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 – HYLAND RACING COLOURS PACE
Best gate speed: #5 DANCE AFFAIR
Best rated sectionally: #2 BIZZNESS CLASS
Fastest swooper: #2 BIZZNESS CLASS
Fastest quarter: #2 BIZZNESS CLASS
Bronte’s best: #2 BIZZNESS CLASS
R2 – BENSTUD STANDARDBREDS PACE
Best gate speed: #1 KEAYANG PAYTON
Best rated sectionally: #2 MICHEN ROY
Fastest swooper: #11 GUNFORHIRE
Fastest quarter: #9 ANIMADO
Bronte’s best: #1 KEAYANG PAYTON
R3 – PRYDES EASIFEED PACE
Best gate speed: #7 ODIN
Best rated sectionally: #8 CLYMENUS
Fastest swooper: #8 CLYMENUS
Fastest quarter: #9 TOORAM MAGIC
Bronte’s best: #7 ODIN
R4 – SWIFT SIGNS VICBRED VOUCHER PACE
Best gate speed: #6 SOME AMERICAN
Best rated sectionally: #9 KEAYANG RENEGADE
Fastest swooper: #9 KEAYANG RENEGADE
Fastest quarter: #9 KEAYANG RENEGADE
Bronte’s best: #9 KEAYANG RENEGADE
R5 – ALDEBARAN PARK VICBRED VOUCHER TROT
Best gate speed: #2 PROHIBITED GRACE & #5 IM ABOVE THE LAW
Best rated sectionally: #6 PASTOR DUNBAR
Fastest swooper: #6 PASTOR DUNBAR
Fastest quarter: #7 LOVE YA BROTHER
Bronte’s best: #6 PASTOR DUNBAR
R6 – HIP POCKET CASTLEMAINE TROT
Best gate speed: #2 BOUTIKA
Best rated sectionally: #7 MUSKEE
Fastest swooper: #4 KARBINE
Fastest quarter: #6 ANTONOV
Bronte’s best: #3 CENTURION DREAM
R7 – HERTZ MELTON FREE FOR ALL
Best gate speed: #3 ABOUTTIME
Best rated sectionally: #6 BAY OF BISCAY
Fastest swooper: #6 BAY OF BISCAY
Fastest quarter: #1 MY ULTIMATE BARNEY
Bronte’s best: #6 BAY OF BISCAY
R8 – BREEDERS CROWN 3YO NOMS NOW OPEN PACE
Best gate speed: #4 GALAXY LASS & #5 LAMBRO MACH
Best rated sectionally: #2 MOST EXCITING
Fastest swooper: #4 GALAXY LASS
Fastest quarter: #5 LAMBRO MACH
Bronte’s best: #2 MOST EXCITING
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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