Two Day Trots

After many weeks of brilliant sunshine the weather took a turn for the worse just as the Nelson Trotting Club staged its two-day meeting. For many, frequent trips behind the tote dispelled the gloom of the skies, but for many others the miserable weather was matched by miserable luck. The club's new policy of restricting privileges paid off, gate takings showing an increase of £300, Big fields ensured excellent racing and helped to add to punters' confusion.

A section of the crowd watches the finish of the sixth race on the second day. Dorstan, nearest camera, was winner.

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The Nelson Cup field parades

First time past the post, Prinsuva leads from Dusky Bay

Prinsuva (inside) cannot stave off the challenge of Dusky Bay (D. C. Watts) at the finish.

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Dusky Bay gets cooling treatment from owner, Mr L. Forde, after arrival from Dunsandel

Next day, Mr Forde receives trophy for Dusky Bay's win in Nelson Cup. Mrs J. T. Hill, wife of club president, makes the presentation.

Wee Mon romps home to return a doubles divi of £410 on the first day

Lucky betters queue up for the 5s pay-out on the double

Hugh Thorne (Dovedale) and an unidentified gent show a good return for their 5s.

The massed start for the sixth race, the Wakefield Handicap, on the first day

Meadow Bright falls 50 yds after the start

The judges, Messrs W. A. Gibsone, L. Wells and B. E. Gilbertson

Driver W. B. Walsh with clerk of scales, Mr D. E. Johnson and his assistant, Mr M. Tuttv.

Pat O'Reilly's string. Not a very successful meeting for him.

Preparations for racing. Tom Leitch and Bill Denton (Yaldhurst) carry gear into a stall.

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The Nelson Photo News

No 4 : March 4, 1961

Two Day Trots