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2025 Copper Horse Stakes Preview
One of three new handicaps added to the Royal Ascot card, the Copper Horse Stakes is a race contested over one mile and six furlongs for horses who 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
Why not use the trends shortlist below to help you narrow down the field and then head over to the dedicated Royal Ascot tips page to see which runners are being supported by the OLBG expert racing tipsters to find yourself a bet? 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 5 renewals, the most competitive market was in 2021 when the race had an over-round of 122%. The race in 2023 was a race that was most in the bookie's favour with an over-round of 134%, whilst on average over the last 5 renewals of the Copper Horse Stakes, the over-round has been 126%, which means the bookie expects to pay out £100 for every £126 which is bet.
Below you will find the 2025 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. With the field now finalised, we have the Copper Horse Stakes Trend Shortlist, which is created using the listed trends.
These are the top three quickest-run Copper Horse Stakes races over the last 5 renewals:
- Amtiyaz (3:01.23) in 2021
- Belloccio (3:01.31) in 2024
- Fujaira Prince (3:02.86) in 2020
Looking at the future form, is the winner worth following next time out? Over the past 5 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 5 runners who have been out since their win at SP next time out would have returned an LSP of +14.17. Ahead of the 2025 Copper Horse Stakes, why not head over to the racing predictions for tips on other races today?
When looking over the past 5 renewals, a time of 3:01.23 was set by Amtiyaz in 2021, which is the quickest time over that period. The runner was trained by John & Thady Gosden and ridden by Hollie Doyle. The slowest winning time was set in 2023 when Vauban won in a time of 3:05.28, booked to ride was Ryan Moore by trainer W P Mullins.
Copper Horse Stakes Past Winners
Here are the Copper Horse Stakes' past winners for the last 5 renewals. Each row details the year of the race, the horse which won, along with the age & weight of the horse. Also detailed is the stall where the horse came from 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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: 3 winners with an additional 10 placings from 65 runners
- IRE: 2 winners with an additional 4 placings from 14 runners
Copper Horse Stakes Trainer Statistics
The leading trainer in the Copper Horse Stakes over the last 5 renewals is W P Mullins, who has won the race two times, with those two winners coming from Vauban (2023) and Belloccio (2024).
Here are the Copper Horse Stakes trainer statistics over the last 5 renewals for trainers who have entries in the 2025 renewal; those not listed have not had a runner. (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| W P Mullins | 4-2-3 | +3.00 | +2.26 |
| John & Thady Gosden | 4-1-2 | +30.00 | +23.13 |
| Joseph Patrick O'Brien | 3-0-1 | -3.00 | -1.81 |
| Charlie Appleby | 3-0-1 | -3.00 | -2.00 |
| Alan King | 2-0-0 | -2.00 | -2.00 |
| Gordon Elliott | 2-0-0 | -2.00 | -2.00 |
| Ian Williams | 2-0-0 | -2.00 | -2.00 |
| Gavin Cromwell | 1-0-1 | -1.00 | +1.00 |
Copper Horse Stakes Jockey Statistics
Here are the Copper Horse Stakes jockey statistics over the last 5 renewals for jockeys who have rides in the 2025 renewal; those not listed have not had a runner. (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 (Endless Victory) | 5-1-2 | +0.00 | -0.50 |
| Ryan Moore (Charlus) | 5-1-2 | -3.00 | -2.62 |
| Hollie Doyle (HMS President) | 4-1-1 | +30.00 | +17.63 |
| Oisin Murphy (Barnso) | 4-0-2 | -4.00 | -1.31 |
| James Doyle (French Master) | 4-0-1 | -4.00 | -1.50 |
| David Egan (Crypto Force) | 3-0-0 | -3.00 | -3.00 |
| David Probert (Real Dream) | 2-0-0 | -2.00 | -2.00 |
| Cieren Fallon (Lavender Hill Mob) | 1-0-0 | -1.00 | -1.00 |
| Sean Levey (Crystal Flyer) | 1-0-0 | -1.00 | -1.00 |
| Rossa Ryan (Loughville) | 1-0-0 | -1.00 | -1.00 |
| Dylan Browne McMonagle (Aeronautic) | 1-0-0 | -1.00 | -1.00 |
2025 Copper Horse Stakes Trends
Favourites finishing positions (oldest to latest): 1, 5, 2, 1, 7
The percentage shown is the percentage of the total number of runners who fell under that factor. High percentages are less appealing than lower ones, as you would expect them to do well.
- 5 / 5 (42%) - Not in a G3/LST/Cl2/Cl5 (Last Win)
- 5 / 5 (47%) - Ran in 2 - 6 races (Class)
- 5 / 5 (54%) - Fewer than 2 races (Trip)
- 5 / 5 (56%) - Had 5 - 11 placings (Career)
- 5 / 5 (59%) - No more than +5lbs (Vs Min Weight)
- 5 / 5 (61%) - Placed within last 2 starts
- 5 / 5 (63%) - Had 3 - 6 wins (Career)
- 5 / 5 (66%) - Ran in 6 - 20 races (Career)
- 5 / 5 (66%) - In a field of 10 - 16 (Debut)
- 5 / 5 (67%) - Off a break of 28 - 362 days
- 5 / 5 (67%) - Carried 129 - 166lbs (LTO)
- 5 / 5 (67%) - No bigger than 5/1 (Last Win)
- 5 / 5 (68%) - Not in a G2-3/LST (LTO)
- 5 / 5 (68%) - Beaten no more -5¼l (Debut)
- 5 / 5 (70%) - Fewer than 10 races (Hcps)
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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Copper Horse Stakes Trend Shortlist
Ascot will host the 2025 renewal of the Copper Horse Stakes, which will be run at 6:10 pm on Tuesday, 17th June 2025, and these are the runners who perform best based on the trends, along with the trainer and jockey and their record in the race (Runs-Wins-Places Win LSP / EW LSP):
- 15/15 Charlus (7/2)
- W P Mullins (4-2-3 +3.00 / +2.26)
- Ryan Moore (5-1-2 -3.00 / -2.62)
Others: Champagne Prince (11/15), Endless Victory (10/15), French Master (10/15), Lavender Hill Mob (10/15), Loughville (10/15), Pappano (10/15), Real Dream (10/15), Samui (10/15), Barnso (9/15), Caballo De Mar (9/15), Crystal Flyer (9/15), Fairbanks (9/15), Jesse Evans (9/15), HMS President (8/15), Aeronautic (7/15), Crypto Force (7/15), My Mate Mozzie (6/15) and Prydwen (3/15).
*Trainer & Jockey numbers are Runs-Wins-Places Win LSP / EW LSP, Runners, Odds and Trends Passed/Failed correct at the time of posting (12:44 pm Sunday 15th June 2025), if no odds were available at the time of posting, then forecasted odds are used.
Copper Horse Stakes Trend Analysis
✅ The trend factor, which has produced 3+ winners and shows the best LSP, an LSP of +40.00, 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 Class 2 when last winning, when backing these, the trend shows a record of 0-36.
Here are the most recent winning draws, along with the further placings in brackets:
- 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]
- 2021: Winner in 9 (4,3) [15 Runners]
- 2020: Winner in 16 (9,19,14) [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 the Male runners having produced a total of 5 winners from a total of 71 runners, whilst the Female runners have produced 0 winners from a total of 8 runners.
Looking at the winning odds over the last 5 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 5 renewals, there have been 2 winning favourites in the race. Remember to bookmark the best racing tipsters page so you can get easy access to the best OLBG racing tipsters.
Route to the Copper Horse Stakes
Many trainers will target races to use as prep races before coming to the Copper Horse Stakes, these are the races which the recent winners ran in before coming here:
| Info | Last Race |
|---|---|
| 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 Marathon Championships |
| 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 II 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 | Charyn (IRE) 4yo - 100/30 | Roger Varian Silvestre De Sousa |
| 15:05 Royal Ascot Coventry Stakes | Rashabar (IRE) 2yo - 80/1 | Brian Meehan Billy Loughnane |
| 15:40 Royal Ascot King Charles III Stakes | Asfoora (AUS) 5yo - 5/1 | Henry Dwyer Oisin Murphy |
| 16:20 Royal Ascot St James's Palace Stakes | Rosallion (IRE) 3yo - 5/2 | Richard Hannon Sean Levey |
| 17:00 Royal Ascot Ascot Stakes | Pledgeofallegiance (IRE) 4yo - 20/1 | Sir Mark Prescott Bt Luke Morris |
| 17:35 Royal Ascot Wolferton Stakes | Israr (GB) 5yo - 11/4 | John & Thady Gosden Jim Crowley |
| 18:10 Royal Ascot Copper Horse Stakes | Belloccio (FR) 6yo - 4/1 | W P Mullins William Buick |
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 | Leovanni (IRE) 2yo - 22/1 | K R Burke James Doyle |
| 15:05 Royal Ascot Queen's Vase | Illinois (IRE) 3yo - 7/4 | A P O'Brien Ryan Moore |
| 15:40 Royal Ascot Duke of Cambridge Stakes | Running Lion (GB) 4yo - 6/1 | John & Thady Gosden Oisin Murphy |
| 16:20 Royal Ascot Prince of Wales's Stakes | Auguste Rodin (IRE) 4yo - 13/8 | A P O'Brien Ryan Moore |
| 17:00 Royal Ascot Royal Hunt Cup | Wild Tiger (GB) 5yo - 11/2 | Saeed bin Suroor Oisin Murphy |
| 17:35 Royal Ascot Kensington Palace Stakes | Doha (GB) 4yo - 10/1 | Ralph Beckett Hector Crouch |
| 18:10 Royal Ascot Windsor Castle Stakes | Aint Nobody (IRE) 2yo - 5/1 | Kevin Ryan Jamie Spencer |
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 Norfolk Stakes | Shareholder (USA) 2yo - 12/1 | K R Burke James Doyle |
| 15:05 Royal Ascot King George V Stakes | Going The Distance (IRE) 3yo - 9/1 | Ralph Beckett Rossa Ryan |
| 15:40 Royal Ascot Ribblesdale Stakes | Port Fairy (IRE) 3yo - 12/1 | A P O'Brien Ryan Moore |
| 16:20 Royal Ascot Ascot Gold Cup | Kyprios (IRE) 6yo - 11/10 | A P O'Brien Ryan Moore |
| 17:00 Royal Ascot Britannia Stakes | Mickley (IRE) 3yo - 15/2 | Edward Bethell Callum Rodriguez |
| 17:35 Royal Ascot Hampton Court Stakes | Jayarebe (FR) 3yo - 7/1 | Brian Meehan Sean Levey |
| 18:10 Royal Ascot Buckingham Palace Stakes | English Oak (GB) 4yo - 100/30 | Ed Walker James Doyle |
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 | Fairy Godmother (IRE) 2yo - 15/8 | A P O'Brien Ryan Moore |
| 15:05 Royal Ascot Commonwealth Cup | Inisherin (GB) 3yo - 9/4 | Kevin Ryan Tom Eaves |
| 15:40 Royal Ascot Duke of Edinburgh Stakes | Crystal Black (IRE) 6yo - 11/1 | Gerard Keane Colin Keane |
| 16:20 Royal Ascot Coronation Stakes | Porta Fortuna (IRE) 3yo - 7/2 | Donnacha Aidan O'Brien Tom Marquand |
| 17:00 Royal Ascot Sandringham Stakes | Soprano (IRE) 3yo - 14/1 | George Boughey Billy Loughnane |
| 17:35 Royal Ascot King Edward VII Stakes | Calandagan (IRE) 3yo - 11/2 | F-H Graffard Stephane Pasquier |
| 18:10 Royal Ascot Palace of Holyroodhouse Stakes | Pilgrim (GB) 3yo - 18/1 | David & Nicola Barron Joe Fanning |
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 £1m.
| Race | Last Winner | Info |
|---|---|---|
| 14:30 Royal Ascot Chesham Stakes | Bedtime Story (IRE) 2yo - 11/8 | A P O'Brien Ryan Moore |
| 15:05 Royal Ascot Hardwicke Stakes | Isle Of Jura (GB) 4yo - 16/1 | George Scott Callum Shepherd |
| 15:40 Royal Ascot Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes | Khaadem (IRE) 8yo - 14/1 | Charles Hills Oisin Murphy |
| 16:20 Royal Ascot Jersey Stakes | Haatem (IRE) 3yo - 7/2 | Richard Hannon James Doyle |
| 17:00 Royal Ascot Wokingham Stakes | Unequal Love (GB) 4yo - 12/1 | William Haggas Tom Marquand |
| 17:35 Royal Ascot Golden Gates Stakes | Hand Of God (GB) 3yo - 9/4 | Harry Charlton William Buick |
| 18:10 Royal Ascot Queen Alexandra Stakes | Uxmal (IRE) 5yo - 2/1 | Joseph Patrick O'Brien Dylan Browne McMonagle |
Article Contributor Information
We are blessed with an excellent team of specialists and experts at OLBG. Contributing to creating and maintaining this Copper Horse Stakes Preview are at hand, Andy and James. They both work on the Horse racing tips team team looking after the tipsters and managing the tips settlement, whilst also creating and managing all of the horse racing event previews for Flat Racing.
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