Patrick Hogan (racehorse breeder)
Sir Patrick Hogan KNZM CBE | |
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 Hogan in 2012 | |
| Born | 23 October 1939 Rotorua, New Zealand |
| Occupation | Thoroughbred breeder |
| Known for | Cambridge Stud |
| Spouse(s) | Justine Alice Heath (m. 1962) |
| Children | 2 |
Sir Patrick Hogan KNZM CBE (born 23 October 1939) is a New Zealand breeder of Thoroughbred racehorses, based in Cambridge. He is 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, Galway, Ireland, in 1914 at the age of 19.[1] 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 two daughters.[2]
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.
He is past chairman and past vice-president of the New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders Association, and past president of the Cambridge Jockey Club.[2]
Sir Patrick and/or Lady Hogan have been the successful owners of a number of top race horses such as:
- Irish Chance, 1999 Auckland Cup winner
- Katie Lee, winner of the 2009 New Zealand 1000 Guineas and New Zealand 2000 Guineas double.
- Lashed, 2004 Zabeel Classic, New Zealand International Stakes and New Zealand Stakes winner. Also runner up in the VRC Oaks.
- Smiling Like, 2001 Wellington Cup winner.
Honours and awards[]
In the 1992 New Year Honours, Hogan was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire, for services to Thoroughbred racing,[3] and he was appointed a Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to Thoroughbred breeding and training, in the 2000 New Year Honours.[4]
Hogan was inducted into the Australian Racing Hall of Fame in 2005, and the New Zealand Racing Hall of Fame in 2006.[5]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ Hogan, John (2 July 2007). "An Irishman's Diary". The Irish Times. Retrieved 17 June 2020.
- ^ Jump up to: a b Lambert, Max; Traue, James Edward; Taylor, Alister (1991). Who's Who in New Zealand, 1991 (12th ed.). Auckland: Octopus. p. 293. Retrieved 29 July 2015.
- ^ "No. 52768". The London Gazette (2nd supplement). 31 December 1991. p. 29.
- ^ "New Year honours list 2000". Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 31 December 1999. Retrieved 18 August 2019.
- ^ "People A – G". New Zealand Racing Hall of Fame. Retrieved 12 June 2020.
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