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22 June 2025

Lord Spencer sharp in Te Aroha victory

“Something different like that probably sparked him up.”

22 May 2025

Northern champ returning to his comfort zone

“As long as he’s running home okay and pulls up well, then I’ll be very happy.”

16 September 2024

“At his age, we just didn’t want to do that to him and unfortunately, we made the decision to euthanise him.”

15 September 2024

Lord Spencer storms home for Great Northern Hurdle upset

“It means so much. I’m so grateful to the owners for trusting me with this horse. Mum and Dad will be watching at home, and it’s just awesome."

01 August 2024

Rayner chasing family double at Riccarton

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

14 June 2024

Lord Spencer seeking Waikato Hurdle crown

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

26 May 2024

Berry The Cash a class above in Awapuni Hurdle

“As it turned out, it didn’t seem to matter and he acquitted himself very well."

02 May 2024

Rayner pair on path to Riccarton features

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.

13 August 2023

Lord Spencer clears maiden ranks

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).