DEATH OF A "RINGER"
Willie Lincoln's' death recalls one of the most sensational performers in New Zealand, and one whose racing career was surrounded by happenings that caused much interest throughout New Zealand and much trouble to trotting authorities. Willie Lincoln was a brilliant pacer, and, besides taking a mile record of 2min lOsec, he also performed well over longer journeys. The sensation came, however, when Willie Lincoln, in 1923, was rung in as Eulius at the • Poverty Bay Trotting Club's Meeting, and again a short time later as Look Out at the Southland Racing Club's Meeting. He won each time, but afterwards Willie Lincoln and several persons connected with him were disqualified for life. He was a bay gelding by Lord Elmo—Mary Lincoln, and was 24 years old when he died. In his later years he had been well looked after on a farm in North Canterbury.
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Evening Post, Volume CXXII, Issue 121, 18 November 1936, Page 15
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