Copper returns with high hopes (From The Northern Echo)

Copper returns with high hopes (From The Northern Echo):

"GODOLPHIN will be hoping Copperbeech can buck the statistics and go on to Investec Oaks glory after she has bagged the Height Of Fashion Stakes at Goodwood.

Formerly known as the Lupe Stakes, this ten-furlong heat was claimed by Love Divine nine years ago before she went on to Epsom glory but recent winners have largely failed to hit those kind of heights. However, Copperbeech brings Group One form to the table this time and she will surely take some beating if on song.

The Red Ransom filly won two of three starts for Andre Fabre last term, landing moderate events at Deauville and Longchamp before being stepped up in grade at the Arc meeting.
Her third behind Proportional in the Marcel Boussac was highly creditable, especially given that the runnerup Elusive Wave has subsequently bagged the French 1000 Guineas.
She was only beaten threequarters of a length by that runner despite already appearing in need of a longer trip, something that is sure to suit here."