Just downloaded derby sheets and I like Normandy based on sheets, not on trip. He is not over raced, looks to run new top especially at the distance. Sometimes these horses flatten out in the stretch but i would take my chances on that.  What I don\'t like is that he will be way out of it on a pace that may not be that quick having to find a way through or around horses. if this horse was a stalker with this sheet I would be placing my largest derby bet ever. Comments on his sheet would be appreciated. I know may like Orb. He has developed a lot and I expect a bounce. that being said he should run a 0 and will be right there. Of course tough to handicap the derby without post positions as well.

TreadHead: Here is a picture of Normandy Invasion arriving at CD a couple days ago (he is at the bottom).  I\'m not betting on a horse that looks this gaunt so close to the Derby, no matter how good his sheet looks.

http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/483524_10151555232862472_196593413_n.jpg

justwin: Tread, thanks. agreed does not look good.

miff: Has never been a robust horse and his plan to get to the derby was based on his lack of physically.

mbeychok: Why is Todd Pletcher taking Normandy off the van?  what am i missing here. two different horses pictured? or Not the Toddster in the top?

Lost Cause: mbeychok Wrote:
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> Why is Todd Pletcher taking Normandy off the van?
> what am i missing here. two different horses
> pictured? or Not the Toddster in the top?


Photo-op probably

miff: Tap with Verranzano(see long white blaze) look careful at the different girth size.Ask Cov to comment on size of Verranzano while along side Falling Sky in Tampa Bay Derby.

mbeychok: AH...identifying horses never been a real strength of mine...continues so.

miff: \"AH...identifying horses never been a real strength of mine...continues so\"


Means nothing re picking winners!

TreadHead: They were all on the same flight, NI is only pictured at bottom

covelj70: Verazzano is one of the most well put together horses I have ever seen.

He is an absoulute physical monster, very big and all the right parts in all the right places