NELSON.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 4, Issue 191, 17 May 1860, Page 4

NELSON.

By the Airedale, from Auckland, which arrived last night, instructions have been received from the Government to call out the Militia in this province.— Nelson Examiner , May 5. The Races commenced on Tuesday, 11th April, and as far as favourable weather and the attention of the Stewards and Constabulary could contribute to render them attractive, nothing could be better. The number of accidents has been unusually large to the horses in trainingthis year, a promising mare of Mr. Stafford’s out of Sti’op’s dam, by Sir Hercules, slipped her hip early in the year while at exercise; Miss Rowe has never been sound since she landed from Sydney; Io has a questionable leg; Ultima.an indifferent hock; Wetsail has fallen lame since her return from Canterbury, as likewise has Betty Martin. Tuesday April 10. THE GREAT NELSON TRIAL STAKES. Of 10 sovß. each, 5 ft.; 50 sovs. added by the Turf Club, Avas won by Mr. Stafford’s Ada, beating Mr. Redwood’s Tomboy. One mile and a half. Time 3 min. 5 sec.

The Turk, Club Plate. Of 40 sovs. added to a sweepstakes of 4 sovs each ; Avas AA T on by Mr. Hargreave’s Deception, beating Mr. Stafford’s Ultima, Mr. Empson’s Fidget, and Mr. Redwood’s Miss Rowe. Two miles. Time 3 m-> 54 s. The Criterion Stakes. Of 2 sovs. each, 20 sovs. added, was AA r on by Mr. Stafford’s Cressida, beating Mr. Redwood’s Blanche. One mile. Time 1m.55 s.

The Ladies Purse. Of 30 soa's. added to a sweepstakes of 3 sovs. each, was Avon by Mr. Hargreave’s deception’s beating Mr. Stafford’s Ada, and Mr. Redwood’s Alma. Heats, once round and a distance. Time 2m. 22 s. . . V

Wednesday April 11 The Maiden Plate of £25 added to a sweepstakes of 3 sovs. each, Avas won by Fidget, beating Cressida. Once round and a distance. Time—2 min. 22 sec.

The Handicap Sweepstakes of 10 sovs. each, h. ft., Avith 50 -soa's. added by the Turf Club, was Avon by Deception, beating Io and Ultima. One mile and a half. Time —2 min. 54 secEj, The Scurry Plate of 20 sovs. added to a sweepstakes of 2 sovs. each. Won by AM, beating Fidget. f ' The Hack Race, of 5 sovs. added to a SAveepstakes of 10s. each. Won by Mr. Redwood’s cb. m. Half sister to Wetsail, beating 8 others.

Thursday, April 12. The Town Plate, of 60 sovs. added to a sweepstakes of 6 sovs. each. Won by Deception, beating Ultima and 10. Three miles. Time —6 linn. s'secs. The Welter Stakes, of 2 sovs. each, f 25 sovs. added. Won by Ada, beating Blanche. The Selling Stakes, of 2 sovs. each, "20 soys, added. Won by Mr. Godfrey’s blk. m., by Sir Hercules out of Pet, beating Wild Irish Girl.

The Consolation Stakes/, of 20 sovs., added

to a. sweepstakes of 2 sovs. each, Won by Ultima, beating Alma.

The Forced Handicap. Won by Deception, beatinffjflfcd