Peter Gilpin Explained

Peter Valentine Purcell Gilpin (1858 - 1928) was a British racehorse trainer. He was Champion Trainer in 1904 and his most notable winner was the filly Pretty Polly who won the Fillies Triple Crown in 1904. He also trained Comrade, the winner of the inaugural Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe in 1920.[1]

Arms

Escutcheon:Or a boar passant Sable in chief two roses Gules barbed and seeded Proper a canton Azure for difference.
Crest:In front of three tilting spears points upwards one in pale two in saltire Proper as many mascles interlaced fessways Or.
Motto:Une Foy Mesme[2]
Notes:Granted 13 February 1884 by Sir John Bernard Burke, Ulster King of Arms.

Notes and References

  1. Book: Wright, Howard. The Encyclopedia of Flat Racing. 1986. Robert Hale. 0-7090-2639-0. 106–107.
  2. Web site: Grants and Confirmations of Arms, Vol. H, . 108 . National Library of Ireland.