In 1892, Mr. Sassoon left Shanghai for India where he lived for many years. He took an active part in racing there and his horses were very successful, Later, he lived in London, turning to Shanghai about 12 years ago.
Mr Sassoon, who was the owner of the "Morn" racing stable in Shanghai, left for Hongkong in the early rt 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, E.
Marshall, take part in the r fortunately his health prevented this, but he had the satisfaction of knowing that "Radiant Mora" 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 a friend of Mr, Sassoon stated that he knew everything there was to know about horses, and he was popular wherever he went,"
A member of the Shanghai Race Club, "Nunky" as he was affection-rely known by the members will be idly missed for he had a marvellous ore of anecdotes and his advice on acting matters was eagerly sought by those interested in the "Sport of Kings.
He and-cousin of Sir Philip PO. CHE, EM, Nationa vative M.P. for Hythe since 1912, and First Commissioner of Works since 1937.
The funeral takes place to-day, the cortege leaving the parlours of the International Funeral Directors at 11.45 am. for interment at Mohawk every at 12.15
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