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AQUEDUCT, Ozone Park, NY
| 1 | Overanalyze | Margin: nose | TrueNicks: A+ | $150,000 |
2010 | Bay Colt | Dixie Union - Unacloud, Unaccounted For
Sire: Dixie Union, Dark Bay or Brown, 1997. Raced 2 years. 12 starts, 7 wins, $1,233,190. Lifetime: 451 yearlings sold, median $85,000.
Broodmare Sire: Unaccounted For, Bay, 1991. In 2009: 1.36 AEI.
Sale History:
Keeneland Associaton September 2011 Yearling Sale, $380,000.
| 2 | Normandy Invasion | Margin: ¾ | TrueNicks: A++ | $50,000 |
2010 | Bay Colt | Tapit - Boston Lady, Boston Harbor
Sire: Tapit , Gray or Roan, 2001. Raced 2 years. 6 starts, 3 wins, $557,300. Lifetime: 371 yearlings sold, median $75,000.
Broodmare Sire: Boston Harbor, Bay, 1994.
Sale History:
Keeneland Association April 2012 Two-Year-Olds in Training, $230,000.
Keeneland Associaton September 2011 Yearling Sale, ($145,000).
| 3 | Delhomme | Margin: 16¾ | TrueNicks: A | $25,000 |
2010 | Bay Colt | Dixie Union - Art Show, Out of Place
Sire: Dixie Union, Dark Bay or Brown, 1997. Raced 2 years. 12 starts, 7 wins, $1,233,190. Lifetime: 451 yearlings sold, median $85,000.
Broodmare Sire: Out of Place, Chestnut, 1987.
Sale History:
Fasig-Tipton Florida Select 2-Year-Olds in Training 2012, $440,000.
Fasig-Tipton Kentucky Fall 2011 Yearling Sale, $230,000.
Others: Quinzieme Monarque, $12,500; Indy's Illusion, $7,500; Keep the Canoli, $1,000; Irsaal, $1,000; Stormy Len, $1,000; Vegas No Show, $1,000; Micromanage, $1,000.
| Finish | Horse | Jockey | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Overanalyze | Ramon A. Dominguez | Todd A. Pletcher |
| 2 | Normandy Invasion | Jose Lezcano | Chad C. Brown |
| 3 | Delhomme | Javier Castellano | Todd A. Pletcher |
| 4 | Quinzieme Monarque | Joel Rosario | Thomas Albertrani |
| 5 | Indy's Illusion | Edgar S. Prado | Barclay Tagg |
| 6 | Keep the Canoli | Rajiv Maragh | Gregory D. Sacco |
| 7 | Irsaal | Alan Garcia | Kiaran P. McLaughlin |
| 8 | Stormy Len | Junior Alvarado | David G. Donk |
| 9 | Vegas No Show | Paco Lopez | Kelly J. Breen |
| 10 | Micromanage | John R. Velazquez | Todd A. Pletcher |
| Horse | Jockey | Win | Place | Show | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1A | Overanalyze | Ramon A. Dominguez | $5.50 | $3.10 | $2.10 | ||||||
| 9 | Normandy Invasion | Jose Lezcano | $4.30 | $2.90 | |||||||
| 4 | Delhomme | Javier Castellano | $3.00 | ||||||||
| EXOTIC PAYOFFS: | |||||||||||
| $2.00 Exacta (1-9) | $21.80 | ||||||||||
| $2.00 Trifecta (1-9-4) | $50.50 | ||||||||||
Rick Porter, owner of Normandy Invasion, said May 12 the Tapit colt will not compete in the upcoming Preakness Stakes (gr. I) in favor of a summer campaign instead.
5 days ago
A wet track at Monmouth Park prompted trainer Eddie Plesa Jr. to postpone a scheduled pre-Preakness (gr. I) breeze for Itsmyluckyday the morning of May 11.
6 days ago
Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) winner Orb gave exercise rider Jenn Patterson all the right signs May 9 in his preparation for the 138th Preakness Stakes (gr. I) at Pimlico Race Course.
Thursday, May 09, 2013
by John P. Sparkman
Despite admirable objective accomplishments, some very good sires like Dixie Union seem fated not to be fully appreciated within their lifetimes.
Experience an interactive turn-by-turn slideshow of the 2013 Kentucky Derby.
Two horses who were unplaced in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), Normandy Invasion and Vyjack, have been added to the list of possible candidates for the May 18 Preakness Stakes (gr. I) at Pimlico.
Monday, May 06, 2013
One day after Orb took the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), it appears only a few of the 18 other horses that ran in the Derby will run back in two weeks in the Preakness Stakes (gr. I).
Sunday, May 05, 2013
Take the walkover from the barns to the saddling paddock with Kentucky Derby winner Orb. Cameo by Overanalyze.
Longshot Longines Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) winner Princess of Sylmar will assure a large payout in the Oaks-Kentucky Derby presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) double.
Friday, May 03, 2013
The time finally has come to make something resembling selections.
World War II veteran Alan Reeves had some advice for Fox Hill Farm's Rick Porter on May 3 when he and three other veterans of the Normandy Invasion visited Barn 42 where Kentucky Derby contender Normandy Invasion is stabled.
Friday, May 03, 2013
Veterans of the Normandy Invasion during World War II visit Derby contender Normandy Invasion at Churchill Downs.
Now that the post positions have been drawn, Steve comments on the pace scenario. Plus Funny Cide and Mine That Bird.
Claire Novak and Frank Angst are at Churchill Downs to handicap the Kentucky Derby (gr. I).
Two days prior to the Kentucky Derby, Wood Memorial runner-up Normandy Invasion displayed some overly eager behavior in what was slated to be an easy morning gallop May 2 at Churchill Downs.
Thursday, May 02, 2013
Lenny Shulman reports the news of the day, including Vyjack's work, Giant Finish's arrival, the Pletcher 5 on the track, and the weather.
Lenny and Steve at Churchill Downs discuss who is in the Derby, Todd Pletcher's five, talk to D. Wayne Lukas about Oxbow and Will Take Charge, and make their picks. Sponsored by Darby Dan Farm.
The four unknowingly helped inspire the name of Kentucky Derby contender Normandy Invasion, along with the other thousands of brave soldiers who participated in the historic events of June 6, 1944.
Each year, there is at least one horse you take an instant liking to.
Lenny Shulman discusses which Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks contenders appeared on the track today, when Lines of Battle is expected to arrive, and the weather forecast this weekend.
Trainer Chad Brown talks about his Kentucky Derby runner Normandy Invasion.
If this year's Derby has you confused now, you'll really be tested if the projected forecast for rain on Saturday holds true.
Rick Porter has seen both Hard Spun and Eight Belles finish second in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I). He's hoping Normandy Invasion can make his patented late run to get to the Derby wire first.
Sunday, April 28, 2013
Steve Haskin talks about all of the works today. Times and brief analysis on Normandy Invasion, Mylute, Black Onyx, Palace Malice, Overanalyze, Revolutionary, Charming Kitten, Verrazano, and more!
After watching five of his Derby contenders work April 27, trainer Todd Pletcher said he thought Verrazano and Revolutionary continued steady progress, while Overanzalyze registered his best workout ever.
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This year's Preakness is all about Orb. And then there are his eight opponents, most of whom are worthy adversaries, with a case to be made for any of them to step up and run a big race. [More]
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