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Discover the extraordinary life of Nova Scotia’s Somebeachsomewhere, acknowledged as the greatest standardbred pacer in history, in this richly detailed, lavishly illustrated biography from the acclaimed author of Year of the Horse.
In November 2006, Brent MacGrath, an ordinary car salesman from Nova Scotia, lays eyes on a striking yearling at the Lexington Yearling Sale. The bay stallion’s size and charisma captivate him. Despite the odds and his limited budget, MacGrath manages to win the bid for the colt.
“Somebeachsomewhere: The Harness Racing Legend from a One-Horse Stable” is an engaging work of narrative non-fiction that traces the remarkable journey of the Ohio-born, Canadian-sired superstar pacer fondly known as “Beach”. Beach was owned by a syndicate of six owners from Canada’s East Coast and despite his modest lineage, he proved to be an extraordinary horse: a world champion, a Hall of Famer who shattered records and set unprecedented single-season earnings as a three-year-old.
Beach, who sadly passed away in 2018, is widely recognized as the greatest pacer and Standardbred sire of all time. He won the hearts of racing fans in both Canada and America with his amiable personality and exceptional “extra gear”. His races were celebrated with “Beach Parties” by his adoring fans.
This is the first thorough and visually stunning account of “the Beach”, a horse who charmed the world with his speed, bravery, and near-perfect gait. It’s also a tale of improbable success and enchantment, featuring interviews with leading American and Canadian horsemen and women, the owners of Empire Stallions in Avenel, Australia, and key figures from the harness racing industry.