Peter Cazalet (racing)
| Peter Cazalet | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Cricketer, jockey, racehorse trainer |
| Born |
15 January 1907 Fairlawne, Shipbourne, Kent, United Kingdom |
| Died | 29 May 1973 (aged 66) Fairlawne, Shipbourne |
| Resting place | St Giles' Church, Shipbourne |
| Significant horses | |
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Devon Loch Dunkirk Manicou Monaveen |
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| Peter Cazalet | |
|---|---|
| Allegiance |
 United Kingdom
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| Service/branch |
 British Army
|
| Years of service | 1939–45 |
| Rank | Major |
| Unit |
Royal Artillery (1939) Welsh Guards (1939–41) Guards Armoured Division (1941–45) |
| Battles/wars |
Operation Goodwood Operation Bluecoat |
Peter Victor Ferdinand Cazalet DL (15 January 1907 – 29 May 1973) was a British cricketer, jockey, racehorse owner and trainer from Shipbourne, Kent. He played first-class cricket for Kent County Cricket Club and the Marylebone Cricket Club. He served in the Guards Armoured Division during the Second World War, reaching the rank of Major. Post-war, he trained many horses owned by Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother and other notable owners. He was British jump racing Champion Trainer on three occasions.
Peter Victor Ferdinand Cazalet was born at Fairlawne, Shipbourne, Kent on 15 January 1907. He was the third son and youngest child of William Marshall Cazalet and Maud Cazalet. His brothers were Edward and Victor; his sister was Thelma. Edward was killed in action in 1916. He was educated at Eton and Christ Church, Oxford. Cazalet was good at racquet sports and cricket, playing lawn tennis and rackets.
Cazalet's father died on 22 October 1932. Shortly afterwards, it was announced that he would marry Leonora Wodehouse, the stepdaughter of P. G. Wodehouse. They were married at St Giles' Church, Shipbourne on 14 December 1932. His brother Victor was the best man. They had a son, Edward, and a daughter, Sheran. Leonora died in London on 16 May 1944 during a routine operation. Cazalet was given a few days leave to attend her funeral. Leonora was cremated and her ashes were scattered at Fairlawne. A window in St Giles' Church is dedicated to her.
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