Patricia Thompson (businesswoman)
Patricia Thompson | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 1940 (age 84) |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Businessperson |
| Known for | Cheveley Park Stud |
| Spouse | David Thompson |
| Children | 3 |
Patricia Thompson (born March 1940) is a British businesswomen and co-owner of Cheveley Park Stud, a stud farm based in the United Kingdom.[1] Thompson is married to British entrepreneur David Thompson.[1] They are both estimated to be worth £800 million by the Sunday Times Rich List.[1]
Career
Cheveley Park Stud
In 1975, Thompson and her husband purchased Cheveley Park Stud in Newmarket, Suffolk, United Kingdom, and remain the owners today.[2] It is the oldest stud farm in Newmarket.[2] When she bought the 270-acre farm, it was in the hands of bankruptcy receivers.[3] Now the farm has just under 1,000 acres.[3]
Under Thompson’s leadership, Cheveley Park Stud has bred or raced the winners of 25 G1 races since early 1990s.[3]
Horse racing
In 1992, Thompson purchased Party Politics, a thoroughbred racehorse which went on to win the Grand National that year at Aintree Racecourse.[4]
In 2017, Thompson bought racehorses Le Mercurey and Highland Lodge a week before the annual Grand National.[5]
In 2018, Thompson and her husband David bought SEEYOUATMIDNIGHT, a 10-year-old racehorse. It finished in 11th place in that year’s Grand National.[5]
Personal life
Thompson is married to David Thompson, who co-founded food company Hillsdown Holdings.[1] Together, they have one son and two daughters.
Thompson’s son, Richard Thompson, is a director at Cheveley Park Stud.[6]
References
- ^ a b c d Times, The Sunday (2019-05-12). "Rich List 2019: profiles 152-200, featuring JK Rowling, Philip Green and Paul McCartney". ISSN 0140-0460. Retrieved 2019-05-17.
- ^ a b "About us – Cheveley Park Stud". Retrieved 2019-05-17.
- ^ a b c "From near ruin to thriving: The transformation of Newmarket's oldest stud farm | Topics: David and Patricia Thompson, Pivotal, Medicean, Cheveley Park Stud, Dutch Art". Thoroughbred Racing Commentary. Retrieved 2019-05-17.
- ^ Armytage, Marcus (2018-04-09). "Thompsons aim to repeat history with swoop for 16-1 Grand National hope". The Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 2019-05-17.
- ^ a b https://www.telegraph.co.uk/racing/2017/03/31/grand-national-hope-highland-lodge-bought-cheveley-park/
- ^ "Thompson Family Increase National Portfolio". Thoroughbred Daily News. 2017-04-07. Retrieved 2019-05-17.