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 FREE FOR ALL
Best gate speed: #3 BLUTO
Best rated sectionally: #8 FIGHTER COMMAND
Fastest swooper: #13 SIR JIMMY
Fastest quarter: #13 SIR JIMMY
Bronte’s best: #8 FIGHTER COMMAND
R2 – WASTE SENSE PACE
Best gate speed: #3 MY UNCLE STAN
Best rated sectionally: #3 MY UNCLE STAN
Fastest swooper: #12 PESCI
Fastest quarter: #9 LOUGLE
Bronte’s best: #3 MY UNCLE STAN
R3 – HYGAIN EDGE VICBRED VOUCHER PACE
Best gate speed: #4 DANCE AFFAIR
Best rated sectionally: #10 MOST EXCITING
Fastest swooper: #10 MOST EXCITING
Fastest quarter: #8 COLOSSAL HOPE
Bronte’s best: #10 MOST EXCITING
R4 – HIP POCKET CASTLEMAINE PACE
Best gate speed: #7 PISTOL PEARCE
Best rated sectionally: #2 HANDLER
Fastest swooper: #9 PLATINUM JIVE
Fastest quarter: #11 MAAS BETTING AGAIN
Bronte’s best: #2 HANDLER
R5 – DYNAMIC PRINT GROUP TROT
Best gate speed: #5 ARTIGAS & #6 ROCKY VALLEY
Best rated sectionally: #1 CENTURION DREAM
Fastest swooper: #1 CENTURION DREAM
Fastest quarter: #9 KYVALLEY MICHAEL
Bronte’s best: #1 CENTURION DREAM
R6 – NUTRIEN EQUINE TROT
Best gate speed: #5 SAM NIEN
Best rated sectionally: #9 MAORIS MAC
Fastest swooper: #9 MAORIS MAC
Fastest quarter: #4 KARBINE
Bronte’s best: #4 KARBINE
R7 – ALDEBARAN PARK TATLOW STAKES (2YO TROTTERS)
Best gate speed: #2 REGAL GALA & #7 MAJARO GIRL
Best rated sectionally: #6 KYVALLEY DIXON
Fastest swooper: #6 KYVALLEY DIXON
Fastest quarter: #7 MAJARO GIRL
Bronte’s best: #6 KYVALLEY DIXON
R8 – MIMOSA HOMES VICTORIAN SIRES CLASSIC (3YO COLTS & GELDINGS)
Best gate speed: #1 SOHO TRUMP
Best rated sectionally: #7 BROOKLYN DAN
Fastest swooper: #6 DYNAMITEDAN
Fastest quarter: #1 SOHO TRUMP
Bronte’s best: #7 BROOKLYN DAN
R9 – FORTY WINKS MELTON GOLD CHALICE (3YO FILLIES)
Best gate speed: #6 WILLOWS GIRL
Best rated sectionally: #6 WILLOWS GIRL
Fastest swooper: #5 KEAYANG PASSION
Fastest quarter: #6 WILLOWS GIRL
Bronte’s best: #6 WILLOWS GIRL
R10 – HYLAND RACING COLOURS TROTTERS FREE FOR ALL
Best gate speed: #6 LOVEMETO
Best rated sectionally: #6 LOVEMETO
Fastest swooper: #1 HOPPY
Fastest quarter: #2 IMPERIAL MONARCH
Bronte’s best: #6 LOVEMETO
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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