Races ORM Kumara - NZ

Racing well recently. At the latest run favourite; won by 1.75 len at Omoto January 4 over 1500m on a soft track defeating Speed Dial with 54kg at $1.60. Before that favourite; won by 3.5 len at Riccarton Park G3 New Zealand Cup November 15 over 3200m on a heavy track defeating Notabadspillane with 54kg at $18.80. Racing well and looks a key chance.

On a three run winning streak. Last start favourite; won by a nose at Omoto January 4 over 2000m on a soft track defeating Kick On with 57kg at $1.80. The run before that favourite; won by 0.8 len at Riccarton Park November 12 over 2000m in soft going defeating Ocean Light with 54kg at $2. Leading chance again.

Recent form sound. Most recently favourite; won by a head at Phar Lap Racecourse December 28 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Sir Albert carrying 54kg at $3.20. The run before that favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; scored a big 3.5 len win at Cromwell November 28 over 2030m on a soft track defeating Par Tee with 54kg at $3.40. In great form and should be right in the thick of things again.

Most recently second last of 7 at Kurow on December 30 over 1400m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Palace Princess with 60kg at $5.40. Before that 2nd of 12 at Riccarton Park on November 12 over 2000m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Sunset Boulevard with 55kg at $6.20. Rates highly and deserves another chance.

Recent form sound. At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 at Kurow on December 30 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Palace Princess with 58kg at $6.20. Before that 3rd in a small field at Phar Lap Racecourse on November 19 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Queen Of Kings with 59kg at $5.70. Genuine type who should run a forward race.

Second-up. First-up after five months came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 9 at Gore on December 21 over 1335m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Tomasina carrying 53kg at $5.30. Previously second-up 6th of 13 at Riccarton Park on November 16 2024 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Malmaison with 60kg at $7.70. Sure to make his presence felt.

Most recently second last of 12 at Phar Lap Racecourse on December 28 over 1600m, slow going 9 len behind Shaking Stevens with 53kg at $31.30. The start before that 6th of 9 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on December 5 over 1400m, 6 len behind Witz End carrying 60kg at $20.60. Struggling to make an impact and happy to risk again.

At the latest run 6th of 12 at Phar Lap Racecourse on December 28 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Shaking Stevens carrying 54kg at $71.60. The run before that eased back early on 8th of 10 at Riccarton Park on November 15 over 2600m, on heavy track; 16 len behind Rosso with 55kg at $25.50. Might struggle again.

Dual acceptor. Most recently 6th of 8 at Reefton on January 7 over 2000m, 7 len behind Wal carrying 58kg at $11.60. The run before that 4th of 8 at Omoto on January 4 over 2000m, slow going 15 len behind Sunset Boulevard with 54.5kg at $10.20. Racing well and is nicely placed.

Recent form sound. Last start 2nd of 8 at Reefton on January 7 over 2000m, 2.25 len behind Wal carrying 60kg at $2.60. The run before that 2nd of 8 at Omoto on January 4 over 2000m, on a slow track; nose behind Sunset Boulevard carrying 54kg at $5. Worth plenty of thought.

Dual acceptor. Most recently 10th of 12 at Phar Lap Racecourse on December 28 over 1600m, slow going 8 len behind Shaking Stevens carrying 54kg at $44.60. The run before that won by 0.5 len at Phar Lap Racecourse November 19 over 1600m defeating Cluedo Lane carrying 54kg at $6.80. Faces another tough task.

At the latest run ran last of 8 at Kurow on December 30 over 1400m, on a slow track; 7 len behind The Diviner carrying 59kg at $5.50. The race before that 9th of 11 at Riccarton Park on November 12 over 1800m, slow going 6 len behind Steal My Thunder with 60.5kg at $10. Worth following up.

Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after three months 4th of 8 at Reefton on January 7 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Super Rosa with 56kg at $3.70. Previously second-up 6th of 9 at Eagle Farm Bm68 on September 20 2024 over 1400m, 3 len behind Aerial Dancer carrying 57kg at $41. Hard to fault if at his best.

Dual acceptor. At the latest run 5th of 7 at Omoto on January 4 over 1500m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Bozo with 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 with 53kg at $44.80. Needs to improve sharply.