P Sweeney

The most telling number in Sweeney's early record is the partnership with jockey Patrick McGettigan. Four wins from 26 rides together works out at roughly 1 in every 6 — nearly double the yard's overall rate — which tells you that when this combination lines up, something is clicking. Whether that's a shared understanding of how to place horses, or simply McGettigan getting the best out of what Sweeney sends him, the results suggest this is a pairing worth watching whenever both names appear on the racecard.

The horse Autocrat stands out as a notable name in the early days of the yard, with one win from three races together. For a trainer still assembling their first full book of form, having a horse capable of winning at all is valuable — it builds credibility with owners and gives the team something to build around. Sweeney also shows a slight edge on wet or muddy ground, winning 1 from 7 races in those conditions — a 14% rate that sits meaningfully above the yard's overall figure. That's a small sample, but it's the kind of detail that can help place horses in the right spots as the record grows.

At this stage, P Sweeney is very much a trainer to file away rather than one making headlines. But a first year in training is largely about survival, learning, and laying foundations — and on that measure, six winners and a productive jockey partnership is a decent starting point.