That Fairyhouse win is the defining moment of the career so far. It arrived in the horse's sixth race, which tells you something — this is not a horse that burst onto the scene, but one that has been learning on the job and finally put it all together when the moment came. Since then, the form has been patchy: a second place is encouraging, but a fifth and a sixth suggest Chicago Call is still a work in progress.
The partnership with jockey Ben Coen is worth watching. They have raced together five times and won once, which is a 20% win rate — better than 1 in 5 — and that is a meaningful number in racing, where most combinations never win together at all. Coen clearly knows what this horse needs, and if that relationship continues to develop, the results could improve.
Behind the scenes, Chicago Call is trained by J P Murtagh at Coolaghknock Glebe in County Kildare. Murtagh's yard has sent out 56 winners this season alone, which puts it firmly among the busier and more successful operations in Irish racing. When a yard is firing at that rate, they tend to know which horses are ready to run and which need patience — so the fact that Chicago Call is still being actively campaigned, having raced just one day ago, suggests the team believe there is more to come from this horse.
Still only three, Chicago Call has time on its side. The win is on the board, the jockey partnership is building, and the yard behind it knows how to get the best from a young horse. Whether that Fairyhouse victory turns out to be a stepping stone or a high point remains to be seen.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairyhouse Galloping |
2 | 1 win, 1 second | 22 Sep | 50% |
| The Curragh Galloping |
2 | 2 other | 27 Sep | 0% |
| Naas Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 10 May | 0% |
| Goodwood Undulating |
1 | 1 other | 31 Jul | 0% |
| Cork Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 4 Apr | 0% |