Wentworth Park Race 9

One Mitzvah For Bondi

Stake: $6,774

BETTER LIGHT UP (2) was a hot course and distance winner last time, claiming a Grade 5 in a powerful 29.77 and a new PB here. Expected to push the clock again. FALSE WITNESS (1) put in a much better performance last start when in the placings at this track behind See This (30.12) in a Grade 5. Worked home well on that occasion and should be strong late. Goes well out of this box with a win and five minor placings. Leading chance. BLUE LINKIN (4) hit the ground running from out wide and on speed early but faded and swamped late when 5th at this track in Grade 5 company. Has never been out of the placings from three starts out of this box. Leading chance. TENACIOUS TALKER (8) has a solid strike rate at this distance.

Distance: 520m
Class: 5th Grade
Track: Good
Weather: -
Surface: All Weather

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False Witness (1) 6613622353
Trainer: Sam Sultana (LONDONDERRY)
Prize Money: $82,366
Win / Place: 27% / 68%

3 yo Black D

Sire: AUSSIE INFRARED (AUS)

Dam: NIKOLINA (AUS)

Owners: Angela Della Bosca

Rating

Stats

Career

47: 13-10-9

Track

26: 6-5-7

Trk/Dst

26: 6-5-7

Distance

28: 6-7-7

Season

20: 4-5-5

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 1-0-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
1	2	9	1	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	10	7	7	2	3	6	9	3
1st	1	3	3	1	1	0	3	1
2nd	3	1	2	0	0	0	3	1
3rd	2	2	0	0	2	2	1	0

Comments

In the money last time at this track (30.12) in a Grade 5, finishing a 4.5 lengths third. Goes well out of this box with a win and five minors. Looks a leading chance.

Expected Early Speed:Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
3rd of 6	8/1/26	Wentworth Park	520m	2	0:30.12	62.2 km/h	4.5L	$7.00	0:29.80	0:29.72	GR 5	$6,774	$829	5	1. See This 2. Magic Bandit 3. False Witness
5th of 7	3/1/26	Gosford	603m	1	0:35.22	61.6 km/h	9.3L	$7.50	0:34.57	0:34.57	GR 5	$11,658	-	15	1. Zipping Dekkers 2. Best Surprise 3. West Rock Casey
3rd of 4	19/12/25	Richmond	622m	1	0:35.94	62.3 km/h	5.3L	$5.50	0:35.57	0:35.57	NG	$12,180	$1,711	8	1. West Rock Casey 2. Zig Zag Man 3. False Witness
2nd of 8	11/12/25	Wentworth Park	520m	1	0:30.12	62.2 km/h	0.8L	$3.40	0:30.07	0:29.72	GR 4/5	$7,320	$1,363	7	1. Spring Witness 2. False Witness 3. Late In Winter
2nd of 5	4/12/25	Wentworth Park	520m	3	0:30.09	62.2 km/h	3.3L	$2.10f	0:29.86	0:29.74	GR 4/5	$7,320	$1,363	7	1. Watchmaker 2. False Witness 3. Pure Silver
6th of 8	27/11/25	Wentworth Park	520m	6	0:30.36	61.7 km/h	5.3L	$3.20	0:29.99	0:29.50	GR 3/4	$7,668	-	14	1. Lone Shark 2. Flying Goddess 3. Cold Cold Night

Better Light Up (2) 62262x6261
Trainer: Jay Opetaia (Orange)
Prize Money: $31,703
Win / Place: 25% / 66%

3 yo FWN D

Sire: FERAL FRANKY (AUS)

Dam: ARMATREE KAYCEE (AUS)

Owners: Baker Racing - Mgr R Baker

100

Rating

Stats

Career

39: 10-9-7

Track

2: 1-0-0

Trk/Dst

2: 1-0-0

Distance

2: 1-0-0

Season

8: 1-4-0

1st Up

3: 2-0-0

2nd Up

3: 0-2-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
3	6	1	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	3	4	5	7	2	4	4	10
1st	1	1	0	3	1	1	1	2
2nd	1	0	1	1	1	0	1	4
3rd	1	2	1	1	0	1	1	0

Comments

Was prominent from the outset and held on well to win at this track over 520m in 29.77 last start, beating Ritza Tears. Can make it back to back wins.

Expected Early Speed:Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
1st of 7	8/1/26	Wentworth Park	520m	4	0:29.77	62.9 km/h	1.8L	$6.50	0:29.77	0:29.72	GR 5	$6,774	$4,611	7	1. Better Light Up 2. Ritza Tears 3. Proclivity
6th of 8	1/1/26	Wentworth Park	520m	3	0:30.46	61.5 km/h	9.8L	$23	0:29.77	0:29.56	GR 5	$6,774	-	10	1. Ritza Ringer 2. Ritza Tiana 3. Wyndra All Heart
2nd of 5	22/12/25	Maitland	450m	8	0:25.10	64.5 km/h	2.3L	$11	0:24.94	0:24.94	GR 4/5	$3,816	$783	22	1. Mustang Ethics 2. Better Light Up 3. Hot Shot Ethics
6th of 7	30/11/25	Maitland	450m	6	0:25.46	63.6 km/h	6.8L	$101	0:24.98	0:24.88	NG	$6,473	-	71	1. Gold Force 2. Tracey Taro 3. Fire Me Up
71 Day Spell
2nd of 7	20/9/25	Dubbo	400m	5	0:23.37	61.6 km/h	2.5L	$1.90f	0:23.18	0:23.02	GR 4/5	$2,888	$551	35	1. Miss Macie Lyn 2. Better Light Up 3. Cody The Champ
35 Day Freshen-Up
6th of 8	16/8/25	Dubbo	400m	8	0:23.52	61.2 km/h	12.3L	$3.00f	0:22.66	0:22.66	GR 4/5	$2,888	-	7	1. Candice Keeping 2. Go Forward Block 3. Hybrid Eve

Bonus Ethics (3) 111581434x
Trainer: Peter Rodgers (Freemans Reach)
Prize Money: $28,809
Win / Place: 42% / 57%

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Track / Distance Specialist

3 yo RED/BDL B

Sire: TOMMY SHELBY (AUS)

Dam: WHITE SOX ETHICS (AUS)

Owners: David Smith

Rating

Stats

Career

14: 6-1-1

Track

6: 3-1-0

Trk/Dst

6: 3-1-0

Distance

6: 3-1-0

Season

3: 0-0-1

1st Up

2: 1-0-0

2nd Up

2: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
1	0	5	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	7	8
STARTS	2	4	2	2	1	1	2
1st	1	3	1	0	0	1	0
2nd	0	0	0	0	0	0	1
3rd	0	0	0	0	0	0	1

Comments

Was out of the placings at final run of last campaign, finishing fourth (29.62) at Gosford before going for a three months spell. Prepared to watch this time.

Expected Early Speed:Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
4th of 5	14/10/25	Gosford	515m	1	0:29.62	62.6 km/h	4.3L	$10	0:29.31	0:29.25	NG	$3,979	$87	7	1. Tarawi Licorice 2. Zipping Kimble 3. Weffalee Lee Lee
3rd of 7	7/10/25	Gosford	515m	8	0:29.86	62.1 km/h	2.3L	$4.00	0:29.70	0:29.28	GR 4/5	$3,816	$534	28	1. Aussie's Thunder 2. Sporty Ethics 3. Bonus Ethics
4th of 8	9/9/25	Gosford	388m	4	0:22.65	61.7 km/h	6.8L	$2.20f	0:22.17	0:22.08	GR 5	$2,680	$87	56	1. Poppy's Darlin' 2. Say Your Prayers 3. Where's Nanny
56 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 8	15/7/25	Gosford	388m	2	0:22.55	61.9 km/h	1.5L	$1.15f	0:22.55	0:22.26	GR 5	$2,680	$1,711	17	1. Bonus Ethics 2. Stylish Eyes 3. White Earner
8th of 8	28/6/25	Wentworth Park	520m	2	0:30.33	61.7 km/h	8.3L	$34	0:29.76	0:29.48	NG	$12,180	-	23	1. Taormina 2. Both Bowers Ace 3. Gets Late Early
5th of 8	5/6/25	Wentworth Park	520m	5	0:30.36	61.7 km/h	10.5L	$14	0:29.62	0:29.58	GR 4/5	$7,320	-	19	1. Zipping Grinch 2. Go Lani 3. Classic Ethics

Blue Linkin (4) 35x2351275
Trainer: Kenneth Burnett (Bringelly)
Prize Money: $32,149
Win / Place: 19% / 63%

2 yo BLU D

Sire: ASTON RUPEE (AUS)

Dam: SWEET NANGAR (AUS)

Owners: Leslie Burton

Rating

Stats

Career

41: 8-7-11

Track

14: 0-5-3

Trk/Dst

14: 0-5-3

Distance

22: 4-6-4

Season

10: 1-2-3

1st Up

2: 0-1-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-2

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
3	1	4	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	5	7	3	3	7	6	6	4
1st	2	2	0	0	0	2	1	1
2nd	1	1	2	1	0	0	1	1
3rd	1	1	1	2	4	1	1	0

Comments

Didn't make the placings last time at this track (30.25) in a Grade 5, finishing a 6 length fifth. Has three placings from three starts from the draw. Makes appeal on best.

Expected Early Speed:Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
5th of 6	8/1/26	Wentworth Park	520m	7	0:30.25	61.9 km/h	6.3L	$13	0:29.80	0:29.72	GR 5	$6,774	-	7	1. See This 2. Magic Bandit 3. False Witness
7th of 8	1/1/26	Wentworth Park	520m	5	0:30.61	61.2 km/h	10.0L	$8.00	0:29.91	0:29.56	GR 4/5	$7,320	-	14	1. Zipping Evania 2. Red Rock Razzle 3. My Athena
2nd of 7	18/12/25	Wentworth Park	520m	1	0:29.82	62.8 km/h	1.5L	$2.40f	0:29.72	0:29.16	GR 5	$6,774	$1,247	4	1. Before The Dawn 2. Blue Linkin 3. Ripper Joe
1st of 7	14/12/25	Richmond	401m	6	0:22.55	64.0 km/h	3.3L	$1.50f	0:22.55	0:22.55	GR 5	$2,680	$1,711	12	1. Blue Linkin 2. Sam's Tears 3. Can't Hurry Love
5th of 8	2/12/25	Bulli	400m	5	0:22.63	63.6 km/h	3.8L	$7.50	0:22.36	0:22.36	GR 4/5	$2,888	-	4	1. Whistle Wave 2. Hey Bubba Louie 3. Sloy Wave
3rd of 7	28/11/25	Richmond	401m	6	0:22.91	63.0 km/h	4.3L	$2.50	0:22.60	0:22.60	GR 5	$2,680	$377	3	1. Thirteen Plus 2. Sneaky Chamber 3. Blue Linkin

Dynamic Gregory (6) 14x8665333
Trainer: Ruth King (Kembla Grange)
Prize Money: $38,587
Win / Place: 25% / 56%

3 yo WH/BLU/FWN D

Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)

Dam: SONATA (AUS)

Owners: Robert Russo

Rating

Stats

Career

39: 10-5-7

Track

13: 3-1-1

Trk/Dst

13: 3-1-1

Distance

26: 6-4-4

Season

10: 1-0-4

1st Up

3: 0-1-1

2nd Up

3: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
4	0	6	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	6	5	5	2	4	9	3	5
1st	2	3	1	1	0	1	1	1
2nd	1	0	0	1	1	2	0	0
3rd	1	1	0	0	2	2	0	1

Comments

Hit the frame latest (30.16) when third at Nowra in a Grade 5. Fairly consistent record from the draw including a win and four minors. Tough field and looking to others this time.

Expected Early Speed:Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
3rd of 7	5/1/26	Nowra	520m	8	0:30.16	62.1 km/h	8.8L	$2.40	0:29.54	0:29.54	GR 5	$3,642	$493	7	1. Zipping Admiral 2. Black Tiara 3. Dynamic Gregory
3rd of 8	29/12/25	Nowra	520m	6	0:30.05	62.3 km/h	6.5L	$5.50	0:29.59	0:29.55	GR 4/5	$3,816	$539	14	1. Zipping Zodiac 2. Cumbria George 3. Dynamic Gregory
3rd of 8	15/12/25	Nowra	520m	5	0:29.63	63.2 km/h	1.5L	$18	0:29.53	0:29.53	GR 4/5	$3,816	$539	6	1. Square Up 2. Cumbria Benny 3. Dynamic Gregory
5th of 6	9/12/25	Bulli	400m	3	0:22.72	63.4 km/h	1.8L	$11	0:22.59	0:22.44	GR 4/5	$2,888	-	7	1. Whistle Wave 2. Yuna Herrera 3. Blue Goose Boy
6th of 8	2/12/25	Bulli	400m	8	0:22.71	63.4 km/h	5.0L	$12	0:22.36	0:22.36	GR 4/5	$2,888	-	5	1. Whistle Wave 2. Hey Bubba Louie 3. Sloy Wave
6th of 7	27/11/25	Nowra	520m	6	0:30.49	61.4 km/h	7.5L	$4.20	0:29.97	0:29.74	GR 4/5	$3,816	-	26	1. Ashby Flash 2. Skedaddle Maple 3. Wootown Will

My Athena (7) 2323242253
Trainer: Caroline Hughes (AGNES BANKS)
Prize Money: $53,087
Win / Place: 7.41% / 61%

2 yo WH/BDL B

Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)

Dam: ZIPPING KELLY (AUS)

Owners: Caroline Hughes

Rating

Stats

Career

54: 4-20-9

Track

43: 4-16-7

Trk/Dst

43: 4-16-7

Distance

45: 4-16-7

Season

23: 2-9-4

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	0	4	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	6	9	4	5	8	2	10	10
1st	0	2	0	1	0	0	0	1
2nd	4	3	1	1	2	1	3	5
3rd	0	1	1	1	2	0	3	1

Comments

Finished third last start (30.23) at big odds over 520m at this track. Jumps from a wide draw. Prefer others.

Expected Early Speed:Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
3rd of 8	1/1/26	Wentworth Park	520m	7	0:30.23	61.9 km/h	4.5L	$17	0:29.91	0:29.56	GR 4/5	$7,320	$905	5	1. Zipping Evania 2. Red Rock Razzle 3. My Athena
5th of 8	27/12/25	Wentworth Park	520m	7	0:30.32	61.7 km/h	3.3L	$11	0:30.09	0:29.52	GR 5	$10,324	-	7	1. Irinka Alana 2. Ritza Tiana 3. Secret Bandit
2nd of 7	20/12/25	Wentworth Park	520m	6	0:29.87	62.7 km/h	1.0L	$3.80	0:29.79	0:29.33	GR 5	$10,324	$1,943	2	1. Hello Cindy Lou 2. My Athena 3. Hey Mickey
2nd of 5	18/12/25	Wentworth Park	520m	7	0:30.10	62.2 km/h	5.0L	$8.00	0:29.75	0:29.16	GR 5	$6,774	$1,247	7	1. Secret Bandit 2. My Athena 3. Irinka Alana
4th of 8	11/12/25	Wentworth Park	520m	1	0:30.23	61.9 km/h	7.3L	$9.50	0:29.72	0:29.72	GR 5	$6,774	$87	5	1. Ritza Tears 2. Scott Wednesday 3. Texas Bandit
2nd of 8	6/12/25	Wentworth Park	520m	1	0:30.26	61.9 km/h	0.1L	$3.30f	0:30.25	0:29.59	GR 5	$10,324	$1,943	7	1. Billy Ray's Girl 2. My Athena 3. Scott Wednesday

Tenacious Talker (8) 1121151314
Trainer: Joseph Mcfadyen (Kariong)
Prize Money: $31,419
Win / Place: 55% / 75%

2 yo Black B

Sire: BARCIA BALE (AUS)

Dam: CHILL EASY (AUS)

Owners: Trent Kiner

Rating

Stats

Career

20: 11-2-2

Track

3: 1-0-0

Trk/Dst

3: 1-0-0

Distance

3: 1-0-0

Season

10: 6-1-1

1st Up

2: 1-0-1

2nd Up

2: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	5	6	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7
STARTS	4	4	3	2	2	2	3
1st	3	4	1	0	1	2	0
2nd	0	0	1	0	0	0	1
3rd	0	0	0	1	0	0	1

Comments

Got back last start and could only manage fourth but before that won easily by 9 lengths at The Gardens (29.57) beating I'm Alright in a Grade 5 on November 29. Coming out of a very strong form race. Can feature with the right run.

Expected Early Speed:Front Runner

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
4th of 7	4/12/25	Wentworth Park	520m	1	0:31.11	60.2 km/h	10.3L	$2.80f	0:30.38	0:29.74	GR 5	$6,774	$87	5	1. George Judy 2. Hello Cindy Lou 3. Maggie's Ethics
1st of 8	29/11/25	The Gardens	515m	5	0:29.57	62.7 km/h	9.0L	$2.15f	0:29.57	0:29.56	GR 5	$4,802	$3,480	7	1. Tenacious Talker 2. I'm Alright 3. Make Your Stand
3rd of 8	22/11/25	The Gardens	515m	4	0:30.12	61.6 km/h	5.5L	$1.20f	0:29.73	0:29.73	GR 5	$3,608	$493	9	1. Make Your Stand 2. Nova Lass 3. Tenacious Talker
1st of 8	13/11/25	The Gardens	515m	6	0:29.97	61.9 km/h	1.8L	$2.15f	0:29.97	0:29.77	GR 4/5	$3,816	$2,407	7	1. Tenacious Talker 2. Gretzky 3. Dizzy Digby
5th of 8	6/11/25	Casino	484m	4	0:28.30	61.6 km/h	9.0L	$5.50	0:27.67	0:27.54	NG	$6,473	-	20	1. Integrity Shirl 2. Apache Tiger 3. Excellent
99th of 1	23/10/25	Casino	484m	3	N/A	-	0L	$0.00	0:27.59		Trial	$0	-	-	1. 99-Tenacious Talker 2. 3.

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