Harry Sweeney
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Harry Sweeney is a contributor to the The Irish Field.
Harry Sweeney on 22 Jul 2016
JAPAN: Records at the JRHA Select Sale
The Japan Racing Horse Association (JRHA) Select Sale registered significant gains against those of 2015
Harry Sweeney on 08 Apr 2016
JAPAN: Real Steel and Lani strike for Japan in Meydan
Japanese-trained horses enjoyed wins at Meydan, with the Mikio Matsunaga-trained Lani now aimed at the Kentucky Derby
Harry Sweeney on 15 Jan 2016
JAPAN: Maurice claims the throne
In just one short year Maurice makes his mark to be crowned Japan's Horse of the Year beating heavyweight Able Friend to the top spot, writes Harry Sweeney
Harry Sweeney on 01 Jan 2016
JAPAN: Sensational stud success for Screen Hero
Despite modest beginnings, Screen Hero's stud career has picked up considerably with the Group 1 successes of Maurice and Gold Anchor
Harry Sweeney on 23 Dec 2015
REVIEW 2015 JAPAN: Better results bring Christmas cheer
Maurice and A Shin Hikari were both winners in Hong Kong; Leontes and Air Spinal look top class after coming first and second in the Group 1 Futurity Stakes
Harry Sweeney on 18 Dec 2015
JAPAN: Sambista shocks in Champions Cup
The ‘Japan Cup Dirt’ (Champions Cup) provided a 66/1 shock winner ridden by Mirco Demuro
Harry Sweeney on 18 Dec 2015
JAPAN: Major Emblem wins the hearts of punters
The daughter of champion two-year-old sire Daiwa Major sealed her season honours by winning the Group 1 fillies contest
Harry Sweeney on 23 Dec 2015
REVIEW 2015 JAPAN: Room for improvement
It was a great year for Japanese rugby with the Brave Blossoms beating the Springboks in the World Cup, but it was a disappointing year for Japanese racing and breeding
Harry Sweeney on 04 Dec 2015
JAPAN: Pandora's late run snatches Japan Cup
Ryan Moore was narrowly denied a big win on Last Impact in the Japanese highlight
Harry Sweeney on 20 Nov 2015
JAPAN: Selling the family jewels
The decision to sell the Empire Maker back to his Kentucky roots was not met with universal approval by Japanese breeders
Harry Sweeney on 30 Oct 2015
JAPAN: Kitasan turns the Tide
Deep Impact's full-brother Black Tide is now on his way to becoming a top sire having got his first classic winner
Harry Sweeney on 16 Oct 2015
JAPAN: Deep Impact takes another record
Outstanding sire Deep Impact has sired the winners of 1000 races, in record time