Obviously All the Way in Poker Stakes
Anthony Fanticola and Joseph Scardino's Obviously (IRE) returned from a four-month break between races and led gate to wire to win the $300,000 Poker Stakes (gr. IIIT) on the turf at Belmont Park.
Obviously (IRE)
- Bay Gelding
- Born 2008
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Obviously wins the 2016 Poker Stakes.
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Obviously wins the 2016 Poker Stakes.
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Obviously wins the 2016 Poker Stakes.
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Obviously wins the 2016 Poker Stakes.
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Obviously wins the 2016 Poker Stakes.
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Obviously - Woodbine, September 11, 2015.
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Obviously - Woodbine, September 12, 2015.
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Fanticola and Scardino's Obviously and Joe Talamo win the Grade I $300,000 Shoemaker Mile Saturday, June 29, 2013 at Betfair Hollywood Park, Inglewood, CA. ©Benoit Photo
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Caption: Obviously Breeders' Cup horses and connections at Santa Anita near Acadia, California, preparing for Breeders' Cup raceways on Nov. 1 and Nov. 2, 2013. BCWorks1Jpegs_10_29_13 image370 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
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Obviously wins the 2014 Shoemaker Mile.
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Obviously wins the 2014 Shoemaker Mile.
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Obviously wins the 2014 Shoemaker Mile.
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Obviously wins the 2014 American.
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Obviously wins the 2014 American.
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Obviously wins the 2014 American.
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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.
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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 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 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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Obviously rolls to victory in the Shoemaker Mile.
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Obviously was an easy winner in the American Stakes on May 17.
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Obviously cruises to victory in the American Stakes.
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Obviously won the 2013 American at Hollywood Park by 2 1/2 lengths.
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Six at Poker's Table, All With a Shot
Three of the six entrants for Belmont's June 18 Poker Stakes (gr. IIIT) at a mile are grade I winners. Red-hot trainer Chad Brown trains two of the others.
Bolo Upsets Obviously in Arcadia Stakes
Bolo fired his best off a seven-month layoff in the $200,000 Arcadia Stakes (gr. IIT) at Santa Anita Park, where he caught odds-on grade I winner Obviously in the final strides to secure his first graded victory.
Young Turf Trio Tries Obviously in Arcadia
Om, Prospect Park, and Bolo are scheduled to make their 4-year-old debuts in the Arcadia Stakes, but they'll all be encountering older horses for the first time.
Chiropractor, Flamboyant Vie in San Marcos
Grade I winner Chiropractor and upset San Gabriel Stakes (gr. IIT) winner Flamboyant both figure to be running late as they head the eight-horse field in the $200,000 San Marcos Stakes (gr. II) at Santa Anita Park Feb. 6.
Flamboyant Stuns San Gabriel Field at 46-1
Flamboyant provided the first graded stakes stunner of 2016 Jan. 2, when the 46-1 shot caught favored grade I winner Obviously in the final moments to win the $200,000 San Gabriel Stakes (gr. IIT) at Santa Anita Park.
Grade I Winners Square Off in San Gabriel
Two grade I winners will go toe-to-toe in the $200,000 San Gabriel Stakes (gr. IIT) Jan. 2 at Santa Anita Park, but they couldn't differ more in style and experience.
Obviously a Sentimental Runner for BC Mile
Obviously faces a deep field for the Mile, but his connections know the brilliant bay with the heart of gold will lay it all on the line as he returns for his remarkable fourth attempt.
Girls Take on Boys in Loaded BC Mile
The Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. IT) has a rich history of female winners, and this year three distaffers will attempt to add to that legacy against a strong male lineup.
D'Amato Turf Workers Breeze Easy for BC
With two of just four turf workers Oct. 25 at Santa Anita Park, trainer Phil D'Amato was intentionally easy on his expected Breeders' Cup runners.
Inside the October 24, 2015 Issue
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Songbird 'Wonderful' in Santa Anita Drill
Unbeaten Songbird, the likely favorite in upcoming Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies (gr. I) at Keeneland, worked six furlongs in 1:13 3/5 on Santa Anita Park's fast main track Oct. 18 under regular rider Mike Smith.
Big Macher Breezes at Santa Anita Park
Grade I winner and Breeders' Cup Sprint (gr. I) contender Big Macher turned in an easy five-furlong move in 1:01 2/5 Oct. 5 at Santa Anita.
Mondialiste Finds Enough in Woodbine Mile
Sitting eighth at the three-sixteenths pole, Mondialiste unleashed a furious stretch run and found just enough to win the $1 million Ricoh Woodbine Mile (Can-IT) Sept. 13.
Woodbine Mile a Chance for New Star to Shine
The Ricoh Woodbine Mile (Can-IT) won't include Wise Dan after the two-time winner's retirement, but runners who dwelt in his shadow will have a chance to shine Sept. 13 at Woodbine.
Woodbine Mile: D' Amato on Obviously
- By Claire Novak
Trainer Phil D' Amato talks about Woodbine Mile (Can-IT) contender Obviously. watch video
Obviously Scratched From Del Mar Handicap
After scratching Anthony Fanticola and Joseph Scardino's Obviously from the Aug. 23 Del Mar Mile Handicap, trainer Phil D'Amato said the 7-year-old gelding is doing just fine. The scratch reason was a change of plans.
Obviously Seeks Third Del Mar Mile Tally
Anthony Fanticola and Joseph Scardino's two-time grade I winner Obviously will make his 2015 debut in the Del Mar Mile Handicap (gr. IIT), a race he has won twice, Aug. 23 at Del Mar.
Mitchell Remembered as 'Brilliant Horseman'
Well over 200 people--horsemen, fans, and racetrack regulars--gathered April 20 at Santa Anita Park to remember trainer Mike Mitchell, who died at the age of 66 April 14 after a lengthy battle with brain cancer.
Friends From Racing Recall Trainer Mitchell
On April 15, friends who worked with trainer Mike Mitchell over the years recalled the life of the iconic trainer who worked in Southern California for nearly 40 years.
Mile Draws 19 First-Preference Entries
With two-time Horse of the Year Wise Dan sidelined after dominating back-to-back editions of the $2 million Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. IT), a slew of contenders pre-entered the turf event to be run Nov. 1 at Santa Anita.
Trainer D'Amato's Success Long Time in Coming
Southern California trainer Phil D'Amato, who starts outsider Big John B in the Breeders' Cup Turf, is an overnight success story that was 16 years in the making.
Tom's Tribute Triumphs in Del Mar Mile
Tom's Tribute took advantage of a slow start from heavy favorite Obviously to take the $250,000 Del Mar Mile (gr. IIT) by a length over Rock Me Baby with Handsome Mike another half-length back in third.
Obviously Targets Del Mar Mile Three-Peat
Winner of the past two editions of the Del Mar Mile (gr. IIT), the speedster Obviously goes for a three-peat on the turf as part of the TVG Pacific Classic undercard Aug. 24 at the seaside track.
Obviously Repeats in Shoemaker Mile Stakes
A change of venue didn't bother Obviously, who for the second straight year cruised to an easy win in the Shoemaker Mile Stakes (gr. IT) June 14 at Santa Anita Park.
TimeformUS Weekend Plays: Shoemaker Mile
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Obviously, Winning Prize Clash in Shoemaker
Fresh off a front-running romp in the American Stakes one month ago, Obviously faces fellow grade I winner Winning Prize and several other talented older runners in the $400,000 Shoemaker Mile (gr. IT) June 14 at Santa Anita.
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Obviously Makes American Victory Look Easy
Grade I winner Obviously (IRE) showed he's at the top of his game in his first start in 7 1/2 months, romping to a repeat victory in the $100,000 American Stakes (gr. IIIT) May 17 on the grass at Santa Anita Park.
American Repeat a Tall Order for Obviously
Looking for a repeat victory, grade I winner Obviously will battle the likes of Winning Prize, Silentio, and Chips All In in the American Stakes, to be contested for the first time on the Santa Anita Park turf May 17.
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.
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.
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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.
Connections
| Trainer | Philip D'Amato |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Jose Lezcano |
| 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 |
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