The most favoured horses on Sulky.App are calculated by utilising statistics, including horse-specific sectional data as well as race and driver statistics with a variety of likely speed maps.

The following eight horses are the most favoured horses on Sulky.App in each race this Saturday night at Melton.

These horses may not be the best rated sectionally, but the speed map likely works in their favour and against the better rated horses.

RACE 1 – SHES RUBY ROO (eight)

Shes Ruby Roo has brilliant recent sectional times. She follows through a classy runner in Watts Up Partytime (one) who will be the likely leader. At worst she may end up three-fence but should still be strong from that position. James Herbertson has driven this mare twice previously, one of those being a win in a Group 2 feature. Love Gun (nine) and Ebonys Avenger (three) are both racing well and will be great chances from their ideal barriers.

Selections: 8, 9, 3, 1

RACE 2 – ISTHISJUSTFANTASY (four)

Isthisjustfantasy is an in-form mare. Her recent runs have been eye-catching, matched with strong sectionals.

She does not have enough gate speed to lead unless Seve (one) hands up. However, on times she is the best swooper in this field. If she finds a good position, she will be hard to beat.

Operative Line (eight) has found the perfect barrier for him to be close to the front and saved up for one run at them late. His good recent sectional times make him a big threat in this field.

Seve (one) is racing well and has the gate speed to lead. He just needs to be strong enough to hold of talented horses late.

Spyglass (11) was impressive last start at Riverina, flashing home late in great sectional times. He needs luck in this race from the poor barrier, but he’s got the ability to win.

Selections: 4, 8, 1, 11

RACE 3 – CAPTAIN HAMMERHEAD (nine)

Captain Hammerhead is a talented horse who is racing well. He should find a good position from his barrier without working too hard and be right in the finish.

Heavenly Charm (two) has been unlucky recently or following top level horses. Although her numerical form doesn’t look great, she’s been fantastic on the clock. She’s got a better barrier this week and should be in the finish.

Final Collect (10) is a top-quality horse who is getting back to his best. He will likely be following Captain Hammerhead into the race and can’t be forgotten in this field.

Niki Nah Nah (one) has the perfect barrier to be up near the front and is one for the First 4s.

For those following the Early Quaddie, Ubetcha Tigerpie (six), Roarforroscoe (seven) and Jillibyjacksparrow (12) shouldn’t be ignored as they are racing well and have great recent sectional data but I've left them out of my numbers with their difficult barriers.

Selections: 9, 2, 10, 1

RACE 4 – LIBBY LOU (one)

Libby Lou (one) is a talented filly with enough gate speed to hold the front. Her ideal barrier draw makes her the hardest to beat.

Eureka Jo (five), Our Ultimate Luka (nine) and Soho Vesper Lind (four) have great sectional data and look to be quality fillies and winning chances.

Perpetuity’s (eight) sectionals are slightly slower than the horses mentioned above but she’s following Libby Lou and will be saved for one run at them. She’s a place chance.

Selections: 1, 5, 9, 4

RACE 5 – SOHO SPECTRE (five)

Soho Spectre is the NSW Derby winner. Ravishing Sloy (three) has 0.7 lengths faster gate speed than Soho Spectre and could stop him from finding the front. However, Soho Spectre has brilliant sectional times and will be the hardest to beat regardless of where he ends up in the run.

War Dan Buddy (nine) has slightly better sectional times than Soho Spectre but he may end up in an awkward position from his barrier.

Alot Like Louie (one) has the best barrier draw, he’s racing well and is full of confidence.

Selections: 5, 9, 1, 3

RACE 6 – THE LOST STORM (one)

Last year’s star juvenile pacer The Lost Storm (one) is back at the races where he finds barrier one.

His sectionals are brilliant as expected and if he’s right, he should be leading and winning.

Triple Eight (13) and Curly James (nine) have great recent sectionals but slightly awkward barriers. They should still be in the finish.

Supreme Dominator (eight) races best when he’s saved for one run. He’s second-up in this and following through The Lost Storm, he’s a good place chance.

Selections: 1, 13, 9, 8

RACE 7 – SCHWARZ (one)

Schwarz (one) is a lightly-raced son of Bettors Delight, trained by Clayton Tonkin.

His sectional data is limited so his gate speed is questionable. Therefore, where he ends up in the run could be in front or up to three fence. Regardless, he is likely to be flashing late.

Hesitate (six) can race greenly but looks to be one of the better two-year-olds in Australia this season. He needs to put it all together but if he does, he will be in the finish.

Stormy Woods (two) and Coastal Drive (five) look to be great First 4 chances.

Selections: 1, 6, 2, 5

RACE 8 – NOSWEETSFORYOU (two)

Nosweetsforyou (two) is racing well sectionally, and with barrier two she will find a good position in running. She should be hard to beat late.

Shoobees Spirit (one) has good sectional times from recent races at Melton. He may not be the best in this field, but he has the best barrier to take advantage of.

Senna Storm (six) and The Sportz Star (12) have the best recent times, but poor barriers and will need luck.

Selections: 2, 1, 6, 12

RACE 9 – ALDEBARAN TANISHA (four)

Aldebaran Tanisha (four) is a quality mare with good gate speed and sectional times. She’s likely to find the front if she behaves.

Mcgee (three), Countess Chiron (two) and Inmydreams (six) are all racing well and should be near the front throughout given their barriers.

Selections: 4, 3, 2, 6

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