Somebeachsomewhere goes to Hall of Fame

Truro Raceway launches November cards with eight dashes this Sunday

Legendary world champion pacer, Somebeachsomewhere will be inducted posthumously into the Nova Scotia Hall of Fame on Friday, Nov. 2 at the Halifax Convention Centre.

The Atlantic Canada harness racing icon is the rst equine personality to be inducted. is charismatic and physical specimen, boasting an array of talents, was foaled May 25, 2005 and later sold at the Lexington Select Yearling Sale on Oct. 4, 2006 as hip #266 for $40,000 to Schooner Stable, comprised of Brent Macgrath, Garry Pye, Stu Rath, Reg Petipas, Pamela Dean and Jamie Bagnall.

During his illustrious and unparalleled career, “The Beach” started 21 times, logging 20 wins and earning $3.328 million. His life’s best was over e Red Mile in Lexington, Ky., covering the ground for a personal and world record for three-year-olds of 1:46.4 with regular teamster Paul MacDonell between the wheels.

Caretakers charged with the awesome job of tending to his daily care and maintenance to keep this brilliant star happy and healthy were Rhonda Macgrath and JeanLouis Arsenault.

Somebeachsomewhere rewrote the history books elevating the face of harness racing world-wide. A few of his previous accolades include: Harness Racing Living Hall of Fame in both U.S. and Canada; Dan Patch Pacer of the Year; and Obrien Awards Horse of the Year, twice. After retiring from the track to stud, Somebeachsomewhere was euthanized on Jan. 14, 2018 following a short battle with cancer and was laid to rest at the Hanover Shoe Farm in Pennsylvania.

Sunday’s Racing

Truro Raceway will be continuing with the exciting and fast-paced fall meet, kick-starting November this Sunday with eight dashes of entertaining harness racing action. Post time is 1 p.m. Qualifying sessions are scheduled for 11:45 a.m.

Chase the Ace

Oct. 21 – Winning Ticket Number 00027 – Jenny Mcgean

$143; Drew the six of hearts; the Ace of Spades remains.

Tickets sold this Sunday, $5 each or ve for $20. Pot stands at $ 528.

Hot Horse/cool Driver

Pam Mackenzie, Purina Certi ed Equine consultant, will be on hand trackside this Sunday afternoon to make the 2018 Hot Horse and Cool Drivers presentations.

May: Stature Seelster – CC Stables; Driver Darren Crowe;

June: Miss Sangria – Ryder Mathews, Rennison and Andrea Rennison, tied with Montreal Phil – Dawn Ellis and Je Ellis; Driver Darren Crowe;

July: Miss Sangria – Ryder Matthews Rennison and Andrea Renniosn, Driver Paul Langille;

August: Montreal Phil – Dawn Ellis and Jeff Ellis, Driver Paul Langille;

September: Montreal Phil – Dawn Ellis and Je Ellis, Driver Darren Crowe.

October: Always Reese – Ryder Mathews, Rennison and Andrea Rennison, Friver Todd Trites.

November Racing Schedule Sundays, Nov. 4, 11, 18, and 25 - Post Time 1 p.m.