Grade 1 winner Obviously retired at 9
ARCADIA, Calif. – Obviously, the winner of the Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint at Santa Anita last November and eight other stakes in a six-year career, has been retired after being diagnosed with a bone bruise in a foreleg.
The injury was detected in recent weeks, according to trainer Phil D’Amato. A 9-year-old gelding, Obviously won 13 of 29 starts and earned $2,321,751 for owners Anthony Fanticola and Joe Scardino.
“It’s something he’s never had before,” D’Amato said. “If he was a young horse, you might give him time and go back to training. At his age, it’s best to let it heal on its own.
“If I gave him three months, he wouldn’t make it to the Breeders’ Cup. He’s done enough for us.”
Obviously will remain with D’Amato’s barn in the short term and may be trained to be a stable pony.
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I loved watching Obviously run. He was one of those horses with tremendous speed, who made everyone else chase him. And you had to be really, really good to catch him.
I hope he has a long, happy retirement, and it would be cool to see him out on the track again...ponying some young upstart who will probably never be as fast as his elder escort.
He has been a gutsy and honest runner for Midwest, but he's no longer a graded stakes performer. He deserves to head off for a happy retirement while he's still (hopefully?) sound.
of gold. Needs sponsor to help with $500/mo supplement costs. Any amount helps!! #supportOTTB
