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Normandy Invasion works at Delaware Park June 22.
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Normandy Invasion works at Delaware Park June 22.
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Normandy Invasion works at Churchill Downs on Sunday morning April 21 in preperation for the 2013 Kentucky Derby.
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Normandy Invasion on the track at Churchill Downs on May 1, 2013.
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Normandy Invasion, Thursday morning... © 2013 Rick Samuels/The Blood-Horse
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Normandy Invasion, Thursday morning... © 2013 Rick Samuels/The Blood-Horse
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Normandy Invasion on the track at Churchill Downs on May 2, 2013.
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Caption: Normandy Invasion works and scenes at Churchill Downs near Louisville, Ky. on April 26, 2013, during Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks week. 1Works4_26_13 image882 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
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Caption: Normandy Invasion works works and scenes at Churchill Downs near Louisville, Ky. on April 27, 2013, during Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks week. 1Works4_27_13 image986 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
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Caption: Normandy Invasion works and scenes at Churchill Downs near Louisville, Ky. on April 29, 2013, during Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks week. 1Works4_29_13 image828 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
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Caption: Normandy Invasion Morning scenes at Churchill Downs near Louisville, Ky., on April 21, 2013. 1Works4_21_13 image213 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
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Normandy Invasion, last seen finishing fourth in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands, returned in a track record-setting victory in a one-mile allowance optional claiming race at Gulfstream Park.
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Normandy Invasion - Churchill Downs, April 27, 2013.
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Normandy Invasion Kentucky Derby Post Parade
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Normandy Invasion - Churchill Downs, May 2, 2013.
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Normandy Invasion - Churchill Downs, April 29, 2013.
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Normandy Invasion - Churchill Downs, April 26, 2013.
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Normandy Invasion works at Churchill Downs 4/21/2013.
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Verrazano wins the 2013 Wood Memorial (Normandy Invasion 2nd).
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Verrazano wins the 2013 Wood Memorial (Normandy Invasion 2nd).
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Overanalyze wins the 2012 Remsen (Normandy Invasion 2nd).
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Overanalyze wins the 2012 Remsen (Normandy Invasion 2nd).
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Overanalyze wins the 2012 Remsen (Normandy Invasion 2nd).
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Overanalyze wins the 2012 Remsen (Normandy Invasion 2nd).
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Delhomme on the lead in the Remsen - Won by Overanalyze.
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Overanalyze wins the 2012 Remsen (Normandy Invasion 2nd).
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Overanalyze wins the 2012 Remsen (Normandy Invasion 2nd).
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Normandy Invasion rolls to victory at Gulfstream Park.
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Multiple grade 2-placed and track record holder Normandy Invasion sired his first foal Jan. 14 when a filly arrived at Hilltop Stables near Deposit, N.Y. The son of Tapit, a Spendthrift stallion, stands at Keane Stud near Amenia, N.Y.
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B. Wayne Hughes' Spendthrift Farm has acquired Tapit's grade I-performing son Normandy Invasion, who will stand in 2016 at Keane Stud in Amenia, N.Y.
Normandy Invasion, a multiple graded stakes-placed son of Tapit, has been retired. He ran fourth in Orb's 2013 Kentucky Derby (gr. I).
In his first race in more than a year, Fox Hill Farms' Normandy Invasion finished second in his 5-year-old season debut in what amounted to a match race with winner Our Caravan July 1 at Delaware Park.
Fox Hill Farms' Normandy Invasion, away from the races for more than a year in part because of a fractured right front sesamoid, is scheduled to return in a $36,000 allowance event July 1 at Delaware Park.
Brereton Jones' Lovely Maria, winner of the May 1 Longines Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) in her last start, is gearing up for her race at Delaware Park, the summer base for trainer Larry Jones.
Fox Hill Farm's Normandy Invasion has returned to the track under the tutelage of Larry Jones, the second-leading trainer at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots.
Normandy Invasion, the talented but trouble-prone Fox Hill Farms runner who finished fourth in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), has fractured a sesamoid, according to owner Rick Porter.
Owner Rick Porter said June 19 he has moved multiple graded stakes-placed Normandy Invasion to the barn of trainer Larry Jones.
In the time that has passed since Palace Malice won the 2013 Belmont Stakes, both Kentucky Derby winner Orb and Preakness Stakes winner Oxbow have retired -- but Palice Malice is still going strong.
Will Take Charge, last year's champion 3-year-old male, tops a Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) reunion in the May 2 Alysheba Stakes (gr. II) at Churchill Downs. Four runners from last year's Derby are entered.
Dogwood Stable's Palace Malice may have been the narrow second choice in the New Orleans Handicap (gr. II) at Fair Grounds, but the son of Curlin proved best in an impressive 4 3/4-length score going 1 1/8 miles.
Classic winner Palace Malice will try to keep his fast start to the 2014 season going when he faces an accomplished field as the highweight in the New Orleans Handicap (gr. II) March 29 at Fair Grounds.
Owner Rick Porter has picked out a couple of stakes options for Normandy Invasion following the colt's record-breaking return to action in allowance company Feb. 22 at Gulfstream Park.
Normandy Invasion, last seen finishing fourth in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), returned with a track record win in an allowance optional claiming race Feb. 22 at Gulfstream Park.
Since mid-December Fox Hill Farm's Normandy Invasion has been working steadily under the tutelage of trainer Chad Brown at Palm Meadows in Florida. On Feb. 22, the son of Tapit is to make a return to racing at Gulfstream.
Normandy Invasion and Itsmyluckyday, both highly regarded sophomores early in the season, have returned to training in Florida and will prepare for their 4-year-old campaigns in 2014.
Owner Rick Porter initially thought he might get 3-year-old Normandy Invasion back to the races before the end of 2013, but confirmed Aug. 9 the Fox Hill Farms runner will miss the remainder of the season.
Fox Hill Farm's Normandy Invasion is back in training following a brief setback due to an abscess and could be a week away from breezing, but no decision has been reached on a race target for the 3-year-old son of Tapit.
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Fox Hill Farms' Normandy Invasion was examined by a hoof specialist July 12 at Saratoga and will miss the Travers Stakes (gr. I), but could still make the Pennsylvania Derby (gr. II), owner Rick Porter said.
In honor of D-Day, another look at WWII Veterans visiting with Normandy Invasion during Kentucky Derby Week. watch video
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.
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.
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.
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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.
Evan Hammonds recaps the efforts of the 2013 Kentucky Derby contenders.
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).
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.
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.
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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.
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. read blog
Trainer Chad Brown talks about his Kentucky Derby runner Normandy Invasion. Watch Video
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.
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! watch video
With the Louisville, Ky., weather forecast calling for rain later in the day and on Sunday, the April 27 work tab at Churchill Downs was crowded with prospects for the May 4 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I).
Wood Memorial (gr. I) runner-up Normandy Invasion has been getting 'sharper and smoother every day he's been here,' trainer Chad Brown said at Churchill April 27, after the Tapit colt breezed five furlongs in :59 flat.
Trainer Chad Brown talks about the April 27 work of Normandy Invasion. watch video
What better way to kick off live Kentucky Derby coverage than with a photo gallery of some of the major players and some early observations. read blog
Steve Haskin reshuffles his deck of 12 and reminds us how to handicap the old fashioned way this week on Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen. read blog
Normandy Invasion and Will Take Charge both worked over a fast Churchill Downs main track April 21 as they near their scheduled starts in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands.
Trainer Chad Brown on Kentucky Derby contender Normandy Invasion's breeze 4/21/2013. watch video
MAHUBAH'S CORNER
Normandy Invasion has a running style that suggests the Derby distance will be no problem, but he has a pedigree that is ambiguous when it comes to stretching out to 10 furlongs.
The Blue Grass Stakes and Arkansas Derby have made an impact on Steve Haskin's Kentucky Derby Dozen this week. read blog
| Trainer | J. Larry Jones |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Kerwin D. Clark |
| Owner | Fox Hill Farms, Inc. |
| Breeder | Betz/Kidder/Gainesway/Graves/D.J. Stable/Cole |
| Normandy Invasion View Five-Cross Pedigree | Tapit | Pulpit |
| Tap Your Heels | ||
| Boston Lady | Boston Harbor | |
| Gay Senorita |
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEESEP2011 Hip 611 |
Yearling | Betz Thoroughbreds, agent | ($145,000) | |
| KEEAPR2012 Hip 107 |
Two-year-old | Tom McGreevy, agent for Fox Hill Farm | Eddie Woods, agent | $230,000 |
Prices in parentheses indicate a horse did not sell because it did not meet its reserve price.
| Spooky Woods |
| Mill Road |
| Arrogate |
| Unspoiled Moments |
| Flipcup |
| Classic Empire |
| Lady Aurelia |
| Tapwrit |
| Always Dreaming |
| Gun Runner |
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