 In 2001 Spencer joined Channel 4 Racing and quickly became one of the lead presenters for the channel's flat racing coverage, covering British horse racing festivals including the Derby, Royal Ascot and Glorious Goodwood, as well as international contests such as the Dubai World Cup, the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, and the Melbourne Cup.In 2014 Spencer joined 888sport as resident horse racing authority.Spencer lives in Newmarket, Suffolk.