Races ORM Kumara - NZ

Third-up today. Resuming 3rd of 11 at Phar Lap Racecourse on November 19 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Staggs carrying 56.5kg at $24.70. Last start 8th of 12 at Phar Lap Racecourse on December 28 over 1200m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Luna Capella carrying 56.5kg at $13.30. Better than last start so he deserves another chance.

Third race start. First start second last of 10 at Wanganui on June 14 over 1340m, in the wet; 39 len behind Ma Te Wa carrying 54kg at $19.60. Went for a break before returning struggled in the run home; second last of 10 at Waipukurau on November 16 over 1400m, 6 len behind Leica Pearl carrying 58.5kg at $6.90. Expect he'll find this too tough.

Third-up today. Resuming 8th of 11 at Ashburton on December 24 over 1400m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Adios Vamonos with 58.5kg at $44.40. Second-up 6th of 10 at Omoto on January 4 over 1100m, on a slow track; 6 len behind I'm Feeling Lucky with 58.5kg at $46.70. Will need to improve sharply on recent form.

Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after four months 3rd of 9 at Reefton on January 7 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Wild Secrets with 57kg at $2.10. Previously second-up 8th of 10 at Wanganui on August 30 over 1200m, in the wet; 6 len behind Amazing Son carrying 56kg at $8.60. Fitter for that run and will be tough to beat.

Third-up today. First-up 4th of 10 at Omoto on January 4 over 1100m, slow going 2.5 len behind I'm Feeling Lucky carrying 55kg at $2.90. Second-up 3rd of 7 at Reefton on January 7 over 1020m, 3 len behind Modette carrying 57.5kg at $3.30. Heading in the right direction and looks hard to beat.

Dual acceptor. Racing well recently. At the latest run 2nd of 14 at Ashburton on December 24 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Helen's Way carrying 56.5kg at $3.80. Before that 4th of 11 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on December 5 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Hello Bess carrying 53.5kg at $9.40. Right in the mix again.

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. Before that held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at Omoto on January 4 over 1100m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind I'm Feeling Lucky with 55.5kg at $16. Right in the mix again.

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 carrying 56.5kg at $9.50. Previously second-up ran last of 9 at Arawa Park on August 13 over 1400m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Life Of Riley with 57.5kg at $25. Strips fitter and is among the chances.

Last start 5th of 7 at Reefton on January 7 over 1020m, 4 len behind Modette with 57kg at $24.80. The start before that second last of 11 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on December 5 over 1200m, 15 len behind Hello Bess carrying 56.5kg at $54.90. Hard to have.

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 rain affected going; 5 len behind Leona with 56.5kg at $33.10. Faces tough task.

Dual acceptor. Returns from a 59-day let-up. Most recently sat on the speed throughout before fading 13th of 16 at Riccarton Park on November 12 over 1400m, slow going 11 len behind Aladdins Jem with 55kg at $31.70. The start before that 2nd of 13 at Ashburton on October 31 over 1200m, slow going 2 len behind Flipper with 55.5kg at $19.40. Disappointing latest but could find form here.

Second-up. First start 5th of 13 at Ashburton on October 31 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Flipper carrying 55.5kg at $14.40. Went for a break before returning won by 0.7 len at Reefton January 7 over 1020m defeating Forseti carrying 55.5kg at $6.10. Is backing up from a good win 3 days ago, so stick with her.

Dual acceptor. Resuming today after a break 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 with 57kg at $12.40. Previously first up; fifth of 13 at Ashburton December 18 2024 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Lillian carrying 55.5kg at $14. Likely to run well.