Baker, who runs his yard from Epsom Downs in Surrey, has been quietly confident about the horse's future. He believes Now Maybe needs a longer distance to truly flourish; the trainer expects the horse will eventually run a mile and a half, and that extra ground could be exactly what transforms a consistent runner-up into a winner. For now, the pattern of his last six races—a fifth, two seconds, a third, a sixth, and an eighth—shows a horse capable of beating most of the field on his day, even if fortune hasn't quite fallen his way yet. The two runner-up finishes are particularly significant; they suggest Now Maybe is competitive at the right level and simply needs the pieces to fall into place.
The horse remains in active training and racing, which means another opportunity could come any week. With a trainer sending out 14 winners this season from a busy yard, Now Maybe has every chance of joining that list sooner rather than later.
| Course | Races | Results | Last run | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navan Galloping |
2 | 1 third, 1 other | 16 May | 0% |
| Listowel Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 22 Sep | 0% |
| Ascot Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 5 Sep | 0% |
| Fairyhouse Galloping |
1 | 1 second | 12 Jun | 0% |
| Dundalk Galloping |
1 | 1 second | 12 Nov | 0% |