Chancer McPatrick
American racehorse
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Chancer McPatrick (foaled February 24, 2022) is a retired 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 | |
|---|---|
| |
| 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 | 10: 4 - 1 - 1 |
| Earnings | $817,875[1] |
| Major wins | |
| Hopeful Stakes (2024) Champagne Stakes (2024) | |
| Last updated on September 15, 2025 | |
Background
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 was trained by Chad C. Brown.[3]
Racing career
2024: Two-year-old season
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]
2025: Three-year-old season
On March 8th, 2025, Chancer McPatrick made his three-year-old debut in the Tampa Bay Derby. He finished second behind Owen Almighty.[7]
Statistics
| 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 lengths | 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] |
| Apr 8, 2025 | 1+1⁄8 miles | Blue Grass Stakes | I | Keeneland | 2.58* | 7 | 6[a] | 1:51.33 | (4+1⁄4 lengths) | Flavien Prat | [13] |
| June 7, 2025 | 7 furlongs | Woody Stephens Stakes | I | Saratoga | 3.80 | 11 | 7[b] | 1:21.36 | (6+1⁄4 lengths) | Flavien Prat | [14] |
| July 24, 2025 | 1+1⁄8 miles | Curlin Stakes | Listed | Saratoga | 4.30 | 6 | 1 | 1:49.71 | head | Irad Ortiz Jr. | [15] |
| Aug 23, 2025 | 7 furlongs | H. Allen Jerkens Memorial Stakes | I | Saratoga | 6.90 | 8 | 4 | 1:21.61 | (3+1⁄2 lengths) | Irad Ortiz Jr. | [16] |
| Nov 2, 2025 | 1 Mile | Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile | I | Del Mar | 22.20 | 8 | 3 | 1:34.71 | (3+1⁄4 lengths) | José Ortiz | [17] |
Notes:
An (*) asterisk after the odds means Chancer McPatrick was the post-time favorite.
Stud
Chancer McPatrick will stand at Spendthrift Farm in 2026 for a fee of $25,000[18]
Pedigree
| 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)[20] |