Patrick Hogan (racehorse breeder)
New Zealand racehorse breeder
Sir Patrick Hogan (23 October 1939 – 6 January 2023) was a New Zealand breeder of Thoroughbred racehorses, based in Cambridge. He was closely associated with the champion sires Sir Tristram and Zabeel.
Early life and family
Hogan was born in Rotorua on 23 October 1939. His mother was Sarah Margaret Hogan (née Small), and his father was Thomas (Tom) Hogan who emigrated from Ballindooley, County Galway, Ireland, in 1914 at the age of 19. He received his education at Hautapu Primary and St. Patrick's College, Silverstream.
In 1962, he married Justine Alice Heath, the daughter of William and Phyllis Heath. They have had two daughters.
Career
Hogan was a partner in the Fencourt Stud from 1965 to 1977, and in 1977 established the Cambridge Stud, with the outstanding sire Sir Tristram.
Hogan was a chairman and vice-president of the New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders Association, and a president of the Cambridge Jockey Club.
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