Chisman, Peter

Peter Chisman, born in Epsom on February 26, 1926, rode as an amateur between  1948 and 1952.He was the leading amateur in 1950-51.

He won the 1951 National Hunt Chase on Cushendun and the Kim Muir twice: on Mighty Fine in 1950 and Menzies in 1952.

Peter rode as a professional between 1952 -1956. In 1953, he won the Becher Chase on Larry Fin. He also rode Astara to seven consecutive wins in novice chases.

He retired in 1957 and initially started a haulage company.

Having studied training under Fred Rimell and Epsom-based John Readon, Peter took out a trainer's licence in 1962.

Early good horse he trained included Randfontein, Chiron, Ebony Prince & Dark Sultan.

He sent out horses from Glasgow House, Middleham, Leyburn.

Peter served in the Forces between 1941-1945.

On March 1, 1954, he married Pat Vasey. She gave him two sons, Shane & Mark.

Peter died at Worthing on August 19, 1984, aged 58.