Races ORM Kumara - NZ

Form hard to fault. Last start 2nd in a small field at Reefton on January 7 over 1400m, 0.9 len behind Say Satono with 53kg at $3.40. The race before that led but faded 3rd of 10 at Cromwell on November 30 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Say Satono carrying 55kg at $2.60. Solid run last time and is a strong winning hope again.

Is first-up after a break of five-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign second of 8 at Riccarton Park August 2 over 1200m, on rain affected going; a head behind Candle carrying 55kg at $4.30. First up last campaign ran last of 12 at Wingatui February 8 over 1200m, 9 len behind The Princie One carrying 51.5kg at $29.90. Can return in winning form.

Second-up. First-up after three months 2nd of 8 at Omoto on January 4 over 1100m, slow going 2.25 len behind Motiontime carrying 60.5kg at $12.90. Previously second-up 3rd of 14 at Te Rapa on October 12 2024 over 1200m, slow going 0.9 len behind Shoes carrying 57kg at $5.30. Fitter and worth following up.

At the latest run won by 2.25 len at Omoto January 4 over 1100m on a rain affected track defeating Candle with 55kg at $11. The race before that 5th of 10 at Phar Lap Racecourse on December 28 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.7 len behind Second Chance with 55kg at $26.90. Has confidence back and don’t underestimate.

Most recently ran last of 10 at Phar Lap Racecourse on December 28 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Second Chance carrying 58kg at $30.90. Before that 7th of 15 at Riccarton Park on November 15 over 1200m, on heavy track; 5.5 len behind Brave Spirit with 58.5kg at $80.70. Good enough to turn things around.

Most recently 6th of 8 at Reefton on January 7 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Super Rosa with 54kg at $7.40. Before that second last of 7 at Omoto on January 4 over 1500m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Bozo carrying 55kg at $6.10. Thereabouts last time but others are preferred.

Most recently 5th of 8 at Reefton on January 7 over 1400m, 2 len behind Super Rosa carrying 55.5kg at $8.20. The race before that rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 8 at Omoto on January 4 over 1100m, slow going 3.5 len behind Motiontime with 54.5kg at $9.70. Worth including.

Racing well recently. Most recently 3rd of 8 at Reefton on January 7 over 1020m, 3 len behind Grove Street carrying 59kg at $2.10. The start before that favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; scored a big 3.5 len win at Omoto January 4 over 1100m on a rain affected track defeating Chicago Dream carrying 56.5kg at $8.10. Keep safe.

Racing second-up today. Last run 6th of 8 at Omoto on January 4 over 1100m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Motiontime carrying 54.5kg at $20.30. At only start last preparation 11th of 15 at Riccarton Park on April 26 over 1000m, on heavy track; 9 len behind Penvose Lad with 55kg at $22.90. Has won second up before but looks tested in this line-up.