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Alan Sweetman

Features writer

Alan Sweetman is an Irish-based columnist, features writer and tipster, having worked for the Racing Post since 1987.

Alan’s articles

'He's well handicapped relative to his best turf form' – Alan Sweetman with two selections at Dundalk on Wednesday

'He's well handicapped relative to his best turf form' – Alan Sweetman with two selections at Dundalk on Wednesday

Members' Club tips

'The form was handsomely endorsed' - Alan Sweetman's two tips for Limerick on Tuesday

'The form was handsomely endorsed' - Alan Sweetman's two tips for Limerick on Tuesday

Members' Club tips

'He can be rated a solid each-way prospect' - Alan Sweetman with two tips for Dundalk

'He can be rated a solid each-way prospect' - Alan Sweetman with two tips for Dundalk

Members' Club tips

For 30 years I only knew Alastair Down's public persona - then, after 30 minutes, it was as if I'd known him forever

For 30 years I only knew Alastair Down's public persona - then, after 30 minutes, it was as if I'd known him forever

'Henry de Bromhead has found him a fine opportunity' - Alan Sweetman with three tips for Ireland on Sunday

'Henry de Bromhead has found him a fine opportunity' - Alan Sweetman with three tips for Ireland on Sunday

Members' Club tips

'It's not too late for him to make his mark as a hurdler' - Alan Sweetman with two tips in Ireland on Saturday

'It's not too late for him to make his mark as a hurdler' - Alan Sweetman with two tips in Ireland on Saturday

Members' Club tips

City Of Troy stands on the brink of something truly extraordinary - not that you'd know it from the wider sporting media

City Of Troy stands on the brink of something truly extraordinary - not that you'd know it from the wider sporting media

'He's suited by soft ground and is bred for jumping' - Alan Sweetman with two tips in Ireland on Sunday

'He's suited by soft ground and is bred for jumping' - Alan Sweetman with two tips in Ireland on Sunday

Members' Club tips

'He looks the safest bet of the day' - Alan Sweetman with two selections at the Curragh on Thursday

'He looks the safest bet of the day' - Alan Sweetman with two selections at the Curragh on Thursday

View from Ireland

Shark Hanlon and Alphonse Le Grande cases show the folly of playing to the gallery of public opinion

Shark Hanlon and Alphonse Le Grande cases show the folly of playing to the gallery of public opinion

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