Race favourite Lord Spencer left it late but managed to rally and out-finish gallant pacemaker Brucie to take out the Racecourse Hotel & Motor Lodge 151st Grand National Steeplechase (5600m) at Riccarton.
“There have been a few nibbles for him from Hong Kong. There is a bit of water to go under the bridge, but the Guineas will be plan b if he doesn’t go (to Hong Kong).”
Popular winter sprinter Tavis Court found his winning grove again when he showed all his fighting qualities to claim his first victory in nearly a year at Wanganui on Saturday.
Rangiora galloper Louie Louie will get his first shot at stakes glory following his dominant performance in the Winning Edge Presentation Winter Cup Trial (1400m) at Ashburton on Thursday.
