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 | |
|---|---|
| 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 | 6: 3-1-0 |
| Earnings | $620,625[1] |
| Major wins | |
| Hopeful Stakes (2024) Champagne Stakes (2024) | |
| Last updated on April 8, 2025 | |
Background
editChancer 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]
Racing career
edit2024: Two-year-old season
editOn 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
editOn March 8th, 2025, Chancer McPatrick made his three-year-old debut in the Tampa Bay Derby. He finished second behind Owen Almighty.[7]
Statistics
edit| 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] |
| 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] |
Notes:
An (*) asterisk after the odds means Chancer McPatrick was the post-time favorite.
- ^ Chancer McPatrick dead-heated with Owen Almighty for 6th place
Pedigree
edit| 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)[15] |
References
edit- ^ "Profile of Chancer McPatrick". Equibase. Retrieved April 8, 2025.
- ^ "Chancer McPatrick (KY) Profile". Equibase. February 24, 2022. Retrieved March 21, 2025.
- ^ a b King, Byron (March 11, 2025). "Chancer McPatrick". BloodHorse. Retrieved March 21, 2025.
- ^ Genaro, Teresa (September 2, 2024). "Chancer McPatrick Rallies to Hopeful Score". BloodHorse.com. Retrieved March 21, 2025.
- ^ "Chancer McPatrick Delivers With Wide Rally in Champagne". breederscup.com.
- ^ "2024 Juvenile". breederscup.com.
- ^ King, Byron (March 8, 2025). "Owen Almighty Too Powerful in Tampa Bay Derby; Chancer McPatrick rallies for second and Hill Road finishes third". bloodhorse.com.
- ^ "Chancer McPatrick A First 'TDN Rising Star' For McKinzie". Thoroughbred Daily News. July 27, 2024. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
- ^ "Chancer McPatrick - America's Best Racing". America's Best Racing. September 2, 2024. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
- ^ "Chancer McPatrick Keeps Record Perfect In 'Win & You're In' Champagne". Paulick Report. October 5, 2024. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
- ^ "Chancer McPatrick - Equibase Profile". Equibase. November 1, 2024. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
- ^ "Chancer McPatrick - Kentucky Derby Profile". KentuckyDerby.com. March 8, 2025. Retrieved March 21, 2025.
- ^ "2025 Toyota Blue Grass Stakes Grade 1 - (race 10)". Equibase. April 8, 2025. Retrieved April 9, 2025.
- ^ "Chancer Mcpatrick Horse Pedigree". www.pedigreequery.com.
- ^ "Thoroughbred Bloodlines – LAZY ONE – Family 4-r". www.bloodlines.net. Retrieved December 3, 2024.