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Racing
08 August 2026
Lord Spencer victorious in Grand National Steeplechase
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.
Racing
01 August 2026
Lord Spencer all class in competitive Koral
“Barrier one, I thought I was going to be further back than I was, but he travelled so well. He’s a real horse this time around, he’s going to win some big races.” 
Racing
08 April 2026
Jumper set to reach greater heights
Lord Spencer will be seen in a new role in the coming months with the bigger fences beckoning the well-performed Wanganui jumper.
Racing
22 June 2025
Lord Spencer sharp in Te Aroha victory
“Something different like that probably sparked him up.”
Racing
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.”
Racing
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."
Racing
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."
Racing
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."
Racing
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.