That single win came at Navan in February 2022, and it remains the only time Call The Tune has reached the winner's enclosure — 52 months ago now, which puts the drought in uncomfortable perspective. The most recent form figures do show a couple of second-place finishes tucked in there, so the ability to compete has not entirely deserted it, but converting that into a win has proven elusive.
Michael O'Sullivan has been in the saddle most often, partnering the horse in 5 races without getting off the mark together. Trained by G Ahern out of Leamlara in County Cork, a yard that has sent out just 1 winner this season, Call The Tune is not operating from a powerhouse operation — which makes realistic expectations important. The horse raced just yesterday, so whatever comes next is not far away.
At 12, horses are deep into the later stages of their careers, and a win rate of 1 from 13 tells you this is not a horse that has threatened the top races. But it keeps showing up, keeps placing, and that consistency in the face of long odds has a charm of its own.
| Course | Races | Results | Last run | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navan Galloping |
2 | 1 win, 1 other | 12 Mar | 50% |
| Punchestown Galloping |
2 | 2 other | 2 May | 0% |
| Listowel Sharp |
2 | 1 second, 1 other | 1 Jun | 0% |
| Fairyhouse Galloping |
2 | 2 other | 3 Dec | 0% |
| Galway Tight |
2 | 1 second, 1 other | 6 Aug | 0% |
| Cork Galloping |
1 | 1 second | 5 Nov | 0% |
| Kilbeggan Tight |
1 | 1 other | 4 Jun | 0% |
| Naas Galloping |
1 | 1 third | 30 Jan | 0% |