30 Years in 30 Days: Wise Dan's Mile, 2012
I felt the deep satisfaction that comes from knowing a horse is good, from knowing you've witnessed his best moments. The 2012 Mile was proof a great runner can come from anywhere.
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Obviously - 2013 Breeders' Cup, October 29, 2013
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Obviously wins the 2013 Del Mar Mile.
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Obviously wins the 2013 Del Mar Mile.
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Obviously wins the 2013 Del Mar Mile.
Photo: Benoit Photo
Obviously wins the 2013 Del Mar Mile.
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Obviously wins the 2013 Del Mar Mile.
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Obviously wins the 2013 Del Mar Mile.
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Obviously wins the 2013 Del Mar Mile.
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Obviously wins the 2013 Shoemaker Mile.
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Obviously wins the 2013 Shoemaker Mile.
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Obviously wins the 2013 Shoemaker Mile.
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Obviously wins the 2013 Shoemaker Mile.
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Obviously wins the 2013 Shoemaker Mile.
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Obviously wins the 2013 American Handicap.
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Obviously wins the 2013 American Handicap.
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Obviously wins the 2013 American Handicap.
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Obviously wins the 2013 American Handicap.
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Obviously wins the 2013 American Handicap.
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Obviously wins the 2013 American Handicap.
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Obviously wins the 2012 Arroyo Seco Mile.
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Obviously wins the 2012 Arroyo Seco Mile.
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Obviously wins the 2012 Arroyo Seco Mile.
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Obviously wins the 2012 Arroyo Seco Mile.
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Obviously wins the 2012 Arroyo Seco Mile.
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Obviously wins the 2012 Arroyo Seco Mile.
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Obviously wins the 2012 Arroyo Seco Mile.
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Obviously wins the 2012 Del Mar Mile.
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Obviously wins the 2012 Del Mar Mile.
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Obviously wins the 2012 Del Mar Mile.
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| Trainer | Mike R. Mitchell |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Joseph Talamo |
| Owner | Fanticola, Anthony and Scardino, Joseph |
| Breeder | Miss Deidre Cogan |
Pedigree
| Obviously (IRE) View Five-Cross Pedigree | Choisir (AUS) | Danehill Dancer (IRE) |
| Great Selection (AUS) | ||
| Leala (IRE) | Montjeu (IRE) | |
| Silver Bubble |
Auction History
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Wise Dan Draws Post 8 for BC Mile Defense
Horse of the Year Wise Dan will launch a title defense in the Nov. 2 Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. IT) from post 8 in a field of 10 off his only loss of 2013. Among his challengers is the horse who beat him, Silver Max.
Turf Entrants Get Work Over Santa Anita Lawn
Ten Breeders' Cup runners slated for the turf events, led by Obviously (IRE), worked on the grass at Santa Anita Park Oct. 26.
Obviously Big Standout in City of Hope Stakes
Obviously (IRE) looms a standout against eight rivals in the $150,000 City of Hope Mile (gr. IIT) on the Santa Anita turf as he goes for his fourth consecutive graded stakes triumph Oct. 5.
Obviously Answers Again in Del Mar Mile Win
Obviously registered his third consecutive graded-stakes win as the overwhelming favorite in the $200,000 Del Mar Mile, but he had to dig in close to home to hold off a couple of challengers Aug. 25 on the turf.
Obviously Positioned for Del Mar Mile Repeat
A narrow field has been drawn for the $200,000 Del Mar Mile Handicap (gr. IIT), to be contested Aug. 25. Obviously seeks a second consecutive win in the Mile, after setting a course record in the 2012 edition.
Obviously Gives Mitchell Shoemaker Milestone
Obviously was simply too sharp for his four rivals in the $300,000 Shoemaker Mile (gr. IT), going gate-to-wire by 3 1/4 lengths June 29 to hand trainer Mike Mitchell his 900th career victory at Betfair Hollywood Park.
Jeranimo Must Catch Obviously in Shoemaker
A return to firm turf should help Jeranimo June 29 as the 7-year-old goes for a repeat victory in the $300,000 Shoemaker Mile (gr. IT) at Betfair Hollywood Park.
Grade I Aspirants Have Mitchell Feeling Good
Trainer Mike Mitchell, back at work after a scare last week, was elated with workouts by stable stars Obviously and Camp Victory June 22 and stamped them ready for their respective grade I starts at Betfair Hollywood Park.
Obviously, Lucayan Headed for Shoemaker Mile
Obviously and Lucayan, the first two finishers in the American Handicap (gr. IIT) May 25 at Betfair Hollywood Park, are likely headed for a rematch in the $300,000 Shoemaker Mile (gr. IT).
No Doubt About Obviously in American Handicap
Odds-on choice Obviously was a no-doubt winner of the $150,000 American Handicap (gr. IIT) on the Betfair Hollywood Park turf May 25, taking the lead shortly after the start and putting the field away in the stretch.
Obviously Stretches Out in American Handicap
Second in his comeback race last month, Obviously gets back to his favored one-mile distance in the $150,000 American Handicap (gr. IIT) May 25 on the turf at Betfair Hollywood Park.
Game Chips All In Collects San Simeon Pot
Chips All In ran down even-money choice Obviously in the final strides to record his first graded stakes victory in the $100,000 San Simeon Stakes (gr. IIIT) on the hillside turf course April 20 at Santa Anita Park.
Obviously Makes Return in San Simeon Stakes
Idle since running third n the Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. IT) last fall, Obviously will make his 2013 debut for trainer Mike Mitchell in the $100,000 San Simeon Stakes (gr. IIIT) April 20 at Santa Anita Park.
Wise Dan Takes BC Mile in Course-Record Time
Morton Fink's Wise Dan squarely put himself in the mix for a variety of championships this year with a superior course-record victory in the $2 million Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. I) at Santa Anita Park Nov. 3.
Obviously Worth Notice in Tough BC Mile
For a horse with the name he's been given, Obviously is anything but at the 2012 Breeders' Cup World Championships.
BC Mile: Wise Dan Must Run 'Race of His Life'
Morton Fink's homebred Wise Dan drew post 2 and was installed as the 9-5 favorite Oct. 29 for the $2 milion Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. IT) at Santa Anita Park Nov. 2, but must run the race of a lifetime to get the job done.
Obviously Proves Best in Arroyo Seco Mile
Favored Obviously led all the way in winning the $150,000 Arroyo Seco Mile (gr. IIT) in a very fast time over the Santa Anita Park turf course Oct. 6 and seems likely for next month's Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. IT).
Obviously, Mr. Commons Back for Arroyo Seco
Irish-bred Obviously, a nose better than Mr. Commons in the Del Mar Mile Handicap, is the likely favorite once again in the Arroyo Seco Mile (gr. IIT) as he goes for his third straight win on the turf Oct. 6 at Santa Anita.
Obviously Breaks Course Mark in Del Mar Mile
Even-money pick Obviously set blazing fractions in the $200,000 Del Mar Mile (gr. IIT) and found the wire just in time while breaking the Jimmy Durante turf course record Aug. 26.
Jeranimo Looks to Stay Sharp in Del Mar Mile
Just a little more than two months away from making a return appearance in the Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. IT), Jeranimo heads a field of six for the $200,000 Del Mar Mile (gr. IIT) Aug. 26.
Talamo Records Five Wins at Del Mar
Joe Talamo booted home five winners at Del Mar Aug. 2, including a brilliant performance by Irish-bred Obviously in the feature, a one-mile grass contest.
Tattersalls Sale Ends With Solid Median
The Tattersalls autumn horses in training sale ended its four-day run Oct. 27 in England with a median price that was the same as a year ago.
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