As a two-year-old he was unbeaten in three races and was best known for his exploits in Europe where he won the Norfolk Stakes at Royal Ascot in England and the Prix Morny in France.

He regained the lead inside the final furlong and won impressively by a length and a head from Coach House and Wind Fire.

[8] Two months later, No Nay Never returned to Europe for the Group One Prix Morny over 1200 m at Deauville Racecourse, despite concerns that the colt might struggle to show his best form on the soft turf.

He was ridden by David Flores and started at odds of 7/4 with his main opposition expected to come from the fillies Vorda (Prix Robert Papin) and Rizeena (Queen Mary Stakes).

[7][9] The Racing Post described him as a "raw and explosive talent", whilst Ward expressed the opinion that his success should encourage more North American owners and trainers to try their horses in Europe.

No Nay Never did not race again in 2013, with Wesley Ward saying that the colt would probably begin his 2014 campaign in North America before returning to Europe for the St James's Palace Stakes.

[11] In the official European ratings published in January 2014, No Nay Never tied with War Command as the third-best two-year-old of 2013, behind Toormore and the Cartier Award winner Kingston Hill.

[12] On his first appearance as a three-year-old, No Nay Never made his debut on dirt when he started 2/5 favourite for the Grade II Swale Stakes at Gulfstream Park on March 1.