I remember creating a system a while back which showed good profit for maiden races but i can't recall the rules exactly. Perhaps if i put up the rules as i recall some of you could tweak it in the right direction. From memory:

1. Maiden races only
2. Horse was unplaced (or worse than 5L away?) last start.
3. Two starts ago finished within =<2L
4. Up in weight from previous start
5. Possibly 10 career starts max??
6. SP is $8+

Excluding fillies or mares may help too.

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