Jess de LautourNZ Herald·1 Aug, 2026 08:21 PM3 mins to readTrainer JJ Rayner with Lord Spencer after his win in Saturday's Koral Steeplechase. Photo / Race Images SouthTrainer JJ Rayner with Lord Spencer after his win in Saturday's Koral Steeplechase. Photo / Race Images SouthLord Spencer’s rise in the steeplechasing role continued at Riccarton Park on Saturday, producing a foot-perfect performance to take out the Racecourse Hotel and Motor Lodge Koral Steeplechase (4250m).
The JJ Rayner-trained gelding is a former Great Northern Hurdle (4200m) winner and while he was a topliner over hurdles, he
