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“The further he goes the better he’ll be so the distance of the National will suit him."

“That was easily the highest stake I’ve ever had a horse compete in, so to win it was just unbelievable really."

“It is a nice field and he is just stepping up to that grade. We are hoping for a nice run."

Wanganui trainer JJ Rayner will head to Woodville on Friday where she will kick off the campaigns of two of her stable stars, with the pair having ambitions of heading to Riccarton’s Grand National Festival of Racing in August.

Wanganui hurdler Lord Spencer was rewarded for his consistency at Riccarton on Saturday when breaking through for his maiden hurdle victory in the Speight’s Summit Ultra On Tap 0-1 Win Hurdles (3100m).

JJ Rayner will head to Trentham with two strong chances and events on Saturday will determine whether she ventures further afield with the pair next month.