Sir Patrick founded famed racehorse nursery the Cambridge Stud in 1976 with his wife Justine.
The family announced the news today.
Hogan was born in Rotorua and was educated at St. Patrick’s College, Silverstream. He was a partner in the Fencourt Stud from 1965 to 1977 before going on to establish the Cambridge Stud, starting with Sir Tristram.
Hogan was a chairman and vice-president of the New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders Association, and a president of the Cambridge Jockey Club.
The Hogans have been the 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 and 2000 New Zealand Cup winner.
Hogan is survived by his wife Lady Justine, daughters Erin and Nicola, four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
One of the great icons of NZ racing and breeding Sir Patrick Hogan died today. The man who owned iconic Cambridge Stud for decades he was a giant of the breeding industry and brought Sir Tristram and Zabeel to NZ. RIP Sir Patrick
— Michael Guerin (@GuerinSports) January 5, 2023
On behalf of the NZ breeding industry I would like to express my condolences to Justine Lady Hogan and the rest of the Hogan family after receiving the news that Sir Patrick Hogan died today. I worked for Sir Patrick in the late 80’s and my parents were shareholders in Zabeel RIP pic.twitter.com/6Qghaf0e7G
— Rich Hill Stud (@RichHillStud) January 6, 2023
New Zealand Bloodstock and the entire thoroughbred industry mourn the loss of legendary breeder Sir Patrick Hogan. We would like to express our sincere condolences to Lady Justine and the Hogan family. Sir Patrick was a true icon of our industry and his legacy will last forever. pic.twitter.com/milgFYeq4c
— New Zealand Bloodstock (@KarakaChat) January 6, 2023
You loons are prob going to blame the vaccine
You loons are probably going to blame covid