Races ORM Kumara - NZ

Third-up today. Resuming favourite; came home strongly from last on the turn and won by a neck at Otaki December 19 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Sol De Otono with 58.5kg at $12.70. Last start ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 12 at Omoto on January 4 over 1500m, slow going 3 len behind Captain Upham with 58kg at $3.20. Has ability and is among the winning hopes.

Recent form sound. At the latest run 4th of 9 at Reefton on January 7 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Grand Cru carrying 57.5kg at $2.20. The run before that favourite; scored a big 4 len win at Omoto January 4 over 1500m on a soft track defeating Solar Saint carrying 57.5kg at $3.80. Has the right credentials.

Dual acceptor. Last start 5th of 7 at Omoto on January 4 over 1500m, slow going 6 len behind Bozo carrying 56kg at $18. The race before that 12th of 14 at Wingatui on December 26 over 1600m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Loose Sally carrying 53kg at $44.80. Ridden last time by a claiming apprentice, replaced for this assignment by a senior rider.

Form hard to fault. At the latest run 2nd of 9 at Reefton on January 7 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Grand Cru with 58kg at $6. The run before that 2nd of 7 at Omoto on January 4 over 1500m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Bozo carrying 57kg at $13. Not far away last time. Thereabouts last start and should be competitive.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 6th of 14 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on December 5 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Eight Lucky Prawns carrying 54.5kg at $34.80. Last start won by a nose at Kurow December 30 over 1800m on a rain affected track defeating Living In Hope with 55kg at $10.50. Got the job done last time and is a leading hope again.

Last start 6th of 12 at Omoto on January 4 over 1500m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Captain Upham carrying 54.5kg at $7. The race before that 4th of 14 at Ashburton on December 24 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind My Sharona with 54.5kg at $15.70. Finds a nice race this time and looks hard to beat.

Form hard to fault. At the latest run won by 1.0 len at Reefton January 7 over 1400m defeating Speed Dial with 55.5kg at $6.70. The run before that 2nd of 12 at Omoto on January 4 over 1500m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Captain Upham with 55.5kg at $20.80. Facing a 3.0kg hike in the weights from the last start but still makes plenty of appeal.

Last start ran on from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Kurow on December 30 over 1800m, slow going nose behind The Matador carrying 55kg at $17.60. The race before that couldn't go on with it; second last of 9 at Gore on December 21 over 1335m, on a wet track; 11 len behind Pull The Pin carrying 55.5kg at $26.90. Went close last time. Winning chance.

Last start 4th of 11 at Riverton on January 1 over 2147m, 9 len behind Indie Ardie with 54kg at $37.80. The race before that second last of 16 at Riccarton Park on November 12 over 2600m, on a slow track; 19 len behind Unleash The Beast with 56.5kg at $26.30. Looking to others.

Racing well recently. Last start 3rd of 9 at Reefton on January 7 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Grand Cru with 55kg at $4.70. Before that 3rd of 12 at Omoto on January 4 over 1500m, slow going 1.1 len behind Captain Upham with 54.5kg at $10.40. Should be thereabouts.

Last start came from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Kurow on December 30 over 1800m, slow going neck behind The Matador with 53kg at $25. The start before that got back early 10th of 13 at Gore on December 21 over 1335m, in the wet; 8 len behind Cockahoop carrying 53kg at $25.40. Strong run latest and among the chances again.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 9th of 14 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on December 5 over 1400m, 10 len behind Eight Lucky Prawns carrying 55.5kg at $58.50. Second run from a spell 4th of 7 at Omoto on January 4 over 1500m, slow going 5 len behind Bozo carrying 57kg at $32.30. Hard to enthuse.

Dual acceptor. At the latest run 10th of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on December 28 over 2200m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Schedar carrying 56.5kg at $30.80. The run before that failed to make an impression; 9th of 13 at Phar Lap Racecourse on November 19 over 2200m, 8 len behind California Gold with 54kg at $25.80. Looking elsewhere.

Dual acceptor. Last start 6th of 10 at Kurow on December 30 over 1800m, slow going 7 len behind Sefton with 55kg at $34.60. The race before that 7th of 12 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on December 5 over 2100m, 2.5 len behind Ruji with 57kg at $34.30. Can't enthuse.

Dual acceptor. Last start 8th of 12 at Omoto on January 4 over 2000m, on a slow track; 21 len behind Sheaf carrying 55kg at $24.10. The run before that second last of 13 at Ashburton on December 24 over 1400m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Flower Moon carrying 55.5kg at $30.30. Prepared to risk.

Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after three months 6th of 9 at Reefton on January 7 over 1400m, 9 len behind Grand Cru with 54.5kg at $75.80. Previously second-up 10th of 12 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on July 24 over 1400m, 6 len behind Tap 'N' Go carrying 55kg at $49.50. Prefer to see her back in form.

Dual acceptor. Most recently 4th of 8 at Reefton on January 7 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Porthouse Lady with 54kg at $22.80. The start before that second last of 13 at Cromwell on November 30 over 1400m, 11 len behind Quick Tap with 54.5kg at $34.20. Top 4 claims in this line-up.

Dual acceptor. At the latest run second last of 12 at Omoto on January 4 over 2000m, on a slow track; 38 len behind Sheaf with 54kg at $63.50. The race before that raced on the pace before fading 14th of 16 at Wingatui on December 26 over 1600m, slow going 10 len behind Southern Country carrying 53kg at $186.60. Has had plenty of chances and will struggle again.