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Copy That (retired) (Retired)

Age 7

Foal date 15/11/2016

Gender Colt

Colour Bay

Sire American Ideal

Dam Lively Nights

Trainer Ray Green

Owner Merv & Meg Butterworth

Breeder Woodlands Stud

Record 68 starts, 33 wins, 18 placings

Earnings $2,019,937

Stories related to Copy That (retired)

Wanted: The ideal home for Copy That to stand at stud - Will he go to a Kiwi or Aussie buyer?

Ray and Merv call time on life-changing pacer Copy That, truly a horse in a million

Lincoln Farms welcomes back Copy That and latest reports positive about The Big Lebowski

Copy That has surgery and starts recovery but no answer yet to the $64,000 question

Ballarat is a long way to go for a scan but no expense being spared with Copy That

So far, so good, says Ray on Copy That - first round of X-ray follow-ups show no change

Ray brings Copy That home but his future is guarded - the next six weeks will be crucial

X-rays continue on Copy That’s knee injury and MRI scan in Canterbury a possibility

Scintigraphy reveals knee injury but Copy That having X-rays now to confirm exact issue

Vets investigating Copy That’s lameness and Merv’s Sharp ‘N’ Smart in the wars too

Copy That not a starter for Interdominions: neither Ray nor Merv keen on brutal series

Sizzling sectional times tell the real story about Copy That’s Spring Cup performance

Copy That fitter but money pours in for Nicholas Cage in Friday’s Spring Cup

Copy That undone by pork belly but Ray has two months before the cup to find those ribs

Expect microscopic odds on Copy That on Thursday but you can get $7.50 for the cup

Copy That thrills - Ray: He can win another $1m this year; Maurice: He’ll win another cup

Auckland Cup shapes up as a Copy That v Self Assured showdown - we see how they compare

One more hit-out for Copy That tomorrow and he’ll be primed for Friday’s Auckland Cup

Trainers beware: With-holding times have changed - Copy That to miss final cup lead-up

Copy That on the receiving end of Messenger walk fest but Ray and Blair happy with champ

Message from Ray: Copy That can cop the Messenger no problem, he’s one tough dude

Copy That mauled in front but goes down fighting like a (Nicholas) caged lion

Copy That set to join elite list of $2m earners - check out how the champions compare

Ray’s all night vigil before Copy That’s demolition in The Grins at Cambridge

Records under threat with fireworks predicted in Friday night’s Grins at Cambridge

Geez Wayne! Rare night at the trots leads to chance of $50,000 collect on Copy That

Copy That warm favourite after Grins draw and Zac tight lipped on Old Town Road tactics

$4 the lot! Bookies can’t separate top four Grins fancies after electric Flying Mile

Copy That good to go but Flying Mile this week might not shed too much light on the Grins

Ray’s got the Grins after Copy That’s clinical win sees odds slashed for $1 million slot race

Punters climb into Copy That who looks to have everything going for him on Friday night

Copy That strips fitter for Friday’s free-for-all and right on target for next month’s Grins

Trevor and fellow slot-holders grinning over landing Copy That for The Race that matters

Copy That, wearing a new bit, rumbles with Akuta in preparation for Friday’s Founders

Best medicine for Ray - a carbon copy brother to champion Copy That for just $60,000

Ray welcomes back the champ and we dispel the myths of EIPH and find testing anomolies

Copy That found to have bled after choking down and faces 28-day stand down

Win, lose or draw on Saturday night the champ Copy That’s coming home next week

Ants: Copy That has the right profile to join Who’s who list of Hunter Cup champions

Six will do us just fine, says Ray of Copy That’s Hunter Cup draw for Saturday night

Cop That! Kiwi champ’s ridiculously easy win in Ballarat Cup augurs well for the big one

Team Blair and Copy That have the credentials to score epic Ballarat Cup win on Saturday

Ray: Over to you, Andrew, enjoy the experience and I’m sure you’ll do the champ proud

Gun pacers Copy That and Old Town Road trial in super style - and recover just as fast!

Double whammy for Cambridge as HRNZ scrubs both feature races on Saturday night

Surprise bonus run by Copy That a real drawcard for Cambridge on Saturday night

Blair’s yells go unheard at the start and finishing cheers can’t quite get the champ up

Copy That can spark New Year’s Eve fireworks even in four-horse race at Alexandra Park

Ray: Copy That capable of national record if pushed in Thames Cup on Friday night

Blair rapt in Copy That’s near record run and it made the trip in worthwhile for Ray too

Andrew reports the champ’s sharp and the bookies say $1.50 despite outside mile draw

Ray back in hospital ‘after going downhill fast’ but improving and knows he must take it easy

First brekkie, then stable welcomes Ray back and Copy That signals he’s nearly ready too

Thanks IRT! Ray back on his hind legs and smiling thanks to cup sponsor’s gift

Merv: HRNZ should be milking Copy That’s profile not stopping him from racing

Seven hour operation can’t keep Ray down - he’s already barking out the orders

Ray in hospital undergoing surgery after being kicked - Copy That eliminated too

Wow! Clues for the free-for-all when you see how fast they went trying to catch Copy That

Punters splurge $7.5 million on trotting cup day - a 25-year record for any code

Plenty behind the emotion we saw from Ray after Copy That’s brave trotting cup win

NEW ZEALAND TROTTING CUP IN PICTURES

Ray’s looking for some déjà vu so Copy That can join the trotting cup immortals

New Zealand Trotting Cup day odds for Tuesday: Follow the money trail

Copy That draws perfectly for Tuesday’s Cup - with main rivals stranded on the second row

Copy That’s record-shattering win not really what Ray wanted - but the crowd loved it

Merv losing plenty of sleep over upcoming Victoria Derby - NZ Trotting Cup double

Copy That out to create modern day history again - this time from 70 metres behind

Copy That now cup co-favourite after hotshots flop - blood tests for lethargic Self Assured

Take That! Copy That stunning from 55 metre handicap - and Blair said he cruised it

Blair coming north on Thursday night to drive Copy That who’s officially a millionaire!

Poser for punters with Copy That racing on Thursday - from 55 metres behind in a sprint

Ray stoked with Copy That who’s unlikely to race again before the New Zealand Cup

All clear for Copy That and at $16 and $4 Ray says he’s at a great price in the Victoria Cup

Draw gods smile on Simply Sam giving Ray hope he can give the Derby hotpots a fright

Scope on Thursday will decide if Copy That contests Victoria Cup after minor bleed

Copy That won despite having virus last start so what’s he going to do to them on Saturday?

Bring on the Victoria Cup, says excited trainer after Copy That smashes rivals at Melton

Ray tipping Copy That as a big improver - and you can get $9 now for the New Zealand Cup

Copy That bounces out of lead war and could make surprise back-up at Melton next week

Ray: Our driver will be calling all the shots on Copy That but Classic only like a glorified trial

Copy That’s shining like a seal and he’s drawn to bark, but all-day grass now off the menu

Copy That ogled at airport as Lincoln Farms’ trio arrives safe and sound in Melbourne

Ray: Copy That’s explosive finish should have the Aussies quaking in their boots

New driver for Copy That - Nathan Jack engaged to pilot NZ Cup champ in Victoria

All eyes on Copy That and his not so little half brother My Copy at Auckland on Thursday

On a roll: Copy That ready but will Auckland get a race off the ground for him next week?

Copy That puts on a show for Merv and Meg at Pukekohe and his recovery thrills Ray

HRNZ backtracks on big race handicaps - review underway but status quo for 2022

We need our harness heroes more than ever - why try to find ways to get them beaten?

Merv: Count Copy That out if the cup goes to a handicap - I’d be nuts to risk his safety

NZ Met chiefs urge HRNZ to put a hold on handicap decree for prestige races

Punishing our stars won’t make races more competitive - dwindling numbers are to blame

HRNZ bombshell: Top five standing start races to become handicaps to attract more betting

X-rays show the champ Copy That 100% - New Zealand Cup here we come!

The champ’s back home, with a clean bill of health, crowing to everyone who will listen

Copy That misses top honours in apparent HRNZ blunder - and bosses won’t even explain

Sunny, the trotter who loves a cuddle, trumps top pacers for Horse of the Year award

Hooray: Ray coming home in three weeks and Copy That might not be far behind him

Copy That in good hands but both he and Ray could be cooped up for another two months

Copy That coping well in confinement but what’s stranded Ray to do for two months?

Hairline fracture puts paid to Copy That’s summer campaign in Victoria

Ray: It’s a waiting game now but hopefully it’s only bruising affecting Copy That

Copy That lame after paddock accident - Ray anxiously waiting for vet to assess damage

Only in Aussie - upstart roo tries to outrun Copy That in final fast work before Ballarat

Copy That in perfect health and will have a surprise outing at Ballarat on Sunday

Torrid trip just too much for Copy That at Cranbourne but Ray turns the page

Copy That’s Victorian campaign opens with a frustrating false start for Ray at the airport

Merv the only calm one as super Copy That unleashes supersonic home stretch burst

Cup hero Copy That fighting fit for Friday night’s mile at Alexandra Park

Merv flags Perth and sets Copy That for Victorian summer but the Miracle Mile is out

Copy That throws scare into the camp with surprise lie-down before the big race

The making of a Cup winner - how Copy That nearly sent Ray around the bend

Merv keen on hometown scalps in Perth with New Zealand Cup hero Copy That

Betting on the Cup starts to warm up with Self Assured closing in on $2 and Copy That solid

Redemption time in the cup as barrier draws favour Copy That over main rivals

What does the 3200 metre form tell us about the cup? - we’ve done the homework for you

Ray tells why Copy That can prove the knockers wrong in the cup on Tuesday

Merv rapt with Copy That’s Trotting Cup draw with main rivals out the back on Tuesday

NZ Cup bound Copy That sets Pukekohe track alight with supersonic workout

Copy That surprise entry for Auckland on Friday - but who’d want to take him on?

Copy That thriving in cup prep but Ray’s not looking forward to training by remote control

Copy That clinical and we’ll see him again at Auckland before he goes south for the cup

Ray: Friday night’s Spring Cup is Copy That’s to lose but Covid muddies the path after that

Back to reality for Ray and Copy That - a dire situation where the mane drain is critical

Copy That cops it from favourite’s stablemate after King Of Swing gallops in early skirmish

Ray: We’re all running for second against King Of Swing but watch the Dealer go in the Derby

Ants severs ties with Rosati - his driving passion rekindled with Brisbane gongs

Copy That OK in five for Blacks A Fake but King Of Swing red hot from the pole

Merv puts $1 million tag on Copy That, Ray enjoys one of the best nights of his career

Copy That v King Of Swing a mouth-watering clash in Saturday night’s Sunshine Sprint

At last, a front row draw for Copy That which gives him a great Swing at the King

Early evasive action costly for brave Copy That but Ray happy he’s got the best horse

Talking tactics with Ants: Three factors that could help Copy That capture the Rising Sun

Copy That gets the dreaded visitor’s draw - but Melbourne Merv’s bullish he can pull it off

Everyone on tenterhooks over tonight’s crucial barrier draw for Saturday’s Brisbane feature

Bring on the Rising Sun! Copy That’s startling win eclipses everything for Ray and Merv

Cards fall best for American Dealer on Saturday with Copy That drawn to need luck

Ants: Copy That has class written all over him - they’ll know he’s there next week

Ready to rumble: Lincoln Farms’ invaders blossom in the Queensland sun

Copy That checks out fine so it’s all systems go for Queensland on Friday

Blood tests, the works, for Copy That and American Dealer after flat Jewels runs

Record mile on the cards with 4yo fireworks and Ray confident Copy That is up to it

Covid keeps Merv and Meg away but they’re putting the champagne on ice for Copy That

Favourites rule at the Jewels - what all the stats tell us about who to punt at Cambridge

Sorry pal, no more pigging out on grass - Ray reveals Copy That still too big in condition

Nightmare draws for seven Jewels favourites - and Copy That cops the worst of it

Latest Covid lockdown could leave Merv out in the cold again for Copy That’s Jewels tilt

“At this rate there’ll be no horses left here’ - Ray hot on near canning of Copy That race

Purdon rates Copy That ‘something special’ after he thrashes Messenger rivals

Copy That’s great constitution sees him odds-on to complete Group One double on Friday

Brave Copy That can do the Group One double, says Ray - “he’s the best I’ve had by a mile”

Big money coming for Copy That and Ray can’t see him beaten - no matter how fast they go

Copy That clears out but his quick recovery’s the real pointer to Taylor Mile chances

Merv chuffed as Copy That gets official invitation to A$250,000 Queensland race

Copy That will stay home for Easter but trip’s on for $250,000 Queensland feature in July

Maurice set for bonus drives on Copy That after the Pukekohe pony delivers again

Draw makes it tough but the longer derby trip will suit gutsy American Dealer on Friday

Copy That clinical in Founders Cup, taking his winning strike rate to an excellent 50%

Ray’s scary warning: Stand by for an even deadlier version of Copy That this campaign

Copy That all the way in 1:53.2 demolition but Miracle Mile looking increasingly unlikely

Ray: Flying Mile right up Copy That’s alley and, if he leads, it should be game over

Maurice: Copy That oh so brave in the cup but he just wanted to keep charging

Copy That in great shape for the Auckland Cup but Ray labels standing starts a joke

Ray chuffed over terrific New Year’s Eve trials by American Dealer and Copy That

Don’t expect Copy That to simply spank’ em in Friday night’s Franklin Cup - he’ll need luck

Copy That ‘huge’ but kind natured Tommy takes the honours in big upset at the Park

Ray: Copy That’s firing and ready enough to win the Summer Cup on Friday night

Ray and Maurice on a high after Copy That blasts home in 26 flat in Pukekohe workout

Universal outrage after today’s shambolic New Zealand Cup start destroys many hopes

Money pours onto Copy That for the cup - and some early birds are holding juicy tickets

COVID-19 leaves top owners out in the cold but Merv will be looking for the ‘Blair glare’ on TV

BIG SUNDAY READ: How Ray turned ‘pain in the arse’ Copy That into the NZ Cup favourite

Copy That now outright NZ Cup favourite after Self Assured blows it again in cup trial

Ray: Drawing one in the cup is just fine after Copy That aced the start in today’s cup trial

Ray’s terrific Ashburton double bolsters hopes for New Zealand Cup day

Ray expecting Lincoln Farms pair to go well - but Ashburton isn’t Grand Final day

Ray’s pair ‘ready to go’ but Ashburton runs are mere belt-tighteners for the main event

The call that put a smile on Ray’s face - long before Copy That’s dominant Holmes DG win

Copy That could stay and wait for flight south, ruling out Ashburton lead-up to NZ Cup

Ray confident Copy That will be on his A game next week after some routine maintenance

Er, what happened there? The exact point where hot shot Copy That lost the Spring Cup

It should be business as usual with Copy That but the draw makes it very hard for Dealer

New NZ Cup favourite Copy That powers home in 26 flat, feeling enormous

Ray: He’s becoming one of those serious horses that people will talk about for years to come

Copy That looks a home run and American Dealer’s got something up his sleeve too

Copy That comes through toughest test with flying colours - but Merv’s staying grounded

Ray: Standing start no hurdle to Copy That on Thursday night - and he keeps improving

Copy That just outside national record - and Maurice says he could have gone faster

Copy That’s clash with the big guns headlines an exciting night ahead for Lincoln Farms

Maurice big on Lincoln Farms’ star: Copy That sprinted so fast ‘he dug holes in the track’

Busy night ahead at the Park where Copy That and Tommy Lincoln get top billing

Ray frustrated at lack of races for Copy That and may be forced to go south to Addington

Copy That became fired up after continually striking his sulky wheels

Ray predicting there’s plenty of fun ahead for Lincoln Farms’ owners after busy workout day

Derby dream over, Ray scrambles to get himself and Copy That home before lockdown

Merv’s an armchair viewer at heart so Covid-19 isn’t stopping him from enjoying Copy That

Ray and his charges chilled for Addington pipe-openers on Friday night

Stewards fine Rasmussen for pushing out after Copy That beaten in fiery Northern Derby

Ray relying on Butch to ‘pull a rabbit out of the hat’ amid All Stars’ pressure in the derby

Ray: Copy That knows he’s good now and he’ll eat up the derby distance next week

Green army v Blue army: Copy That to increase his 2-1 lead over the All Stars’ One Change

Derby rivals will have their hands full with Copy That who’s too good for the topliners now

Copy That in super trim for Friday night but Ray’s not getting too cocky just yet

Copy That super in first try at stand - how good will he be now he’s found his manners!

Copy That ‘enormous’ but frustrated Ray can’t find a race for him in derby lead-up

Ray: Aussie will have to wait - Copy That to spell then target the two derbies at home

Green team gets one over the blue team as Copy That makes huge recovery in Classic

Ray: How will they beat Copy That? And look out for Line Up who was huge on the clock

Copy That: From $7500 weanling to best 3yo - with a lot of expletives along the way!

Ray: It’s a lottery on Friday night and my trio will need a lot of luck from their poor draws

Top colts Copy That and Line Up in super workout preparing for the Alabar Classic

Ten years on from Sir Lincoln, Ray believes the Green troops can defeat the blue army

Line Up and Copy That hard held in Addington trial leaving Green excited about Tuesday

Line Up ‘in the zone’, Copy That huge - Green pair throw down the gauntlet to All Stars

Draw gives Line Up the edge in Lincoln Farms’ four-pronged assault on the Sires Stakes

Ray sorts out his Sires Stakes challenge: Line Up primed but Copy That not on his A game

Ray: Exciting times as Copy That and Line Up have plenty of improvement to come

Slick workout win shows speedy Copy That beautifully primed for Sires’ Stakes heat

Cop that! Copy That overcomes mistakes with blistering display of speed

Ray’s big reveal after Cambridge workout win: On ability Copy That and Line Up are on a par

Reformed bad boy Copy That pulls at Deb’s heart strings as Merv’s cheque book comes out

Ray’s prediction: If Copy That behaves, he’ll have way too much speed for them on Friday

Behind the mask Zachary’s plotting to wreak havoc at Auckland on Friday night

How about that! Copy That finally shows what he’s made of - and isn’t Deb just over the moon

He’s one risky animal but the day Copy That behaves himself we’ll see something special

Pukekohe workout pointers: Lincoln Farms’ team bring their A game - even the bad boy

With all that gear on Copy That looks like he’s from Mars but could he be a shooting star?

Lincoln Farms has the gunfight corralled OK but hard to name who’ll be last man standing

Perfect Stride scores a perfect 10, and so does a brave Sir Tiger

Zac: Manners far from Ideal yet but this colt can run. Copy That.

Once Copy That gets his head around it all, he’ll be a Gun all right