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 out of the gates 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 - Downunder Sulky Company Pace
Best gate speed: #1 El Boston and #4 Cheerstolou
Best recent sectional times: #3 Hugo Rocks
Fastest swooper: #11 Momentum Shift and #13 Dance Away
Overall top selection (combination of horse, race and track statistics): #11 Momentum Shift
R2 - Beraldo Coffee Pace
Best gate speed: #1 Lorimermajor
Best recent sectional times: #9 Dressed In Gold
Fastest swooper: #13 Alwaysbealady
Overall top selection (combination of horse, race and track statistics): #11 Frugal Fare
R3 - APG Trot
Best gate speed: #2 El Resamo
Best recent sectional times: #10 Watts Up Partytime
Fastest swooper: #10 Watts Up Partytime
Overall top selection (combination of horse, race and track statistics): #10 Watts Up Partytime
R4 - Mimosa Homes Trot
Best gate speed: #6 Aldebaran Boyd
Best sectional times: #10 Susan Is Her Name
Fastest swooper: #10 Susan Is Her Name
Overall top selection (combination of horse, race and track statistics): #10 Susan Is Her Name
R5 - Prydes Easifeed Pace
Best gate speed: #6 Jaccka Connor (Not sufficient to cross – a very fast front line)
Best recent sectional times: #7 Meteor Moth
Fastest swooper: #9 First Dance
Overall top selection (combination of horse, race and track statistics): #7 Meteor Moth
R6 - Aldebaran Park Trotters Handicap
Best recent sectional times: #11 Harry Stamper
Fastest swooper: #11 Harry Stamper
Overall top selection (combination of horse, race and track statistics): #10 Harold Smith
R7 - Hyland Harness Colours Pace
Best gate speed: #1 Interpretation and #2 Ninedolla Toastie
Best recent sectional times: #6 Alanna Miki and #11 Skyfall Benchmark
Fastest swooper: #5 Apollostorm
Overall top selection (combination of horse, race and track statistics): #1 Interpretation
R8 - Colina & Co. Pace
Best gate speed: #2 Rakero Slammer and #4 Louie Lou I
Best recent sectional times: #4 Louie Lou I
Fastest swooper: #4 Louie Lou I
Overall top selection (combination of horse, race and track statistics): #3 Raging Whitebait
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