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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