 Like Dexter the Duke was a keen follower of horse-racing, and as President of Sussex County Cricket Club he was often at Hove and Arundel and had appointed Dexter county captain.When his appointment was announced it was joked that only a duke could manage "Lord Ted".In those days the MCC tour was seen as a social event and the team were scheduled to attend many high society events for which the Duke was well suited and his after dinner speeches were highly entertaining.