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 – BENSTUD STANDARDBREDS PACE
Best gate speed: #2 LILLY LOTUS & #7 DANCE AFFAIR
Best rated sectionally: #5 KEAYANG SWEETHEART
Fastest swooper: #11 RANGER RICK
Fastest quarter: #4 MAAS BETTING AGAIN
Bronte’s best: #5 KEAYANG SWEETHEART
R2 – DYNAMIC PRINT GROUP PACE
Best gate speed: #7 SOHO DARKNSTORMY
Best rated sectionally: #6 CLYMENUS
Fastest swooper: #7 SOHO DARKNSTORMY
Fastest quarter: #7 SOHO DARKNSTORMY
Bronte’s best: #7 SOHO DARKNSTORMY
R3 – GARRARDS HORSE & HOUND PACE
Best gate speed: #3 KEAYANG PAYTON
Best rated sectionally: #5 APOLLOSTORM
Fastest swooper: #5 APOLLOSTORM
Fastest quarter: #5 APOLLOSTORM
Bronte’s best: #5 APOLLOSTORM
R4 – NEED FOR SPEED NOMS NOW OPEN TROT
Best gate speed: #4 PROHIBITED GRACE
Best rated sectionally: #6 FARROKH
Fastest swooper: #2 THE SKY IS THE LIMIT
Fastest quarter: #3 ALDEBARAN ABEL
Bronte’s best: #2 THE SKY IS THE LIMIT
R5 – NEVELE R STUD FREE FOR ALL PACE
Best gate speed: #2 DIAMOND ECLIPSE & #6 JACKS ULTIMATE FURY
Best rated sectionally: #8 ULTIMATE VINNIE
Fastest swooper: #7 CALEXICO
Fastest quarter: #4 HES FROM HEAVEN
Bronte’s best: #4 HES FROM HEAVEN
R6 – ALDEBARAN PARK TROT
Best gate speed: #6 NAKEDTRUTH
Best rated sectionally: #8 HOPPY
Fastest swooper: #8 HOPPY
Fastest quarter: #7 KEAYANG KURKI
Bronte’s best: #8 HOPPY
R7 – AUSTRALIAN PACING GOLD 2YO FILLIES FINAL
Best gate speed: #4 IDEAL FRANKIE
Best rated sectionally: #4 IDEAL FRANKIE
Fastest swooper: #4 IDEAL FRANKIE
Fastest quarter: #4 IDEAL FRANKIE
Bronte’s best: #4 IDEAL FRANKIE
R8 – AUSTRALIAN PACING GOLD 2YO COLTS & GELDINGS FINAL
Best gate speed: #4 SEABREEZE LAD
Best rated sectionally: #1 CARDIGAN SNIPER
Fastest swooper: #5 CLAYTON
Fastest quarter: #1 CARDIGAN SNIPER
Bronte’s best: #1 CARDIGAN SNIPER
R9 – NUTRIEN EQUINE MARES FREE FOR ALL TROT
Best gate speed: #5 JILLIBY DREAMLOVER
Best rated sectionally: #5 JILLIBY DREAMLOVER
Fastest swooper: #5 JILLIBY DREAMLOVER
Fastest quarter: #5 JILLIBY DREAMLOVER
Bronte’s best: #5 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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