: #6 New Shuffle
Best rated sectionally: #6 New Shuffle
Fastest swooper: #6 New Shuffle
Fastest quarter: #6 New Shuffle
Bronte’s best: #6 New Shuffle
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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