Do Ungraded wins count?

[Shadowfax]

Bit of an off the wall question but here goes

Do Ungraded stakes count in a horse’s stakes wins/places for standing at stud?

[JasonCameron]

Yes.

In order to become a stallion, a horse must be at least 4 years old and have run at least 10 times.

In addition to this, a colt must win at least 6 stakes races (any grade), and at least 1 Grade 1 race (total of at least 7 stakes wins).

He must also finish in the top 3 in at least 3 stakes races (any grade), and at least 2 Grade 1 races (total of at least 3 (additional) top 3 stakes finishes). (Thus, if your stallion wins 10 stakes races, including 2 Grade 1s, he can qualify even if he never finished 2nd/3rd in a stakes race.)

If all of these conditions apply, select “Edit Horse Information” on the horse’s page. Then select “Stallion” under the Status drop-down box, and click “Save Information”.

You will now have a breeding stallion.