Dog of the Day: Nothing Mad
Today’s spotlight falls on Nothing Mad, a promising youngster lining up at Newcastle this afternoon. After a confident maiden victory earlier this month, he looks ready to handle the step up in class in the 15:32 (Race 4).
Profile
- Name: Nothing Mad
- Age: Jul 2023 (2 Years Old)
- Sex: Dog
- Colour: Black (bk)
- Trainer: J.J. Fenwick (Newcastle)
- Owners: Mr A.W. Brealey, Mr J. Dixon, Mr J.J. Fenwick, Mr R.A. Vickers
Racing Record & Form
Nothing Mad is a lightly raced prospect with just 11 career runs. While his strike rate sits at 9.09%, that number is deceptive as he is clearly a dog on an upward curve.
He broke his maiden in style on November 13th, winning an A4 contest by a neck. What stood out that day was his determination; after trapping well (4.67 split), he led early, was challenged, but rallied to clock a personal best of 28.95s.
Prior to that win, he showed his potential in trials, posting a rapid 29.25s solo run on November 6th. This improvement suggests he is peaking at exactly the right time.
The Race Analysis: 15:32 A3 Grade (480m)
Today he faces a tougher test, moving up from A4 to A3 grade. However, the race setup looks favorable for him.
- The Draw: He runs from Trap 4 (Middle). He has shown he can trap consistently from this box, with splits of 4.67 and 4.70 in recent outings.
- The Competition: His main threats include Blackhouse Love (Trap 2) and Whitehills Vito (Trap 3). However, Blackhouse Love tends to start slowly, and Whitehills Vito is returning from a long break, which could leave the door open for Nothing Mad to seize the early advantage.
- Trainer Form: The J.J. Fenwick kennel is in fine form, boasting a solid 22.29% strike rate over the last 21 days—the second highest in this field.
Verdict: The “Dog of the Day” title is well-earned. He is fresh, confident from his first win, and represents a kennel firing on all cylinders. If he can reproduce that 4.67 sectional, he could lead this field all the way.
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