Normandy Invasion - Churchill Downs, April 27, 2013.
Photo: Reed Palmer Photography, Churchill Downs
Normandy Invasion Kentucky Derby Post Parade
Photo: Rick Samuels
Normandy Invasion - Churchill Downs, May 2, 2013.
Photo: Mathea Kelley
Normandy Invasion - Churchill Downs, May 2, 2013.
Photo: Mathea Kelley
Normandy Invasion - Churchill Downs, May 2, 2013.
Photo: Rick Samuels
Normandy Invasion - Churchill Downs, May 2, 2013.
Photo: Rick Samuels
Normandy Invasion - Churchill Downs, May 2, 2013.
Photo: Rick Samuels
Normandy Invasion - Churchill Downs, May 2, 2013.
Photo: Rick Samuels
Normandy Invasion - Churchill Downs, May 1, 2013.
Photo: Chad Harmon
Normandy Invasion - Churchill Downs, April 29, 2013.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Normandy Invasion - Churchill Downs, April 26, 2013.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Normandy Invasion works at Churchill Downs 4/21/2013.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Verrazano wins the 2013 Wood Memorial (Normandy Invasion 2nd).
Photo: Coglianese Photos/Adam Mooshian
Verrazano wins the 2013 Wood Memorial (Normandy Invasion 2nd).
Photo: Coglianese Photos/Adam Mooshian
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).
Photo: Coglianese Photos/Jessica Hansen
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).
Photo: Coglianese Photos| Trainer | Chad C. Brown |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Javier Castellano |
| 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.
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.
Trainer Chad Brown talks about his memories of growing up around Saratoga and what it means to be involved in the industry and at Saratoga during it's 150th anniversary. watch video
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.
Experience an interactive turn-by-turn slideshow of the 2013 Kentucky Derby. view experience
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.
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.
Now that the post positions have been drawn, Steve comments on the pace scenario. Plus Funny Cide and Mine That Bird. read blog
Claire Novak and Frank Angst are at Churchill Downs to handicap the Kentucky Derby (gr. I). Watch Video
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
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