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2027 Copper Horse Stakes Preview
One of three new handicaps added to the Royal Ascot card in 2020, the Copper Horse Stakes is a race contested over one mile and six furlongs for horses that are aged four or older. The race is staged on the opening day of Royal Ascot.
Copper Horse Stakes Information:
- Copper Horse Stakes Past Winners
- Copper Horse Stakes Trainer Statistics
- Copper Horse Stakes Jockey Statistics
To see which runners the OLBG racing tipsters are tipping throughout the card that includes this race, head over to the Royal Ascot tips on the day of the race. Do they agree with the runners on the trend shortlist, or are they predicting other runners? We cover every race at Royal Ascot, and below you can find links to all of the races for each of Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday. In addition to those, we also cover numerous races at Ascot during the flat season; you can find links to those here.
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How competitive is the Copper Horse Stakes market? When looking at the over-rounds for the last 7 renewals, the most competitive market was in 2021, when the race had an over-round of 122%. The race in 2026 was a race that was most in the bookie's favour with an over-round of 135%, whilst on average over the last 7 renewals of the Copper Horse Stakes, the over-round has been 128%, which means the bookie expects to pay out £100 for every £128 which is bet.
Below you will find the 2027 Copper Horse Stakes Trends. See which patterns have occurred over the recent renewals that you may be able to use for the next renewal. We also have a section that looks at the Copper Horse Stakes Trend Analysis.
These are the top three quickest-run Copper Horse Stakes races over the last 7 renewals:
- Daiquiri Bay (2:59.32) in 2026
- French Master (3:01.07) in 2025
- Amtiyaz (3:01.23) in 2021
Looking at the future form, is the winner worth following next time out? Over the past 7 renewals, if you had followed the winner of the Copper Horse Stakes next time out, then you would have backed a total of 3 winners. Backing all 6 runners who have been out since their win at SP next time out would have returned an LSP of +13.17. Remember to use the racing predictions along with the information on this page to find a bet on the 2027 Copper Horse Stakes.
Over the last 7 renewals, it was Daiquiri Bay, trained by Alan King and ridden by Rossa Ryan, who set the fastest winning time in the Copper Horse Stakes. That runner won the race in a time of 2:59.32 in 2026. At the other end of the scale, it was the combination of trainer W P Mullins and jockey Ryan Moore with Vauban who set the slowest winning time; the race-winning time was 3:05.28 in the 2023 renewal.
Copper Horse Stakes Past Winners
Here are the Copper Horse Stakes' past winners for the last 7 renewals. Each row details the race year, the winning horse, and the horse's age & weight. Also detailed is the stall from which the horse came and the total number of runners in the race. The horse's trainer and the jockey at the time of winning the Copper Horse Stakes are also displayed, along with the starting price at which the horse was sent off.
| Year | Horse (Drawn) | Info |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 2:59.32 | Daiquiri Bay (GB) 4yo 9-12 (12 of 16) 6/1 | Rossa Ryan Alan King (GB) |
| 2025 3:01.07 | French Master (IRE) 4yo 9-7 (7 of 16) 5/2F | James Doyle John & Thady Gosden (GB) |
| 2024 3:01.31 | Belloccio (FR) 6yo 9-7 (14 of 16) 4/1 | William Buick W P Mullins (IRE) |
| 2023 3:05.28 | Vauban (FR) 5yo 9-8 (7 of 16) 1/1F | Ryan Moore W P Mullins (IRE) |
| 2022 3:03.21 | Get Shirty (IRE) 6yo 9-6 (7 of 16) 16/1 | Daniel Tudhope David O'Meara (GB) |
| 2021 3:01.23 | Amtiyaz (GB) 4yo 9-1 (9 of 15) 33/1 | Hollie Doyle John & Thady Gosden (GB) |
| 2020 3:02.86 | Fujaira Prince (IRE) 6yo 9-4 (16 of 16) 3/1F | Andrea Atzeni Roger Varian (GB) |
Where have the winning runners come from?
Here are the countries where the winning trainers of the Copper Horse Stakes have been based:
- GB: 5 winners with an additional 13 placings from 87 runners
- IRE: 2 winners with an additional 7 placings from 24 runners
2026 Copper Horse Stakes Replay
Copper Horse Stakes Trainer Statistics
There are two leading trainers in the Copper Horse Stakes over the last 7 renewals, with both John & Thady Gosden and W P Mullins, who have both won the race twice. John & Thady Gosden winners have been with Amtiyaz (2021) and French Master (2025). W P Mullins winners have been with Vauban (2023) and Belloccio (2024).
Here are some of the top Copper Horse Stakes trainer statistics over the last 7 renewals (R = Runners, W = Winners, P = Places including winners, Win LSP is based on 1pt Win and EW LSP is based on 0.5pt Win & 0.5pt Place):
| Trainer | R-W-P | Win | EW |
|---|---|---|---|
| John & Thady Gosden | 6-2-4 | +31.50 | +24.75 |
| W P Mullins | 5-2-3 | +2.00 | +1.26 |
| David O'Meara | 4-1-1 | +13.00 | +7.00 |
| Alan King | 4-1-1 | +3.00 | +0.75 |
| Roger Varian | 3-1-1 | +1.00 | -0.12 |
| Joseph Patrick O'Brien | 5-0-2 | -5.00 | -1.81 |
| Andrew Balding | 5-0-1 | -5.00 | -3.81 |
| Ian Williams | 5-0-0 | -5.00 | -5.00 |
| Charlie Appleby | 4-0-1 | -4.00 | -3.00 |
| Gordon Elliott | 3-0-1 | -3.00 | +0.00 |
Copper Horse Stakes Jockey Statistics
Here are some of the top Copper Horse Stakes jockey statistics over the last 7 renewals (R = Runners, W = Winners, P = Places including winners, Win LSP is based on 1pt Win and EW LSP is based on 0.5pt Win & 0.5pt Place):
| Jockey | R-W-P | Win | EW |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Buick | 6-1-2 | -1.00 | -1.50 |
| James Doyle | 6-1-2 | -2.50 | -0.94 |
| Ryan Moore | 6-1-2 | -4.00 | -3.62 |
| Daniel Tudhope | 5-1-1 | +12.00 | +6.00 |
| Hollie Doyle | 4-1-1 | +30.00 | +17.63 |
| Rossa Ryan | 3-1-1 | +4.00 | +1.75 |
| Andrea Atzeni | 2-1-1 | +2.00 | +0.88 |
| Oisin Murphy | 6-0-4 | -6.00 | +0.00 |
| David Egan | 4-0-0 | -4.00 | -4.00 |
| Kieran Shoemark | 3-0-1 | -3.00 | +2.50 |
2027 Copper Horse Stakes Trends
Favourites finishing positions (oldest to latest): 1, 5, 2, 1, 7, 1, 6
The percentage shown is the proportion of runners who fell under that factor. High percentages are less appealing than lower ones, as you would expect them to do well.
- 7 / 7 (36%) - No bigger than 5/1 (LTO)
- 7 / 7 (51%) - Ran in 2 - 6 races (Class)
- 7 / 7 (51%) - Fewer than 2 races (Trip)
- 7 / 7 (60%) - Placed within last 2 starts
- 7 / 7 (61%) - Ran over 1m - 1m2½f (Debut)
- 7 / 7 (64%) - Beaten no more -7l (LTO)
- 7 / 7 (65%) - Achieved an RPR of 100+ (LTO)
- 7 / 7 (66%) - No bigger than 5/1 (Last Win)
- 7 / 7 (67%) - In a field of 10 - 16 (Debut)
- 7 / 7 (68%) - Not in a G2-3/LST/Cl5 (LTO)
- 7 / 7 (69%) - Carried 129 - 166lbs (LTO)
- 7 / 7 (69%) - Furthest ran 1m4f - 2m½f
- 7 / 7 (69%) - Ran in 5 - 20 races (Career)
- 7 / 7 (71%) - Furthest Placed 1m4f - 2m
- 7 / 7 (73%) - No bigger than 33/1
Remember to use the trends listed above, along with the Royal Ascot racing predictions, to see if you can find the winner of the Copper Horse Stakes. Did you know that we have an OLBG Betting School section on OLBG? It is a place to help you improve your betting experience with articles covering numerous topics.
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2027 Copper Horse Stakes Runners & Shortlist
The runners and the final trends shortlist for the 2027 renewal of the Copper Horse Stakes will be added once the final declarations are confirmed, which are usually 48 hours before the race.
Copper Horse Stakes Trend Analysis
✅ The trend factor, which has produced 4+ winners and shows the best LSP, an LSP of +35.50, is when runners had 0 career starts on the going.
❌ The worst performing factor that has failed to produce a single winner is when runners ran in a race restricted to 3yo+ when last winning, when backing these, the trend shows a record of 0-29.
Here are the most recent winning draws, along with the further placings in brackets:
- 2026: Winner in 12 (2,4,3) [16 Runners]
- 2025: Winner in 7 (9,5,3) [16 Runners]
- 2024: Winner in 14 (16,12,13) [16 Runners]
- 2023: Winner in 7 (10,3,13) [16 Runners]
- 2022: Winner in 7 (9,14,5) [16 Runners]
The course which has produced the most winners of the Copper Horse Stakes is Punchestown; there have been a total of 2 winners of this race who ran at Punchestown last time out.
The race is open to both sexes, with male runners having produced a total of 7 winners from a total of 101 runners, while female runners have produced 0 winners from a total of 10 runners.
Looking over the past renewals, there is only one stallion whose offspring have produced multiple winners of the Copper Horse Stakes; that stallion, Frankel, has produced 2 winners (2025,2021).
Looking over the past renewals, there is only one stallion whose offspring have been disappointed with multiple attempts but no wins in the Copper Horse Stakes; that stallion is Lope De Vega, who has failed to produce a winner from 6 runners.
Looking at the winning odds over the last 7 renewals, the biggest-priced winner was Amtiyaz in 2021, winning for John & Thady Gosden at odds of 33/1 under the guidance of Hollie Doyle. Looking at the runners at the head of the market over the last 7 renewals, there have been 3 winning favourites in the race. Ahead of the 2027 Copper Horse Stakes, why not head over to the best racing tipster page to see what the tipsters are backing today?
Route to the Copper Horse Stakes
Many trainers target races as preparation for the Copper Horse Stakes. These are the races which the recent winners ran in before coming here:
| Info | Last Race |
|---|---|
| 2026 - Daiquiri Bay Newmarket (Rowley) - 1st of 8 (16/5) | Boodles Handicap |
| 2025 - French Master Goodwood - 1st of 8 (5/4) | BetGoodwin Download The App Handicap |
| 2024 - Belloccio Punchestown - 1st of 15 (4/5) | Tuesday Treat At Punchestown Maiden Hurdle |
| 2023 - Vauban Punchestown - 2nd of 6 (10/3) | Punchestown Champion Hurdle |
| 2022 - Get Shirty Hamilton - 1st of 6 (5/1) | Palmaris Services Braveheart Handicap |
| 2021 - Amtiyaz Lingfield (AW) - 6th of 7 (9/2) | All-Weather Easter Plate |
| 2020 - Fujaira Prince Ascot - 3rd of 19 (4/1) | Duke of Edinburgh Stakes |
Schedule for Tuesday at the Royal Ascot Meeting
The five-day Royal Ascot meeting kicks off on Tuesday with three Group 1 events on the seven-race card, with the Queen Anne Stakes, King Charles III Stakes and St James's Palace Stakes all part of the British Champions Series.
| Race | Last Winner | Info |
|---|---|---|
| 14:30 Royal Ascot Queen Anne Stakes | Ten Bob Tony (IRE) 5yo - 50/1 | Ed Walker Kieran Shoemark |
| 15:05 Royal Ascot Coventry Stakes | Great Barrier Reef (IRE) 2yo - 6/1 | A P O'Brien Wayne Lordan |
| 15:40 Royal Ascot King Charles III Stakes | Mission Central (IRE) 3yo - 14/1 | A P O'Brien Ryan Moore |
| 16:20 Royal Ascot St James's Palace Stakes | Bow Echo (IRE) 3yo - 5/6 | George Boughey Billy Loughnane |
| 17:00 Royal Ascot Ascot Stakes | Kizlyar (IRE) 4yo - 25/1 | Joseph Patrick O'Brien J M Sheridan |
| 17:35 Royal Ascot Wolferton Stakes | Map Of Stars (GB) 5yo - 13/2 | F-H Graffard James McDonald |
| 18:10 Royal Ascot Copper Horse Stakes | Daiquiri Bay (GB) 4yo - 6/1 | Alan King Rossa Ryan |
Schedule for Wednesday at the Royal Ascot Meeting
The feature race on the second day of Royal Ascot is the Prince of Wales's Stakes, a race which carries a prize fund of £1m and is part of the British Champions Series.
| Race | Last Winner | Info |
|---|---|---|
| 14:30 Royal Ascot Queen Mary Stakes | Victorious (IRE) 2yo - 100/30 | A P O'Brien Ryan Moore |
| 15:05 Royal Ascot Queen's Vase | Limestone (IRE) 3yo - 100/30 | Joseph Patrick O'Brien Dylan Browne McMonagle |
| 15:40 Royal Ascot Duke of Cambridge Stakes | Blue Bolt (IRE) 4yo - 5/2 | Andrew Balding Colin Keane |
| 16:20 Royal Ascot Prince of Wales's Stakes | Ombudsman (IRE) 5yo - 11/10 | John & Thady Gosden William Buick |
| 17:00 Royal Ascot Royal Hunt Cup | Rogue Diplomat (IRE) 4yo - 28/1 | James Owen Harry Davies |
| 17:35 Royal Ascot Kensington Palace Stakes | Alobayyah (GB) 4yo - 11/4 | William Haggas Tom Marquand |
| 18:10 Royal Ascot Windsor Castle Stakes | King Of Cloughan (IRE) 2yo - 33/1 | Joseph Patrick O'Brien Billy Loughnane |
Schedule for Thursday at the Royal Ascot Meeting
There are a couple of decent handicaps on the third day of Royal Ascot, the highlight of the day, though, is the Ascot Gold Cup, a Group 1 marathon for the flat runners.
| Race | Last Winner | Info |
|---|---|---|
| 14:30 Royal Ascot Chesham Stakes | Nola Soul (USA) 2yo - 11/2 | J A Stack Seamie Heffernan |
| 15:05 Royal Ascot King George V Stakes | Enceladus (IRE) 3yo - 7/1 | Joseph Patrick O'Brien Ryan Moore |
| 15:40 Royal Ascot Ribblesdale Stakes | Earth Shot (IRE) 3yo - 4/1 | William Haggas James Doyle |
| 16:20 Royal Ascot Ascot Gold Cup | Scandinavia (USA) 4yo - 11/8 | A P O'Brien Ryan Moore |
| 17:00 Royal Ascot Britannia Stakes | Moonfall (IRE) 3yo - 13/2 | George Boughey Zac Lloyd |
| 17:35 Royal Ascot Hampton Court Stakes | Generic (IRE) 3yo - 18/1 | Andrew Balding James Doyle |
| 18:10 Royal Ascot Buckingham Palace Stakes | Mezcala (GB) 4yo - 9/2 | Jack Channon Tom Marquand |
Schedule for Friday at the Royal Ascot Meeting
A couple of British Champions Series races on the Friday at Royal Ascot, the Commonwealth Cup over six furlongs and then the Coronation Stakes over just shy of a mile.
| Race | Last Winner | Info |
|---|---|---|
| 14:30 Royal Ascot Albany Stakes | Libertango (IRE) 2yo - 6/1 | George Boughey Billy Loughnane |
| 15:05 Royal Ascot Commonwealth Cup | Venetian Sun (IRE) 3yo - 11/8 | K R Burke Clifford Lee |
| 15:40 Royal Ascot Duke of Edinburgh Stakes | Opportunity (GB) 4yo - 6/1 | William Haggas James McDonald |
| 16:20 Royal Ascot Coronation Stakes | Precise (IRE) 3yo - 8/13 | A P O'Brien Ryan Moore |
| 17:00 Royal Ascot Sandringham Stakes | Green Carrera (GB) 3yo - 8/1 | Joseph Patrick O'Brien Mickael Barzalona |
| 17:35 Royal Ascot King Edward VII Stakes | Causeway (IRE) 3yo - 1/1 | A P O'Brien Ryan Moore |
| 18:10 Royal Ascot Palace of Holyroodhouse Stakes | Bacio (USA) 3yo - 3/1 | Wesley A Ward Juan J Hernandez |
Schedule for Saturday at the Royal Ascot Meeting
The final day of Royal Ascot is all about the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes, a Group 1 race run over six furlongs, which is part of the British Champions Series and carries a prize fund of £1 million.
| Race | Last Winner | Info |
|---|---|---|
| 14:30 Royal Ascot Norfolk Stakes | Orthodox (GB) 2yo - 9/2 | Clive Cox Rossa Ryan |
| 15:05 Royal Ascot Hardwicke Stakes | Giavellotto (IRE) 7yo - 9/1 | Marco Botti Oisin Murphy |
| 15:40 Royal Ascot Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes | Almeraq (GB) 4yo - 25/1 | William Haggas Tom Marquand |
| 16:20 Royal Ascot Jersey Stakes | Thesecretadversary (IRE) 3yo - 20/1 | J A Stack Seamie Heffernan |
| 17:00 Royal Ascot Wokingham Stakes | Double Rush (IRE) 4yo - 5/1 | Andrew Balding Shane Foley |
| 17:35 Royal Ascot Golden Gates Stakes | Lost Boys (IRE) 3yo - 2/1 | David Menuisier James McDonald |
| 18:10 Royal Ascot Queen Alexandra Stakes | Illinois (IRE) 5yo - 7/4 | A P O'Brien Ryan Moore |
Article Contributor Information
We are fortunate to have an excellent team of specialists and experts at OLBG. Contributing to the creation and maintenance of this Copper Horse Stakes Preview are Andy and James. They both work on the Horse Racing Tips team, overseeing the tipsters and managing the tip settlement, while also creating and managing all the horse racing event previews for Flat racing.
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Other Principal Races at Ascot Racecourse
Here are some other notable races at the Ascot racecourse throughout the racing season that you may be interested in.
Races in January
Races in February
Races in May
Races in July
- Ascot Heritage Handicap Sprint
- International Stakes Heritage Handicap
- King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes
- Summer Mile Stakes
Races in August (Shergar Cup)
- Shergar Cup Challenge
- Shergar Cup Classic
- Shergar Cup Dash
- Shergar Cup Mile
- Shergar Cup Sprint
- Shergar Cup Stayers
Races in September
Races in October (Champions Day)
- Balmoral Handicap
- British Champion Stakes
- British Champions Fillies & Mares Stakes
- British Champions Long Distance Cup
- British Champions Sprint Stakes
- Queen Elizabeth II Stakes
