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 – MIMOSA HOMES FREE FOR ALL
Best gate speed: #4 Bulletproof Boy
Best rated sectionally: #5 Catch A Wave and #6 Leap To Fame
Fastest swooper: #5 Catch A Wave
Fastest quarter: #5 Catch A Wave
Bronte’s best: #6 Leap To Fame
R2 – NEVELE R STUD PACE
Best gate speed: #1 Lou Will
Best rated sectionally: #9 Ima Terminator
Fastest swooper: #8 Amphijet
Fastest quarter: #8 Amphijet
Bronte’s best: #1 Lou Will
R3 – YABBY DAM FARMS TROT
Best gate speed: #6 Imperial Command
Best rated sectionally: #9 Valtino
Fastest swooper: #9 Valtino
Fastest quarter: #9 Valtino
Bronte’s best: #9 Valtino
R4 – BENSTUD STANDARDBREDS MARES PACE
Best gate speed: #2 Pet Kitty
Best rated sectionally: #9 Sweet Ideal
Fastest swooper: #9 Sweet Ideal
Fastest quarter: #9 Sweet Ideal
Bronte’s best: #5 Uniquely Ideal
R5 – ALDEBARAN PARK TROT
Best gate speed: #4 Sovereign Tiger
Best rated sectionally: #7 Mister Blindside
Fastest swooper: #9 Mitchell Wrap
Fastest quarter: #3 Call Me Jack
Bronte’s best: #7 Mister Blindside
R6 – LOGICAL STAFFING SOLUTIONS TATLOW STAKES (2YO FILLIES)
Best gate speed: #1 Willows Girl
Best rated sectionally: #3 Pre Eminant
Fastest swooper: #7 Cyclone Jenni
Fastest quarter: #1 Willows Girl
Bronte’s best: #3 Pre Eminant
R7 – GARRARDS HORSE & HOUND PACE
Best gate speed: #1 Vee Em Gee Macray (#5 and #6 similar)
Best rated sectionally: #7 Pesci
Fastest swooper: #5 My Uncle Stan
Fastest quarter: #5 My Uncle Stan
Bronte’s best: #7 Pesci
R8 – BERALDO COFFEE PACE
Best gate speed: #6 My Ultimate Barney and #7 Diamond Eclipse
Best rated sectionally: #2 Calexico
Fastest swooper: #2 Calexico
Fastest quarter: #6 My Ultimate Barney
Bronte’s best: #2 Calexico
R9 – DYNAMIC PRINT GROUP PACE
Best gate speed: #3 Hugo Rocks
Best rated sectionally: #7 Heza Punk Rocker
Fastest swooper: #6 Pick Up Elvis
Fastest quarter: #6 Pick Up Elvis
Bronte’s best: #7 Heza Punk Rocker
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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