The horse is a genuine Leopardstown specialist. He has won three of his five races at the track — a win rate of three wins from four races over a mile to a mile and a quarter, which is where he truly thrives. His most recent victory came there on 5 June 2025 in the Glencairn Stakes, and that success proved he belonged in stronger company. He went on to run fourth in the Irish Derby, a top-tier race, before finishing fourth again at York in a Group race before an injury cut short his season. That kind of progression — from a track win to competing at the highest level — is the trajectory of a horse with genuine potential.
Trainer Jessica Harrington, who runs a yard at Moone in County Kildare, has always believed in him. She describes him as a very big, laid-back horse who probably hasn't shown his best yet, and there is a sense from the yard that this is a horse still maturing into his frame. He returned to racing this month at the Curragh, finishing fourth in the Alleged, and the stable was pleased enough with that comeback run to target the Tattersalls Gold Cup as a next step. Shane Foley, his regular jockey, has ridden him to three wins from eight races together — a 38% win rate that is significantly better than his overall record, suggesting they work well as a partnership. With the right race and the right ground, Green Impact looks like he could add to his tally sooner rather than later.
| Course | Races | Results | Last run | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leopardstown Galloping |
5 | 3 wins, 1 second, 1 other | 12 Sep | 60% |
| The Curragh Galloping |
3 | 1 second, 2 other | 19 Apr | 0% |
| York Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 26 Jul | 0% |
| Newmarket Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 3 May | 0% |