| Chancer McPatrick | |
|---|---|
| Sire | McKinzie |
| Grandsire | Street Sense |
| Dam | Bernadreamy |
| Damsire | Bernardini |
| Sex | Colt |
| Foaled | February 24, 2022 |
| Country | United States |
| Color | Bay |
| Breeder | Rigney Racing, LLC |
| Owner | Flanagan Racing |
| Trainer | Chad C. Brown |
| Record | 5: 3-1-0 |
| Earnings | $605,000 [1] |
| Major wins | |
| Hopeful Stakes (2024) Champagne Stakes (2024) | |
| Last updated on December 3, 2024 | |
Chancer McPatrick (foaled February 24, 2022) is a multiple Grade I winning American thoroughbred racehorse. As a two-year-old in 2024, he captured major victories in the Hopeful Stakes and the Champagne Stakes, establishing himself as one of the most promising juveniles of his generation.
Chancer McPatrick was bred in Kentucky by Rigney Racing, LLC. He is a bay colt by McKinzie, a multiple Grade 1-winning son of Street Sense, and out of the mare Bernadreamy, who is by Bernardini. [2] Chancer McPatrick was sold as a yearling for $260,000 at the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky July Sale. He was then sold for $725,000 at the Ocala Breeders' Sales (OBS) Spring Sale of 2-Year-Olds in Training. [3] Chancer McPatrick is currently trained by Chad C. Brown. [3]
On September 2nd, 2024, Chancer McPatrick scored his first major victory in the Grade 1 Hopeful Stakes at Saratoga Race Course, showcasing a powerful closing kick to secure the win. [4] On October 7th, 2024, he followed up with a dominant performance in the Champagne Stakes at Belmont Park (held at Aqueduct due to renovations). His victory solidified his standing as a top contender for the Breeders' Cup Juvenile. [5] On November 1st, 2024, he made the trip to Del Mar to compete in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile, finishing 6th. [6]
On March 8th, 2025, Chancer McPatrick made his three-year-old debut in the Tampa Bay Derby. He finished second behind Owen Almighty. [7]
| Date | Distance | Race | Grade | Track | Odds | Field | Finish | Winning Time | Winning (Losing) Margin | Jockey | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 – Two-year-old season | |||||||||||
| Jul 27, 2024 | 6+1⁄2 furlongs | Maiden Special Weight | Saratoga | 2.35* | 10 | 1 | 1:16.80 | 1 length | Flavien Prat | [8] | |
| Sep 2, 2024 | 7 furlongs | Hopeful Stakes | I | Saratoga | 4.40 | 9 | 1 | 1:23.44 | 1+1⁄2 length | Flavien Prat | [9] |
| Oct 5, 2024 | 1 mile | Champagne Stakes | I | Aqueduct | 0.55* | 9 | 1 | 1:36.51 | 2+3⁄4 lengths | Flavien Prat | [10] |
| Nov 1, 2024 | 1+1⁄16 miles | Breeders' Cup Juvenile | I | Del Mar | 2.20 | 10 | 6 | 1:43.07 | (5 lengths) | Flavien Prat | [11] |
| 2025 – Three-year-old season | |||||||||||
| Mar 8, 2025 | 1+1⁄16 miles | Tampa Bay Derby | III | Tampa Bay Downs | 2.10* | 7 | 2 | 1:42.30 | (2+3⁄4 lengths) | Flavien Prat | [12] |
Notes:
An (*) asterisk after the odds means Chancer McPatrick was the post-time favorite.
| Sire McKinzie (2015) | Street Sense (2004) | Street Cry (IRE) (1998) | Machiavellian (1987) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helen Street (1982) | |||
| Bedazzle (1997) | Dixieland Band (1980) | ||
| Majestic Legend (1985) | |||
| Runway Model (2002) | Petionville (1992) | Seeking the Gold (1985) | |
| Vana Turns (1982) | |||
| Ticket to Houston (1993) | Houston (1986) | ||
| Stave (1981) | |||
| Dam Bernadreamy (2012) | Bernardini (2003) | A. P. Indy (1989) | Seattle Slew (1974) |
| Weekend Surprise (1980) | |||
| Cara Rafaela (1993) | Quiet American (1986) | ||
| Oil Fable (1983) | |||
| Dream Empress (2006) | Bernstein (1997) | Storm Cat (1983) | |
| La Affirmed (1983) | |||
| Chinese Empress (1996) | Nijinsky II (1967) | ||
| Lazy One (1971)(family 4-r) [14] |