Presutto’s Phoenix Hopeful Off The Chart Making Elite Early Splits

Fresh off celebrating a Group 1 Topgun Stayers victory with Without A Trace, trainer Peter Presutto wastes no time heading back to The Meadows – this time with a youngster he believes could be something truly special.

That youngster is Off The Chart, with just six starts for four wins to his name.

“There is a reason he is called Off The Chart – he is a pretty special animal,” Presutto said.

What sets this pup apart are his splits. Last week, even in defeat, Off The Chart clocked a blistering 17.46 second second split – the eighth fastest ever recorded over 525m at The Meadows.

The names ahead of him? Excavation, Aston Bolero, Tommy Shelby, Lightning Frank, Hard Style Rico, Simon Told Helen and the legendary Fernndo Bale.

“Do you know what makes it scary? Off The Chart is running these times at the start of his career – those dogs put theirs on the board during their peak,” Presutto said.

“He is the fastest dog I have ever had.”

Presutto said the youngster was underdone last week yet still reeled off elite sectionals – a sign that the ceiling may be far higher.

“I cannot wait for the next month or two with this dog. I expect something from him on Saturday night.”

Canya Convict (5) runs down Off The Chart (4) last start in a time of 29.72 seconds over the 525 metres. Off The Chart’s second sectional was 17.46 seconds.

Off The Chart (Box 2) faces his litter brother and kennel mate On The Prowl (6) in Race 3 tonight.

“On The Prowl is a very good dog, but Off The Chart is a much faster dog,” Presutto said.

Their litter sister Simply Stunning (8) also steps out in Race 1.

“She’s had no luck with boxes. She just wants inside to show everyone what she can really do,” he said.

At this stage, Presutto ranks them:
1. Off The Chart
2. Simply Stunning
3. On The Prowl

“I’m pinching myself at the moment,” he admitted.

Presutto isn’t shying away from the elephant in the room: he believes Off The Chart has Phoenix potential.

“He needs to earn his right in that race, but I know he is worthy and I can’t wait for when he puts it all together on race night.”

For a dog stepping into just his seventh career start, it’s a bold statement but Presutto’s confidence is grounded in raw numbers, elite sectionals, and a greyhound doing things few young dogs have done.

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