The recent form makes for interesting reading. A run of 2-3-4 earlier in the sequence suggested a horse knocking hard on the door, but the last three outings have been patchier — finishing 12th, then 7th, before bouncing back to second most recently. That latest runner-up finish, coming just a day ago, is the most encouraging sign in a while. It shows Copper Craft is still in the mix and running well enough to suggest a first win might not be far away, even if patience has been required.
The horse is trained by A Oliver, based at Caledon in Co Tyrone, a yard that has sent out 18 winners this season — so this is not a quiet operation struggling to find form. When a busy, winning yard keeps running a horse that hasn't broken through yet, it usually means they still believe in it. That faith, combined with a second-place finish at the most recent outing, gives Copper Craft's supporters something to hold onto as they wait for the breakthrough.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dundalk Galloping |
4 | 1 second, 2 thirds, 1 other | 26 May | 0% |
| Fairyhouse Galloping |
2 | 2 other | 5 Jun | 0% |
| Down Royal Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 20 Jun | 0% |
| The Curragh Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 27 Jun | 0% |
| Tipperary Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 31 Aug | 0% |
| Navan Galloping |
1 | 1 second | 11 Jul | 0% |
| Limerick Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 11 Jun | 0% |