The highlight so far came at Down Royal on 20 January 2026, when Green Hope crossed the line first for the first career win. Down Royal, tucked away in Northern Ireland, is a tight, testing track that rewards horses who are genuine and game rather than simply talented — so getting it done there means something. That win came around two months ago, and Green Hope has since followed it up with a third-place finish and then a fifth, suggesting the horse is still very much in the mix rather than fading away.
Trained by W R Crawford out of Craigavon in County Armagh, Green Hope is part of a small, local operation that has sent out 1 winner this season. Crawford's yard is not one of the big battalions churning out winners from a vast string, which makes every success count that little bit more. Getting a horse to the races consistently and keeping it competitive is the bread and butter of yards like this, and Green Hope is doing its part.
With the horse currently active and in decent recent form, there is every reason to think the next chapter is still being written.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Down Royal Galloping |
1 | 1 win | 20 Jan | 100% |
| Leopardstown Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 28 Dec | 0% |
| Fairyhouse Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 5 Apr | 0% |
| Ayr Galloping |
1 | 1 third | 23 Feb | 0% |
| Punchestown Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 29 Apr | 0% |