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 – 6.02pm – Nevele R Stud Pace – 2240m
Best gate speed: #7 Operative Line (not a full length faster to cross)
Best recent sectional times: #11 Fighter Command
Fastest swooper: #8 Louie Lou I and #13 Arggghhh
Overall top selection (combination of horse, race and track statistics): #6 Draw A Dream
R2 – 6.31pm – CNC Router Bits Free For All – 2240m
Best gate speed: #1 Rakero Rebel
Best recent sectional times: #1 Rakero Rebel
Fastest swooper: #1 Rakero Rebel
Overall top selection (combination of horse, race and track statistics): #1 Rakero Rebel
R3 – 7.04pm – APG Trot – 1720m
Best gate speed: #4 El Resamo
Best recent sectional times: #9 Nephew Of Sonoko
Fastest swooper: #2 Pinnie
Overall top selection (combination of horse, race and track statistics): #2 Pinnie
R4 – 7.38pm – Waste Sense Pace – 1720m
Best gate speed: #1 Golden Tribe
Best recent sectional times: #10 My Ultimate Barney
Fastest swooper: #10 My Ultimate Barney
Overall top selection (combination of horse, race and track statistics): #10 My Ultimate Barney
R5 – 8.10pm – Garrards Horse & Hound Pace – 2240m
Best gate speed: #6 Jaccka Connor (not a full length faster to cross)
Best recent sectional times: #2 Diamond Eclipse
Fastest swooper: #5 Lincoln River
Overall top selection (combination of horse, race and track statistics): #13 Meteor Moth
R6 – 8.40pm – IRT Pace – 1720m
Best gate speed: #4 Our Saydie Kay and #5 Hittheroadjack
Best recent sectional times: #2 Poppy Wah Wah and #7 Starzzz Destiny
Fastest swooper: #12 Clear Left
Overall top selection (combination of horse, race and track statistics): #2 Poppy Wah Wah
R7 – 9.18pm – Benstud Standardbreds Mares Pace – 1720m
Best gate speed: #5 Maas Betting Again (not a full length faster to cross)
Best recent sectional times: #8 Let Her Roll
Fastest swooper: #8 Let Her Roll and #9 Kia Ora Beauty
Overall top selection (combination of horse, race and track statistics): #8 Let Her Roll
R8 – 9.51pm – Logical Staffing Solutions 3yo Trot – 2240m
Best gate speed: #5 Muskee
Best recent sectional times: #9 Enchauffour
Fastest swooper: #9 Enchauffour
Overall top selection (combination of horse, race and track statistics): #9 Enchauffour
R9 – 10.26pm – Swift Signs Trot – 2240m
Best gate speed: #1 Bitta Irish Luck and #4 Picket Wire
Best recent sectional times: #3 Susan Is Her Name
Fastest swooper: #3 Susan Is Her Name
Overall top selection (combination of horse, race and track statistics): #3 Susan Is Her Name
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