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Copper Horse Stakes Betting Odds

Tuesday 16 June 2026 · Ascot · By Matthew Glazier · Last updated

A maximum of sixteen runners will line up in the Copper Horse Stakes when the horses battle it out over a mile and six furlongs. It's the final chance to back a winner on Day One of the Royal Ascot meeting and we like the look of Valiancy. The horse has been on the victory trail, finishing off the previous campaign with a success and then registering a win to kick off the new season.

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William Haggas' charge could take all the beating, with Gamrai having won on the all-weather at the beginning of the season and then finishing runner-up last time out. Aeronautic has had a couple of outings this term and Daiquiri Bay was successful on a seasonal debut and should prosper for trainer Alan King.

Copper Horse Stakes Runners & Odds

59 runners

Showing the top 56 entries by market price. 3 further entries have no current ante-post price.

Odds are supplied directly by the bookmakers and can move quickly - check all details of your bet before placing it. How we compare odds

2026 Copper Horse Stakes Betting Tips

There have been consecutive wins for Valiancy and the first of these victories came in September when the 4/1 shot was able to score at Haydock Park. This was a success over one mile and six furlongs, with the horse ended up being the comfortable winner of a handicap showdown. The fact that the runner came from the rear to win was a bonus.

There was then a later success at Hamilton. Over one mile and five furlongs, the 5/4 favourite was well backed for an encounter on good ground. The horse has the ability to hit the front at the right time, with these victories coming after a second-placed finish at Sandown Park. The horse just seems to run well on a consistent basis.

Gamrai is trained by John & Thady Gosden, with the March success coming on the all-weather at Kempton Park. It was a three-length victory for the 15/2 shot, with that coming before a 2/1 favourite outing at Newmarket in early May. Interestingly, the horse that claimed the victory on that occasion was Daiquiri Bay.

The latter runs in this race and perhaps there's some value in placing an each-way wager on the four-year-old. Alan King's charge was able to get up by a length against Gamrai and that came after a third-placed effort at Newmarket in October. The performances have been steadily improving and we think that the runner won't be too far away.

Past Winners

2025 — Copper Horse Stakes
  1. 1 French Master James Doyle 5/2F
  2. 2 Caballo De Mar Callum Shepherd 13/2
  3. 3 Samui C T Keane 20/1
  4. 4 Barnso Oisin Murphy 14/1
  5. 5 Aeronautic D Mcmonagle 7/1
  6. 6 Champagne Prince Billy Loughnane 18/1
  7. 7 Endless Victory W Buick 12/1
  8. 8 Real Dream David Probert 50/1
  9. 9 Crypto Force D Egan 18/1
  10. 10 My Mate Mozzie Warren Fentiman 11/1
  11. 11 Lavender Hill Mob Cieren Fallon 28/1
  12. 12 Prydwen Hector Crouch 50/1
  13. 13 Jesse Evans O J Orr 25/1
  14. 14 Fairbanks C D Hayes 28/1
  15. 15 Loughville Rossa Ryan 22/1
  16. 16 Charlus R L Moore 9/2
2024 — Copper Horse Stakes
  1. 1 Belloccio W Buick 4/1
  2. 2 Lmay K Shoemark 40/1
  3. 3 My Mate Mozzie G F Carroll 12/1

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  5. Ascot Stakes Tue 16 Jun 2026
    Fav: Reaching High
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  6. Wolferton Handicap Tue 16 Jun 2026
    Fav: Haatem
    6/1 888
  7. Queen Mary Stakes Wed 17 Jun 2026
    Fav: Victorious
    5/1 Bet365
  8. Queens Vase Wed 17 Jun 2026
    Fav: Galiyan
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Copper Horse Stakes FAQ

When is the Copper Horse Stakes?
The Copper Horse Stakes is scheduled for 18:10 on Tuesday 16 June 2026 at ascot.
How many runners are in the Copper Horse Stakes?
There are 56 declared runners in the Copper Horse Stakes.
Who is the favourite for the Copper Horse Stakes?
Valiancy is currently the favourite for the Copper Horse Stakes at 5/2 with Unibet. Prices update through the day — compare the latest odds in the runner table above.
Who won the 2025 Copper Horse Stakes?
French Master won the 2025 renewal of the Copper Horse Stakes at odds of 5/2F, ridden by James Doyle.