VETERAN TRAINER DEAD
Mr. A. J. Shearsby, who had been associated with the late Mr. Henry Redwood at Nelson; died in New Plymouth a few days ago, at the age of 74. He came into prominence as a crosscountry horseman, and later, as trainer. Among the notable winners he trained were Awahuri (Grand National Steeples, 1903), Sleight of Hand (Grand National Hurdles, 1917), Cherry Blossom (Winter Cup, 1916), Byron (Egmont Cup), Bourrasque (Manawatu Cup), Orient (Wanganui Steeplechase), Nita (Hawke's Bay Steeples), and Westguard, Queen's Guard, ' Fashion, Passadena, Mahara, Adroit, Nyland, and many others. Among the notable Turf personalities for whom Mr. Shearsby trained were Sir Adrian Knox and. Mr. (now Sir Colin) Stephen, in ■ Australia,■ and in New Zealand the Hon. W. W. Johnson, Messrs.. F. Armstrong, G. Pr Donnelly, "Highden," and E. J. Watt. ' : ' ■ ...■'...■
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Evening Post, Volume CXXIII, Issue 130, 3 June 1937, Page 13
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135VETERAN TRAINER DEAD Evening Post, Volume CXXIII, Issue 130, 3 June 1937, Page 13
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