Meyer Sassoon—who were partners in the firm of B. D. Sassoon and Ca., Ltd,, prior to its Incorporation as limited lability company. His nephew, Sir Victor Sassoon, who is actively associated with the business lile of Shanghai, is og present taking part in flying trip in South Americ 'A member of a leading business family. known the world over, Br. [Sassoon, who was not an active member of the firm, was best known through his connection with racing in Europe, India and China, Arriving in Shanghai in about 1894, he soon established a name for himself as being a fine horseman, and, in the late eighties he had got together the largest racing stable in Shanghai, included in which was his pony Hero" which lost only one ruce. those days his most successful riders were Mr. Harry Hutchins and Mr.
Frank Datlas, In 1892, Br, Sassoon left Shanghai for India where he lived for many years, He took an active part in Late Mr. D. E. Sassoon racing there and his horses were very successful, Later, he lived in London, returning to Shanghai abou 12 years Mr. Sassoon, who was the owner: of the "Morn" racing stable in Shang hai, left for Hongkong In the early part of last summer, and returned to Shanghai just before the Spring Champions Race meeting in order to be present to see his pony, "Radiant Morn," ridden by Mr. F. Peanut") Marshall, take part in the race. Un. fortunately his health prevented tt bhut he had the satisfaction of knowing that "Radiant Bforn" won the race, thus equalling the record of "Castle: field," owned by Mr, H. E. Morriss which won the Champions race five times.
Speaking of his racing activities, an old friend of Br. Sassoon stated that She knew everything there was to know ahong horses, and popular wherever he wen!
'A member of the Shanghai Race club, "Nunky" as he was affection ately known byt the members will be [Sadly missed for he had a marvellous store of anecdotes and his advice on racing matters was eagerly sought by those interested in the "Sport of Kings."
He was a second-cousin of Sir: Philip "Sassoon Po, CHE, CMC, National Conservative MOP. for Hythe since 1912, and First Commissioner of Works since 1937.
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