Cup Day At Richmond

Good horses, keen punters and fine weather contributed to another successful meeting for the Nelson Jockey Club when the 1972 Nelson Cup was raced at Richmond. The two day meeting attracted hundreds of race fans. The main race, the Nelson Cup, was won by the favourite, Guilty Party, from Hydel and Silver Head.

Guilty Party, ridden by J. McCann, ran home an easy winner in the Nelson Cup from Hydel (M. P. Denton) and Silver Head (G. Lee)

The cup field thunders past the finishing post for the first time

Among the punters were Larry Bullen and Beth

Rebecca and Doug Brough study the "bible," a punter's guide

Keen punters all: John Harris, Stella Silke and Norma lti

Looking very attractive in their variety of outfits were Jenny Ryder, Robyn Leversedge and Jill Stringer

Strad (M, Skelton) comes home strongly on the inside to win the Equizole Handicap from Red Boy (G. Mein), No. 10

Regular racegoers Helen Andrews and Barbara Mytton again tried their luck

Punters scrutinise their avenues to riches as the horses circle in the bird cage

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The Nelson Photo News

No 139 : May 27, 1972

Cup Day At Richmond