2005 Gran Premio Nacional-Uruguayan Derby - Invasor

Invasor won the first leg of the Uruguayan Triple Crown, the one mile Gran Premio Polla de Potrillos run on September 10, by 5¾ lengths under heavy rain on a muddy track. One month later, on October 9, he won the 2000 m (1¼ mile) Gran Premio Jockey Club by 3½ lengths, and completed the sweep winning the Gran Premio Nacional by 6½ lengths. In all three races, the horse Potri Flash came second. With this sweep, Invasor became a favorite of the public, and a favorite to win Uruguay's most important race, the championship Gran Premio Internacional José Pedro Ramírez, run every January 6 in Maroñas.

His total earnings for taking the Triple Crown amounted to $113,866.

Invasor was sold after winning the Uruguayan Triple Crown to Sheik Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who paid, around US $1,400,000 to have the horse run for Shadwell Stable.

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[watchingponies]

This year Mr. Nedawi will defend the Brazilian colors in the BC Marathon.

I'm looking forward to him...on a good day this 7-yo can surprise and run his heart out.

Impressive in the Classico Belgrano, his next start was rather disappointing.

Ah we will see.