Vale Sir Patrick Hogan - A Pioneer

Today we farewell Sir Patrick Hogan, a pioneer of New Zealand thoroughbred racing and breeding.
Born in 1939, Sir Patrick Hogan established the now world-renowned Cambridge Stud and forever changed the fabric of the thoroughbred breeding industry. In 1975, against all advice and with borrowed money, he purchased an Irish stallion by the name of Sir Tristram. It was then a legacy was created and Sir Patrick's life would be changed forever. Sir Tristram would go on to sire a record amount of Gr.1 winners, to only be closely matched by his own son Zabeel, also in the care of Sir Patrick. Together, the list of champions these sires left is incredible, with names such as Octagonal, Might and Power, Jezabeel and Savabeel to name a few, who is now a champion sire in his own right. Sir Patrick Hogan was knighted in 1999 for his services to thoroughbred racing, and was also inducted into both the Australian and New Zealand Hall Of Fame. From humble beginnings, and a great determination shared alongside his beloved wife Justine, the pair created a world-renowned legacy that will never be forgotten.

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cheers old fella, thank you for Sir Tristram, an the Mighty Zabeel... Hope you've caught up with them ... N.Z. has lost another Kauri ..