Races ORM Kumara - NZ

Dual acceptor. At the latest run 6th of 8 at Reefton on January 7 over 2000m, 7 len behind Wal with 58kg at $11.60. Before that 4th of 8 at Omoto on January 4 over 2000m, on a slow track; 15 len behind Sunset Boulevard with 54.5kg at $10.20. Draws out again but able to play a big role.

Comes off a 41 day let-up. At the latest run 8th of 11 at Cromwell on November 30 over 2030m, 4 len behind Peachy Keen with 54kg at $21.20. Before that 3rd of 11 at Cromwell on November 28 over 2030m, slow going 3.5 len behind Shaking Stevens carrying 54kg at $28.70. Looks tested in this line-up.

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 race before that won by 0.5 len at Phar Lap Racecourse November 19 over 1600m defeating Cluedo Lane carrying 54kg at $6.80. Prepared to overlook.

Chasing a hat-trick. Last start won by 0.5 len at Kurow December 30 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating On File carrying 56kg at $10.20. Before that won by 0.8 len at Ascot Park November 23 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Ominous carrying 58kg at $4.80. Impressive win last start and is in the mix again.

At the latest run raced behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 14 at Wingatui on December 26 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Loose Sally with 55.5kg at $13.20. The run before that won by 0.8 len at Riccarton Park Synthetic December 5 over 1600m defeating Freedom Reins carrying 59kg at $3.10. Certainly worth another chance.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 9th of 13 at Cromwell on November 30 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind No Party carrying 57kg at $42.30. Last start 4th of 8 at Kurow on December 30 over 1400m, slow going 2.25 len behind The Diviner with 56.5kg at $13.80. Hard to have in this company.

Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after three months 4th of 8 at Reefton on January 7 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Super Rosa carrying 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. Look for a much better performance.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 5th of 9 at Ashburton on December 24 over 1400m, slow going 3 len behind Miss Ziggy with 55kg at $22.90. Second-up ran last of 7 at Omoto on January 4 over 1500m, slow going 8 len behind Bozo carrying 57kg at $9.40. Rates highly and is among the chances.

Form hard to fault. At the latest run 3rd of 8 at Reefton on January 7 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Wal with 53kg at $2. The run before that favourite; won by 3.5 len at Omoto January 4 over 2000m on a rain affected track defeating Enterprise Gem carrying 54kg at $5.30. Certainly worth another chance.

At the latest run 4th of 8 at Reefton on January 7 over 2000m, 6 len behind Wal with 53kg at $14. Before that 10th of 12 at Omoto on January 4 over 2000m, slow going 35 len behind Sheaf with 53.5kg at $7.30. Hard to have.