Goodgollymissholly

That one win came at Roscommon just last week, on 6 July 2026, and it was enough to announce this horse as one to follow. Roscommon is a sharp, tight track in the heart of Ireland where races can be won and lost on how well a horse travels, and getting off the mark there is a perfectly decent calling card. The recent form reads 7-1-2, meaning a seventh-place finish was followed by the win, then a runner-up spot — so the improvement has been real and quick.

The trainer is Gordon Elliott, one of the biggest operations in Irish racing, based out of Longwood in County Meath. Elliott's yard has sent out 210 winners already this season — a number that reflects an enormous, well-organised string of horses and a team that knows how to have runners ready on the day. For a young horse still finding its way, landing with a stable of that size and firepower is a considerable advantage. Resources, experience, and options are all in plentiful supply.

With only 4 races on the clock and a win already banked, Goodgollymissholly is very much at the beginning of the story. The question now is where Elliott pitches her next and whether the confidence from Roscommon translates to bigger stages. One to keep a close eye on.