SPREWELL could be one of the best horses Jessica Harrington has ever trained according to her daughter and assistant Kate. The bold statement came after the son of Churchill posted an impressive win in the Group 3 Derby Trial Stakes at Leopardstown on Sunday.

Racing in fourth, well off a strong pace set by Mohawk Chief, Shane Foley brought his mount through to challenge down the outside in the straight and swept by the favourite Proud And Regal with ease, with Up And Under, the Ballysax runner-up, eventually filling that position again but getting no closer than three lengths.