Brown Mulls Options for Normandy Invasion
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.
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Normandy Invasion - Allowance Win, Februar 22, 2014.
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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, May 2, 2013.
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Normandy Invasion - Churchill Downs, May 2, 2013.
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Normandy Invasion - Churchill Downs, May 2, 2013.
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Normandy Invasion - Churchill Downs, May 2, 2013.
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Normandy Invasion - Churchill Downs, May 2, 2013.
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Normandy Invasion - Churchill Downs, May 1, 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).
Photo: Coglianese PhotosConnections
| Trainer | Chad C. Brown |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Javier Castellano |
| Owner | Fox Hill Farms, Inc. |
| Breeder | Betz/Kidder/Gainesway/Graves/D.J. Stable/Cole |
Pedigree
| Normandy Invasion View Five-Cross Pedigree | Tapit | Pulpit |
| Tap Your Heels | ||
| Boston Lady | Boston Harbor | |
| Gay Senorita |
Auction History
| 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.
Normandy Invasion Sets Track Record in Return
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.
Normandy Invasion Back in Action Feb. 22
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, Itsmyluckyday Return
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.
Normandy Invasion to WinStar for Freshening
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.
Normandy Invasion Returns to Training
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.
Saratoga 150th Anniversary - Chad Brown
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
Normandy Invasion Examined by Hoof Specialist
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.
Veterans Visit Normandy Invasion
- By Ron Mitchell
In honor of D-Day, another look at WWII Veterans visiting with Normandy Invasion during Kentucky Derby Week. watch video
Normandy Invasion Will Skip Preakness
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.
Itsmyluckyday's Preakness Work Postponed
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.
Orb Pleases, Goldencents Settles at Pimlico
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.
2013 Kentucky Derby Race Sequence
Experience an interactive turn-by-turn slideshow of the 2013 Kentucky Derby. view experience
Two Derby Starters Added to Preakness List
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.
The Morning After: Derby Also-Rans Moving On
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).
Orb Favored in Oaks-Derby Double Pool
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.
Normandy Invasion Veterans Meet the Horse
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.
Haskin's Derby Report: And They're Off!
Now that the post positions have been drawn, Steve comments on the pace scenario. Plus Funny Cide and Mine That Bird. read blog
That Handicapping Show: The Kentucky Derby
Claire Novak and Frank Angst are at Churchill Downs to handicap the Kentucky Derby (gr. I). Watch Video
Normandy Invasion Runs Off in Morning Gallop
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.
Haskin: Normandy Invasion Revisited
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
Kentucky Derby 2013: Chad Brown
Trainer Chad Brown talks about his Kentucky Derby runner Normandy Invasion. Watch Video
Porter Has High Hopes For Derby Invasion
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.
Kentucky Derby News Minute - 4/27/2013
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! watch video
Busy April 27 Work Tab at Churchill Downs
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).
Normandy Invasion Posts Smooth Final Move
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.
Chad Brown on Normandy Invasion's Work 4/27
Trainer Chad Brown talks about the April 27 work of Normandy Invasion. watch video
Haskin's Derby Report: The Players Up Close
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's Derby Dozen - 4/23/2013
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
Brown, Lukas Work Derby Charges at Churchill
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.
Normandy Invasion Ready for May 4
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.
Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen - 4/16/2013
The Blue Grass Stakes and Arkansas Derby have made an impact on Steve Haskin's Kentucky Derby Dozen this week. read blog
Verrazano Gallops, Others Settle In
Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands contender Verrazano galloped at Churchill Downs the morning of April 15 as trainer Todd Pletcher outlined the training regimen for the colt and his other probable Derby starters.
Mylute Posts Dandy Work at Churchill Downs
Mylute, runner-up in the Louisiana Derby (gr. II), continued his preparations for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) with a six-furlong breeze in 1:12 1/5 the morning of Apil 14 at Churchill Downs.
Revolutionary Arrives at Churchill Downs
After a brief freshening at WinStar Farm near Versailles, Ky., Louisiana Derby (gr. II) winner Revolutionary arrived at Churchill Downs on April 12.
Castellano Picks Normandy Invasion for Derby
Jockey Javier Castellano has committed to ride Fox Hill Farms' Wood Memorial (gr. I) runner-up Normandy Invasion in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I).
Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen - 4/9/2013
Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen is shuffled in a major way this week. There are new horses on it, and one is from 'left field'! read blog
Derby Rematch Looms for Verrazano, 'Invasion'
Undefeated Wood Memorial winner (gr. I) Verrazano and runner-up Normandy Invasion are headed for a rematch in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) May 4 at Churchill Downs.
Verrazano Holds in Formful Wood Memorial
Verrazano turned back the challenge of Vyjack and held off a late-closing Normandy Invasion in a formful edition of the $1 million Wood Memorial (gr. I) April 6 at Aqueduct Racetrack.
Verrazano Favored Over Vyjack in Wood
Tampa Bay Derby (gr. II) winner Verrazano was assigned post 8 as the 4-5 favorite on the morning line for the $1 million Wood Memorial Stakes (gr. I) to be run April 6 at Aqueduct Racetrack.
Verrazano, Normandy Invasion Post Sharp Works
Verrazano and Normandy Invasion, leading contenders for the upcoming $1 million Wood Memorial (gr. I), both posted bullet moves March 31 at Palm Meadows Training Center.
Field Tops Verrazano as Derby Future Choice
Verrazano was the favored individual horse in the final of three Kentucky Derby Future Wager pools, but the field entry emerged as the overall pick once again for this year's Run for the Roses.
Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen - 3/18/2013
A few changes in Steve Haskin's Kentucky Derby Dozen this week, and Steve comments on a few horses off the radar in his video. watch video
Castellano on Normandy Invasion in Wood
Remsen runner-up needs to finish first or second to qualify for the Kentucky Derby.
Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen - 3/12/2013
Did Verrazano replace Itsmyluckyday at number one and did a haunting arrive on Steve's Derby Dozen this week? Read to find out! watch video
Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen - 3/3/2013
Check Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen to see how Vyjack's performance shifted the list! read blog
Field Solid Choice as Derby Wager Pool Ends
Churchill Downs' second Kentucky Derby Future Wager concluded March 3 with the Mutuel Field, or "All Others" garnering much of the attention as the 3-1 favorite.
Unlocking Winners: Derby Preps Get Serious
- By Pete Denk
A pair of 50-point races are on tap this weekend. read blog
Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen - 2/19/2013
- By Steve Haskin
The third spot in Steve's Derby Dozen is 'invaded', see where Shanghai Bobby ends up. Plus, there is a new name on the list of 12 contenders. read blog
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