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1). Feature: Harry Sweeney is one of Irish racing's finest exports. A qualified vet, he has been based in the Japan for 35 years, where he operates from the world renowned Paca Paca Farm as well as holding the position of President at Darley Japan. Brian Sheerin finds out more.
"Well, some of my fellow breeders will be driving Aston Martins after the sale. I will be driving a Toyota Land Cruiser. But a Toyota Land Cruiser is still a very fine car and it suits me better. And do you know what? I feel privileged and lucky to have it." - Harry Sweeney
Harry Sweeney | Image courtesy of Tattersalls
2). Video: In the space of six days Gleneagles sired the winner of the German Derby and the July Cup and with winners across the globe he has proven himself to be a stallion of note. Coolmore's Mark Byrne spoke to TDN.
3). News: The lack of top-class European talent in this season's sprint division was laid bare by Timeform on Tuesday as the organisation revealed that the class of 2024 currently rank well below the 10 highest-rated sprinters to have raced in Europe since 2015.
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1). Q&A with Todd Pletcher: Find out all you never knew about one of the most successful trainers in the history of North America.
"Rags to Riches' Belmont win (2007). It was my most satisfying for a number of reasons. It was my first Classic, a filly beating the colts, the excitement of the race and the way it unfolded. Everything about it was literally experiencing everything in horse racing in less than two and a half minutes. The disappointment of the stumble, then thinking you are going to win, and then thinking Curlin is going to come back and you're going to lose by a nose, and you ultimately win by a head. It encompassed everything that is great about the thrill of the sport." - Todd Pletcher
Todd Pletcher | Image courtesy of Sarah Andrew
2). Video: Special Me is already the dam of two Grade I winners and two Grade II winners, but the blue hen mare has plenty more in the pipeline. This year she has a filly by Horse of the Year Flightline. Carrie Brogden shares her story.
3). Feature: Airdrie Stud's Complexity has made a rapid start at stud. Jill Williams looks at the numbers.
"At this point in the season, a freshman sire can hardly do better than to win Saratoga's–and the nation's–first graded stakes of the year for 2-year-olds. When that young stallion also leads the nation's first-crop sires in winners with 12 (75% of starters), he's signaling he might be something special."
Complexity (USA) | Standing at Airdrie Stud, USA
