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.
Peter Chisman
Big winners:
1951: National Hunt Chase – Cushendun
1951: Kim Muir Chase – Mighty Fine
1952: Kim Muir Chase – Menzies
1952: Becher Chase – Larry Finn
