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 – 5.16pm – Benstud Standardbreds Free For All – 2240m

Best gate speed: #6 Yambukian

Best rated sectionally: #1 Kiss

Fastest swooper: #1 Kiss

Fastest quarter: #8 Fighter Command

Bronte’s best: #6 Yambukian

R2 – 5.54pm – Dynamic Print Group Pace – 2240m – 1720m

Best gate speed: #7 Roarforroscoe

Best rated sectionally: #8 Le Belle Bijoux

Fastest swooper: #11 Rakero Slammer

Fastest quarter: #4 Frugal Fare

Bronte’s best: #2 Rakajed

R3 – 6.24pm – Logical Staffing Solutions Nmw Pace – 1720m

Best gate speed: #1 Letsgo Big Girl and #6 All Da Rage

Best rated sectionally: #10 Its Confidential

Fastest swooper: #6 All Da Rage

Fastest quarter: #12 Browniesatmidnight

Bronte’s best: #10 Its Confidential

 

R4 – 6.57pm – Garrards Horse & Hound Pace – 1720m

Best gate speed: #1 Hittheroadjack

Best rated sectionally: #13 My Ultimate Barney

Fastest swooper: #10 Jaccka Connor

Fastest quarter: #4 Komodo

Bronte’s best: #13 My Ultimate Barney

R5 – 7.32pm – Renown Silverware 3yo Pace – 2240m

Best gate speed: #1 Always Dancing

Best rated sectionally: #7 Cigano

Fastest swooper: #7 Cigano

Fastest quarter: #7 Cigano

Bronte’s best: #7 Cigano

R6 – 8.03pm – Aldebaran Park Trot – 2240m

Best gate speed: #6 Destrier

Best rated sectionally: #6 Gotfeelingsyouknow

Fastest swooper: #7 Remus Phoenix

Fastest quarter: #1 Jilliby Ballerini

Bronte’s best: #6 Gotfeelingsyouknow

R7 – 8.37pm – Hygain Victory Mares Pace – 1720m

Best gate speed: #4 Nakula

Best rated sectionally: #8 Jilliby Illuminate

Fastest swooper: #7 Sweet Ideal

Fastest quarter: #7 Sweet Ideal

Bronte’s best: #6 Wings On The Line

R8 – 9.18pm – Hertz Melton 3yo 1mw Trot – 2240m

Best gate speed: #5 Vera Lane

Best rated sectionally: #7 Aldebaran Abel

Fastest swooper: #7 Aldebaran Abel

Fastest quarter: #5 Vera Lane

Bronte’s best: #4 Watts Up The Hill

R9 – 10.00pm – Hip Pocket Castlemaine Trot – 1720m

Best gate speed: #1 Royal Charlotte

Best rated sectionally: #5 Maoris Mac

Fastest swooper: #5 Maoris Mac

Fastest quarter: #5 Maoris Mac

Bronte’s best: #5 Maoris Mac

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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