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 – HIP POCKET CASTLEMAINE FREE FOR ALL – 1720M
Best gate speed: #4 Bettor Isolate
Best rated sectionally: #8 Mach Dan
Fastest swooper: #10 Catch A Wave
Fastest quarter: #10 Catch A Wave
Bronte’s best: #10 Catch A Wave
R2 – HYGAIN VICTORY PACE – 1720M
Best gate speed: #1 Odin and #5 Louie Lou I
Best rated sectionally: #7 Fate Awaits
Fastest swooper: #5 Louie Lou I
Fastest quarter: #7 Fate Awaits
Bronte’s best: #9 Petracca
R3 – RENOWN SILVERWARE PACE – 2240M
Best gate speed: #3 Ferrigno and #5 Golden Tribe
Best rated sectionally: #4 Twisting By
Fastest swooper: #4 Twisting By
Fastest quarter: #5 Golden Tribe
Bronte’s best: #4 Twisting By
R4 – HERTZ MELTON PACE – 2240M
Best gate speed: #4 Repelling
Best rated sectionally: #7 Rakajed
Fastest swooper: #6 Diamond Eclipse
Fastest quarter: #6 Diamond Eclipse
Bronte’s best: #7 Rakajed
R5 – CNC ROUTER BITS PACE – 1720M
Best gate speed: #1 Spun Silver
Best rated sectionally: #10 Test Of Fire
Fastest swooper: #6 Olivia Rose
Fastest quarter: #6 Olivia Rose
Bronte’s best: #8 Anakin
R6 – NUTRIEN EQUINE PACE – 1720M
Best gate speed: #6 Pet Kitty
Best rated sectionally: #8 Stormryder
Fastest swooper: #8 Stormryder
Fastest quarter: #8 Stormryder
Bronte’s best: #8 Stormryder
R7 – HYLAND RACING COLOURS MARES PACE – 1720M
Best gate speed: #3 My Little Bo
Best rated sectionally: #11 Uniquely Ideal
Fastest swooper: #5 The Bride
Fastest quarter: #5 The Bride
Bronte’s best: #11 Uniquely Ideal
R8 – MIMOSA HOMES PACE – 2240M
Best gate speed: #7 Hugo Rocks
Best rated sectionally: #3 Viney
Fastest swooper: #5 Wattlebank Arnie
Fastest quarter: #6 Ata Rangi
Bronte’s best: #3 Viney
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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