Utilising my qualifying criteria for 2yo and maiden races in New Zealand from 01 Aug. 2014 to 17 Jan. 2015. Fresh up = 43 days+

134 Qualifying races. 53 winners. 28 seconds. 26 thirds. 27 unplaced. 14 races had less than 8 runners.

If we look at 4 further categories from those 134 qualifying races.
All 2yo races from maidens to Stakes races. 22 qualifying races. 13 winners. 6 seconds. 2 thirds. 1 unplaced.

First starters 2yo & maidens: 24 qualifying races. 12 winners. 7 seconds. 1 third. 4 unplaced (All runners to 1300m)

Fresh up 2yo & maidens: Fresh Up (43 days+) 17 qualifying races 9 winners. 3 seconds. 4 thirds. 1 unplaced (All runners to 1300m)

Distance 1950m+: 23 qualifying races. 14 winners. 2 seconds. 6 thirds. 1 unplaced. (All started within 30 days).

I originally included B65 races but they performed badly.

Qualifying races were on the first 2 flat races of the meeting. Eg. race 1&2 are hurdles, next 2 races are maidens = 2 races qualify. Eg. first 2 races are hurdles, third race B65+, fourth race maiden = 1 race qualified.

All two year races are backed (within qualifying race rules)

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