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.
| Course | Races | Wins | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dundalk | 31 | 2 | 6.5% |
| The Curragh | 15 | 2 | 13.3% |
| Leopardstown | 8 | 1 | 12.5% |
| Roscommon | 7 | 0 | 0% |
| Galway | 4 | 0 | 0% |
| Naas | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| Gowran Park | 2 | 0 | 0% |
| Navan | 2 | 0 | 0% |
| Down Royal | 2 | 0 | 0% |
| Limerick | 1 | 0 | 0% |
| Fairyhouse | 1 | 0 | 0% |
| Sligo | 1 | 0 | 0% |