Races ORM Kumara - NZ

Dual acceptor. Form hard to fault. Most recently 2nd of 14 at Ashburton on December 24 over 1200m, slow going 0.8 len behind Helen's Way with 56.5kg at $3.80. The race before that 4th of 11 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on December 5 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Hello Bess with 53.5kg at $9.40. Expected to feature.

Dual acceptor. Racing well recently. At the latest run 2nd of 7 at Reefton on January 7 over 1020m, 0.7 len behind Modette with 57kg at $3.60. The run before that held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at Omoto on January 4 over 1100m, slow going 1.5 len behind I'm Feeling Lucky with 55.5kg at $16. Tough to beat.

Dual acceptor. Resuming after a spell of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation sixth of 9 at Riccarton Park August 30 over 1400m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Maybe Diva carrying 57kg at $12.40. First up last campaign fifth of 13 at Ashburton December 18 2024 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Lillian carrying 55.5kg at $14. Don't dismiss lightly.

Most recently 5th of 11 at Ashburton on December 24 over 1400m, slow going 1.75 len behind Adios Vamonos with 55kg at $3. The race before that 4th of 13 at Phar Lap Racecourse on November 19 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Blushing with 55kg at $28.70. Terrific chance to find winning form.

Third-up today. Resuming 6th of 13 at Phar Lap Racecourse on November 19 over 1200m, 4 len behind Blushing carrying 56kg at $2.30. Last start 2nd of 12 at Kurow on December 30 over 1200m, slow going 0.8 len behind Dracarys with 55kg at $2.40. Fitter now and making headway. Will take plenty of beating.

Dual acceptor. Comes off a 59 day let-up. Most recently raced on the pace before fading 13th of 16 at Riccarton Park on November 12 over 1400m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Aladdins Jem carrying 55kg at $31.70. The start before that 2nd of 13 at Ashburton on October 31 over 1200m, slow going 2 len behind Flipper carrying 55.5kg at $19.40. Top three prospects again.

Most recently 3rd of 11 at Omoto on January 4 over 1500m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Possess carrying 53kg at $14.90. The start before that from last on the turn 6th of 10 at Ellerslie on December 11 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Miss Jones with 53kg at $54.20. Going well. One of the leading chances.

Last start eased back early on 5th of 10 at Omoto on January 4 over 1100m, slow going 3.5 len behind I'm Feeling Lucky with 54kg at $7.40. The run before that 5th of 12 at Gore on December 21 over 1200m, in the wet; 5.5 len behind Maria Pilar carrying 55kg at $6.90. Cannot be disregarded.

Third-up today. Resuming 6th of 14 at Ashburton on December 24 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Moon Goddess carrying 55.5kg at $9.50. Last start 3rd of 12 at Kurow on December 30 over 1200m, slow going 1.75 len behind Dracarys carrying 55kg at $8.10. The maiden win looks imminent.

At the latest run 3rd of 12 at Phar Lap Racecourse on December 28 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Luna Capella carrying 55kg at $17.60. The race before that second last of 14 at Cromwell on November 28 over 1220m, slow going 15 len behind Lucky Ferrando with 55kg at $12.60. Fair effort on that occasion but this looks beyond her reach.

Back after a long spell. Finished off last campaign 6th of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway on May 24 over 1200m, on a slow track; 16 len behind Paltrow Miss carrying 55.5kg at $6.30. When resuming last campaign ran last of 7 at Te Aroha on January 4 2025 over 1000m, slow going 16 len behind Tale Of The Gypsy with 54.5kg at $3.90. Trialled on October 23 at Ellerslie over 800m and finished fifth. Has claims if presented on song.

Third-up today. Resuming 7th of 14 at Ashburton on December 24 over 1200m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Moon Goddess with 55.5kg at $15.70. Second run from a spell led to the turn then faded 7th of 10 at Omoto on January 4 over 1100m, on a slow track; 6 len behind I'm Feeling Lucky carrying 53kg at $10.10. Struggling to make a case.

Dual acceptor. Second run back. Comes off a 36-day let-up. First-up after four months 7th of 11 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on December 5 over 1200m, 8 len behind Hello Bess with 56.5kg at $9.50. Previously second-up ran last of 9 at Arawa Park on August 13 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Life Of Riley with 57.5kg at $25. Isn’t among the top hopes.

Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after nine months 4th of 7 at Reefton on January 7 over 1020m, 3.5 len behind Modette with 57kg at $45.60. Previously second-up 10th of 14 at Ascot Park on January 23 over 1200m, on a wet track; 5 len behind Leona with 56.5kg at $33.10. Didn't do enough first up to raise hopes.