Kopion (USA)
About
Kopion is a 4yo horse from the United States trained by Richard E. Mandella. He is by the stallion Omaha Beach out of the mare Galloping Ami and has recorded five career victories. On 4 May 2025 at Churchill Downs, Kopion claimed his most important triumph, taking the $590,100 Derby City Distaff S. Presented By Kendall‑Jackson Winery – Grade 1. The animal has been a lucrative choice for bettors; backing him throughout his career would have yielded a 392% return on investment.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Del Mar 03-Aug-25 1709m FIRM R10 Clement L. Hirsch S. Presented by Oak Tree Racing Association (Stakes) $80,000 (of $400,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:42.330, SP: 6/5 unhurried from off the rail, caught three deep into clubhouse turn and later was three abreast same rivals on the backstretch, angled inward, found the rail on the last turn, shifted back out four wide into the stretch while under urging and whittled the gap on the winner late. RICHI (CHI) tracked pacesetter while three wide into the backstretch, remained on same path to final turn, crept closer on that bend, came three wide into the lane but never got any closer and weakened a bit thru the drive. | K Kimura 54.9kg 1.50L | 2 (6) |
| Los Alamitos Racecourse 06-Jul-25 1307m FIRM R8 $40,000 (of $12,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:14.320, SP: 1/5 Carried 7wd, 2nd best | K Kimura 56.2kg 1.50L | 2 (6) |
| Churchill Downs 04-May-25 1408m FIRM R10 $630,000 (of $590,100) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:21.760, SP: 13/5 5w,englfed foe,cleared | K Kimura 55.8kg | 1 (10) |
| Santa Anita 02-Feb-25 1408m FIRM R3 $126,000 (of $24,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:21.270, SP: 6/5 Outsd,powered away | A Fresu 56.2kg | 1 (4) |
| Santa Anita 27-Dec-24 1408m FIRM R10 $189,000 (of $177,165) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:22.080, SP: 35/1 Outsd,clear,drew away | K Kimura 55.3kg | 1 (8) |
| Santa Anita 07-Apr-24 1709m FIRM R6 $20,999 (of $177,165) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:43.210, SP: 9/4 Stalk2w,bid outsd,wknd | M Smith 56.2kg 16.00L | 4 (5) |
| Santa Anita 11-Feb-24 1609m FIRM R5 $20,000 (of $62,500) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:37.030, SP: 13/10 Mild bid3w7/16,2nd bst | F Prat 54.4kg 2.00L | 2 (5) |
| Santa Anita 08-Jan-24 1408m FIRM R8 Santa Ynez Stakes (Stakes) $63,000 (of $62,500) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:23.890, SP: 1/5 Shftd in early,handily | F Prat 54.4kg | 1 (4) |
| Del Mar 27-Nov-23 1307m FIRM R1 Md $38,430 (of $36,600) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:16.130, SP: 3/10 Bid 4-3deep, handily | F Prat 54.4kg | 1 (6) |