Patrick Hogan (racehorse breeder)


Sir Patrick Hogan 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, and his father was Thomas Hogan who emigrated from Ballindooley, 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 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.
He is past chairman and past vice-president of the New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders Association, and past president of the Cambridge Jockey Club.
Sir Patrick and/or Lady Hogan have been the successful owners of a number of top race horses such as:
In the 1992 New Year Honours, Hogan was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire, for services to Thoroughbred racing, and he wasappointed a Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to Thoroughbred breeding and training, in the 2000 New Year Honours.
Hogan was inducted into the Australian Racing Hall of Fame in 2005, and the New Zealand Racing Hall of Fame in 2006.