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Trotting Club's Summer Meeting
Hundreds of race fans took advantage of the fine weather for the Nelson Trotting Club's two-day summer meeting. Richmond Park was crowded on both days. The photographs were taken on the second day of the meeting.
The field in the Charles Thomson birthday handicap thunders down the front straight for the first time led by eventual winner. Crumbs, driven by his trainer, N. L. Berkett of Richmond
A couple of keen punters, Tom and Wal Westley, check their race books
Among the crowd were Nick Wolf, Niaouli Dean and Rosemary Beuke
Waiting for the next race: Kelvin Barkman, Gordon Best and Merv Richards
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'Allenton,' driven by George Adamson of Ashburton, flashed to the post to win the Integrity Feeds Handicap
Looking attractive in their race outfits were Alva and Paula Donaldson
Heather Walsh and Helen Andrews enjoyed the second day's race. Helen looked very smart in a crochet pant suit, while Heather favoured a cooler shift.
A winner this time? Mrs Myra Fowler, Mrs R. Wild, Denise Hack well and David Wild make their selections
Excited punters watch the field enter the straight
And also trying to make the day pay were Vicki Aitchison, Coralie Urwin and Alan Jennens