The last win came at Cork in December 2023, now over two years ago, and a run of six races without a victory since then would normally invite concern. But McConnell's view is that the horse is moving in the right direction rather than away from it. His most recent outing came just yesterday — a second-place finish that keeps him firmly in the conversation — and before that, he ran at Musselburgh on fast, dry ground, a track that McConnell openly admitted didn't suit him. Finishing fourth there in those conditions is the kind of result you file under "ignore this one" rather than using it to write the horse off.
What gives the whole thing a sharper edge is where McConnell wants to point him next. The National Hunt Chase at Cheltenham — one of the most prestigious staying races of the festival — is the target, provided he gets a run. That's a significant statement of intent. You don't aim a horse at Cheltenham unless you genuinely believe he belongs there. The first win came at Down Royal in January 2023, and the trajectory since, while not a straight line upward, has clearly convinced his trainer that the best is still ahead of him. At eight, he's entering what many would consider the prime years for a horse at this level, and with a big target in mind and a team that clearly believes in him, No Time To Wait is worth keeping a close eye on.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punchestown Galloping |
3 | 1 second, 2 other | 2 May | 0% |
| Cheltenham Galloping |
3 | 3 other | 12 Mar | 0% |
| Down Royal Galloping |
2 | 1 win, 1 other | 1 Nov | 50% |
| Leopardstown Galloping |
2 | 1 third, 1 other | 27 Dec | 0% |
| Kilbeggan Tight |
2 | 1 second, 1 other | 11 Jul | 0% |
| Cork Galloping |
1 | 1 win | 10 Dec | 100% |
| Musselburgh Sharp |
1 | 1 third | 1 Feb | 0% |
| Navan Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 16 Nov | 0% |
| Limerick Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 27 Dec | 0% |
| Fairyhouse Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 21 Feb | 0% |
| Gowran Park Undulating |
1 | 1 third | 11 Nov | 0% |