Horse profile
Copshill Lad (IRE)
by Kingston Hill (GB) out of Una Sorpresa (GER) (Banyumanik)
21 runs · 14 courses · from May 2022
As at 25 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
4 wins · Southwell, Hereford & Stratford
Last run 5 May 2026 · 6th of 9
Last raced off OR 112
KTB Profile
Copshill Lad is a gelding who has won four of 21 starts on turf. He gained his last two wins in Class 4 handicaps over 3m on good ground at Southwell in Mar 2026 and Hereford in Nov 2025. He also won a Class 4 handicap hurdle at Stratford over 2m5f to 3m on soft in Oct 2024. Aged 8 at his last run in May 2026 he finished sixth of nine at Ffos Las when prominent in a Class 4 handicap chase off a mark of 112.
Based on 21 archived runs · run-style from 11 commented runs since Oct 2024 · updated 25 Oct 2026
KTB at a glance
OR at career high
- 4–21Wins / Runs
- 19%Strike rate
- 10 (47.6%)Placed
- −10.94£1 level staken=21 at SP
- 0.81Fair A/E n=21 · 0.70 incl. margin
- 112Highest OR
- 73dAvg between runs
A/E compares actual wins with what starting prices implied. "Fair" strips the bookmaker margin from the expectation, so favourites and longshots are judged on the same footing — figures near 1.00 mean the market priced this horse about right.
Official rating112At career-high mark
112
105–112
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 114
How fast the horse ran, as points against the day-corrected standard time for its course and distance: 100 is the median GB Class 4 handicap winner on that code; one point is 0.1% of the standard time. A, B or C is how much the day's card could tell us, not how good the run was. What this means →
Jumps
| Going | Runs | Best | Median | Since 25 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 7 | 118A | 102 | 3 runs · 96 / 93 |
| Soft | 4 | 123A | 108.5 | — |
| Heavy | 3 | 114A | 95 | — |
| Good to Soft | 2 | 100A | 77.5 | 1 run · — |
| Good to Firm | 1 | — | — | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 25 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m5f – 3m | 7 | 123A | 105 | 1 run · — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 5 | 119A | 100 | — |
| Over 3m | 4 | 114A | 86.5 | 3 runs · 93 / 80 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 1 | — | — | — |
Of 21 runs looked at, 4 have no figure: obstacles omitted — the race ran a shortened course (2) · did not complete (2).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 17 figures from 21 runs · as at 3 Oct 2026 · a record, not a forecast
Both figures are KTB's own, computed from the archive; no vendor rating enters either. Every run's figure is on its form line below with its grade. Grades measure how much the archive could see, never the merit of the run.
Run style from 11 analysed runs since Oct 2024
- Prominent 5 (45%) · 0 wins
- Led 4 (36%) · 2 wins
- Mid-division 2 (18%) · 1 win
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Progeny in our archive have won 9.1% of 1,634 runs since Jan 2008 (203 horses).
Weakest on heavy going: 5.5% from 164.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Firm | 31 | 5 | 16.1% | +7 | 0 from 1 |
| Good | 548 | 59 | 10.8% | +1.7 | 3 from 9 |
| Good to Soft | 408 | 37 | 9.1% | 0 | 0 from 3 |
| Soft | 382 | 31 | 8.1% | −1 | 1 from 5 |
| Heavy | 164 | 9 | 5.5% | −3.6 | 0 from 3 |
| Standard (AW) | 101 | 7 | 6.9% | −2.2 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 5 | 0 | 0% | −9.1 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 41 | 3 | 7.3% | −1.8 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 43 | 1 | 2.3% | −6.8 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 99 | 6 | 6.1% | −3 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 511 | 53 | 10.4% | +1.3 | 1 from 1 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 573 | 53 | 9.2% | +0.1 | 0 from 6 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 301 | 23 | 7.6% | −1.5 | 1 from 8 |
| Over 3m | 61 | 9 | 14.8% | +5.7 | 2 from 6 |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 24 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Una Sorpresa (GER) (Banyumanik)
3 siblings in the archive, 3 winners — best of them Montgomery (IRE) (4 wins).
The wins came over 1m7½f–3m; the highest grade won is Class 3 (Montgomery (IRE)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery (IRE) | 11 | 4 | 2m3f–3m | Class 3 |
| Hazzaar (IRE) | 13 | 2 | 1m7½f–2m | Class 4 |
| All One Word (IRE) | 4 | 1 | 2m | Class 5 |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 9 | 3 | 33% | −1.94 |
| Soft | 5 | 1 | 20% | −2.00 |
| Good to Soft | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Heavy | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Good to Firm | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 4 | 19 | 3 | 16% | −10.74 |
| Class 3 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class 5 | 1 | 1 | 100% | +0.80 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumpton | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Hereford | 2 | 1 | 50% | +0.38 |
| Wincanton | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Stratford | 2 | 2 | 100% | +2.80 |
| Fakenham | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Exeter | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Ffos Las | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Southwell | 1 | 1 | 100% | +1.88 |
| Market Rasen | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Newton Abbot | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Uttoxeter | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Doncaster | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ascot | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Catterick | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m5f – 3m | 8 | 1 | 13% | −5.00 |
| Over 3m | 6 | 2 | 33% | −0.74 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 1 | 1 | 100% | +0.80 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul O'Brien | 8 | 2 | 25% | −2.74 |
| Harry Reed | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Bradley Harris | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Alice Stevens | 2 | 1 | 50% | +1.00 |
| Harry Cobden | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Kevin Jones | 1 | 1 | 100% | +0.80 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheekpieces | 11 | 3 | 27% | −2.74 |
| Tongue tie | 9 | 0 | 0% | −9.00 |
| None | 1 | 1 | 100% | +0.80 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 1 | 50% | +0.88 |
| 2025 | 7 | 1 | 14% | −4.62 |
| 2024 | 3 | 1 | 33% | +0.00 |
| 2023 | 8 | 0 | 0% | −8.00 |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 100% | +0.80 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurdle | 15 | 1 | 7% | −12.00 |
| Chase | 5 | 2 | 40% | +0.26 |
| NH Flat | 1 | 1 | 100% | +0.80 |
Splits include every sample, however small — muted rows are under 3 runs. A one-from-one record is a fact, not a trend: read the Runs column before the strike rate.
Form
| Date | Course | Race | Pos | Btn | Wgt | OR | Spd | KTB | Jockey | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 · 2 runs | ||||||||||
| 05 May 26+42d | Ffos Las | Sean Bowen Champion Jockey Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Handy early - lost ground after 3 out - fell away fast approaching last two - well held at finish | 6/9 | hd | 11-6 | 112 | 96B | 111A | Paul O'Brien | 10/3 |
| 24 Mar 26+88d | Southwell | Ladies Day Sunday 16th August Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Set the pace early - drawn level 14th before edging two lengths in front 15th - lost the advantage 2 out - quickly fought back to regain command after last - kept finding more up the run-in - just holding on at the line | 1/5 | 11-11 | 108 | 80C | 127B | Paul O'Brien | 15/8 | |
| 2025 · 7 runs | ||||||||||
| 26 Dec 25+31d | Market Rasen | Pallinc Lincolnshire National Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Shared front spot early - overtaken and stumbled at 12th - pressed for effort before 15th - clipped fence 4 out - dropped from third place before 3 out and weakened over closing stages | 5/9 | ½ | 10-12 | 109 | 55B | 108A | Harry Reed | 9/1 |
| 25 Nov 25+22d | Hereford | Teeton Mill Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Held up in the pack - blundered 5th - up with the front runner 11th - pushed along and threatened 2 out before headed approaching the last - stayed on at one speed to finish third | 3/7 | 4¼ | 11-8 | 109 | — | 116B | Paul O'Brien | 13/8F |
| 03 Nov 25+198d | Hereford | BeatWright: Beat The Wright Way Novices' Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Made the running - displaced 5th - up with the pace in behind the front-runner - back in front 3 out - soon surrendered advantage and asked for effort - held 2nd position on the home bend - closed to challenge approaching the last - gained the upper hand inside the final 100 yards and stayed on strongly to win | 1/5 | 11-8 | 107 | 93C | 128B | Paul O'Brien | 11/8F | |
| 19 Apr 25+21d | Newton Abbot | St. Austell Brewery Handicap Hurdle Sat close to the front group early - dropped away approaching four out - held no chance thereafter - finished fifth | 5/8 | 10 | 11-0 | 108 | 114A | 101B | Alice Stevens | 5/1 |
| 29 Mar 25+42d | Uttoxeter | Visit Warren Greatrex Racing At Rhonehurst Handicap Hurdle Tracked front group hugging rail - pressed for effort and unable to quicken from 2 out - held on for 3rd | 3/12 | 1½ | 11-3 | 108 | 102B | 128A | Paul O'Brien | 15/2 |
| 15 Feb 25+22d | Wincanton | Gamble Responsibly At BetMGM Novices' Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) Sat close to front pack early - urged forward approaching home turn - dropped away before 2 out - finished 5th | 5/9 | 5½ | 12-0 | 109 | 112A | 107B | Paul O'Brien | 7/1 |
| 24 Jan 25+62d | Doncaster | Virgin Bet Daily Extra Places Handicap Hurdle Shared advantage early - held a forward spot into the last lap - lost touch after skipping the final obstacle - beaten into 5th | 5/17 | ½ | 11-11 | 109 | — | 128A | Paul O'Brien | 11/2 |
| 2024 · 3 runs | ||||||||||
| 23 Nov 24+47d | Ascot | CopyBet Novices' Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) Settled just behind the front group - moved up a touch approaching 4 out then drifted left and lost pace before 2 out - posed no threat through to the finish | 5/9 | 3 | 11-8 | 109 | 110A | 122A | Paul O'Brien | 11/4J |
| 07 Oct 24+259d | Stratford | Recycling Association Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle Settled midfield early - driven up and lost touch three out - responded well from two out - closed on front group entering the final furlong - rallied to get up in the last strides | 1/10 | 12-0 | 105 | 123A | 130A | Alice Stevens | 2/1F | |
| 22 Jan 24+34d | Plumpton | Plumpton Racecourse Meeting And Event Spaces Handicap Hurdle | PU/10 | — | 11-12 | 108 | — | — | Harry Cobden | 5/2F |
| 2023 · 8 runs | ||||||||||
| 19 Dec 23+43d | Fakenham | Each Business Circle Norfolk Handicap Hurdle | 2/7 | 23 | 12-0 | 108 | 105A | 115B | Harry Reed | 7/2F |
| 06 Nov 23+25d | Plumpton | Southern Contract Lifting Ltd Handicap Hurdle | 2/11 | 1 | 11-10 | 106 | 100A | 124A | Harry Reed | 10/3F |
| 12 Oct 23+156d | Exeter | Devon Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle | 3/8 | 2 | 10-12 | 109 | 119A | 116A | Bradley Harris | 5/2F |
| 09 May 23+29d | Fakenham | Duke Of Lancaster Academy, Fakenham Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) | F/7 | — | 10-13 | 107 | — | — | Bradley Harris | 11/8F |
| 10 Apr 23+51d | Plumpton | Arthur Ashford Memorial 'National Hunt' Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) | 3/8 | 3½ | 11-6 | 109 | 105C | 119A | Harry Reed | 9/4 |
| 18 Feb 23+37d | Wincanton | Jenningsbet Andover Handicap Hurdle | 5/9 | ½ | 11-8 | 111 | 104A | 110A | Bradley Harris | 5/1 |
| 12 Jan 23+11d | Catterick | EBF 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) | 4/6 | 10 | 11-2 | — | 78C | 104C | Harry Cobden | 5/4F |
| 01 Jan 23+231d | Exeter | Thurlestone Hotel 'National Hunt' Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) | 3/16 | 7 | 11-6 | — | 95B | 127A | Harry Reed | 13/2 |
| 2022 · 1 run | ||||||||||
| 15 May 22 | Stratford | Milton Harris Thank You To Owners Open Maiden NH Flat Race (GBB Race) | 1/7 | 10-10 | — | 118A | 128B | Kevin Jones | 4/5F | |
Quick answers
- How many races has Copshill Lad won?
- Copshill Lad (IRE) won 4 of 21 archived starts between 2022 and 2026, a strike rate of 19%. Placed 10 times in total (47.6% of starts).
- Who trains Copshill Lad?
- Copshill Lad (IRE) is trained by Harry Derham, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 5 May 2026.
- Who is Copshill Lad's sire?
- Copshill Lad (IRE) is by Kingston Hill (GB) out of Una Sorpresa (GER), whose sire is Banyumanik.
- What going does Copshill Lad prefer?
- Copshill Lad (IRE) has the best record on good going: 3 wins from 9 starts (33.3%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Copshill Lad's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 112, from the run on 5 May 2026. That is also the highest on record.
- What is Copshill Lad's sire's record?
- Kingston Hill (GB)'s progeny in our archive have won 9.1% of 1,634 runs since Jan 2008 (203 horses), Flat and jumps together. Weakest on heavy going: 5.5% from 164.
- Who are Copshill Lad's siblings?
- Out of Una Sorpresa (GER), Copshill Lad (IRE) has 3 other produce in our archive, 3 of them winners. Most wins: Montgomery (IRE) (4). Highest grade won: Class 3 (Montgomery (IRE)). The wins came over 1m7½f–3m. As at Oct 2026.