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.
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. 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. Chancer McPatrick was trained by Chad C. Brown.
Racing career 2024: Two-year-old season On September 2, 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. On October 7, 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. On November 1, 2024, he made the trip to Del Mar to compete in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile, finishing 6th.
2025: Three-year-old season On March 8, 2025, Chancer McPatrick made his three-year-old debut in the Tampa Bay Derby. He finished second behind Owen Almighty.
Statistics Date Distance Race Grade Track Odds Field Finish WinningTime Winning(Losing)Margin Jockey Ref2024 – Two-year-old season furlongs Maiden Special Weight Saratoga 2.35* 10 1 1:16.80 1 length 7 furlongs Hopeful Stakes I Saratoga 4.40 9 1 1:23.44 lengths 1 mile Champagne Stakes I Aqueduct 0.55* 9 1 1:36.51 lengths miles Breeders' Cup Juvenile I Del Mar 2.20 10 6 1:43.07 (5 lengths) 2025 – Three-year-old season miles Tampa Bay Derby III Tampa Bay Downs 2.10* 7 2 1:42.30 ( lengths) miles Blue Grass Stakes I Keeneland 2.58* 7 6 1:51.33 ( lengths) 7 furlongs Woody Stephens Stakes I Saratoga 3.80 11 7 1:21.36 ( lengths) miles Curlin Stakes Listed Saratoga 4.30 6 1 1:49.71 head 7 furlongs H. Allen Jerkens Memorial Stakes I Saratoga 6.90 8 4 1:21.61 ( lengths) 1 Mile Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile I Del Mar 22.20 8 3 1:34.71 ( lengths) 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
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