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 – Aldebaran Park Trotters Free For All – 2240m
Best gate speed: #3 Pinnie
Best rated sectionally: #11 Remus Phoenix
Fastest swooper: #11 Remus Phoenix
Fastest quarter: #11 Remus Phoenix
Bronte’s best: #11 Remus Phoenix
Note: No Australian data available for well-performed #10 Halberg first-up since moving over from New Zealand.
R2 – Nutrien Equine Pace – 2240m
Best gate speed: #2 Hittheroadjack & Tara Victory
Best rated sectionally: #1 Perun
Fastest swooper: #7 Vincenzo
Fastest quarter: #7 Vincenzo
Bronte’s best: #7 Vincenzo
R3 – Hygain Edge Pace – 1720m
Best gate speed: #6 Timbimboo
Best rated sectionally: #11 Soap And Bubbles
Fastest swooper: #10 Jilliby Illuminate
Fastest quarter: #8 Thestatesman
Bronte’s best: #10 Jilliby Illuminate
R4 – Vicbred Voucher Trot – 2240m
Best gate speed: #3 Mercenary & #7 Majestic Tooth
Best rated sectionally: #11 Claudys Hero
Fastest swooper: #5 Heza Gun
Fastest quarter: #1 Mac Flick
Bronte’s best: #12 Howdy Mate
R5 – Irt Trot – 2240m
Best gate speed: #4 Gee Cee Calder
Best rated sectionally: #6 Tictok
Fastest swooper: #2 Bennie And The Jets
Fastest quarter: #5 The Sky Is The Limit
Bronte’s best: #2 Bennie And The Jets
R6 – Garrards Horse & Hound Pace – 2240m
Best gate speed: #6 Mighty Jolt
Best rated sectionally: #4 Zanda Man
Fastest swooper: #1 Mister Americano
Fastest quarter: #9 The Steel Dragon
Bronte’s best: #8 Intrusion
R7 – Lamaros Hotel Pace – 2240m
Best gate speed: #1 Lou Will
Best rated sectionally: #2 Cardigan Dan
Fastest swooper: #2 Cardigan Dan
Fastest quarter: #2 Cardigan Dan
Bronte’s best: #2 Cardigan Dan
R8 – Hip Pocket Castlemaine Free For All – 2240m
Best gate speed: #3 Bulletproof Boy
Best rated sectionally: #6 Bay Of Biscay
Fastest swooper: #5 Fighter Command
Fastest quarter: #5 Fighter Command
Bronte’s best: #3 Bulletproof Boy
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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