The win came at Cork in July 2024, which means Now So Jake has not been seen in public for roughly 20 months. For a six-year-old, that is a significant chunk of prime racing years sitting idle. Whatever the reason — injury, patience, or something else entirely — the yard of David Harry Kelly in Rathvin, Co Tipperary, has clearly taken a cautious approach. That is not necessarily a bad thing. Horses that return from long absences can come back transformed, and Kelly's operation is in decent health this season, having sent out 16 winners already.
What makes Now So Jake worth watching is the cleanness of that early record. Three races, three visits to the prize money, including a win. That is not luck — that is a horse that seems to know what it is doing when the gates open. Whether 20 months off the track has blunted that sharpness or simply preserved it remains to be seen, but the underlying ability is clearly there. When Now So Jake finally does reappear, it will be worth paying attention.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cork Galloping |
2 | 1 win, 1 third | 5 Jul | 50% |
| Galway Tight |
1 | 1 other | 1 Aug | 0% |