No Standardbred had ever raced a faster mile, and no pacer had ever earned more in a single season than world champion 2008 Horse of the Year Somebeachsomewhere.
He holds a lifetime record of 21-20-1-0.
Somebeachsomewhere was foaled on May 25, 2005 in Saint Louisville, Ohio. He was bred by Stephanie Smith-Rothaug, trained by Brent MacGrath and driven by Paul MacDonell. During his racing career Somebeachsomewhere was owned by MacGrath and Schooner Stables of Nova Scotia.
As a two-year-old in 2007, Somebeachsomewhere won all six of his starts, earning $773,296. Major victories included the Battle of Waterloo, Metro Pace (in the fastest mile ever by a freshman pacer – 1:49.3s), Champlain Stakes (in stakes record time) and Nassagaweya. Somebeachsomewhere was voted Two-Year-Old Pacing Colt of the Year in both the U.S. and Canada, and voted O’Brien Award Horse of the Year in a tie.
In his 2008 season, three-year-old Somebeachsomewhere won 14 of 15 starts with one second (Meadowlands Pace), while earning $2,448,003, more than any Standardbred in a single season up to that time. Major victories included the North America Cup, Messenger, Breeders Crown, Confederation Cup, Tattersalls, Ontario Sire Stakes Super Final and the Bluegrass, where he equaled the all-time race record of 1:46.4. Somebeachsomewhere was voted 2008 Dan Patch and O’Brien Horse of the Year (the only Standardbred to win the O’Brien title twice), Dan Patch Pacer of the Year, and Dan Patch and O’Brien Three-Year-Old Pacing Colt of the Year.
At the time of his retirement, Somebeachsomewhere held or shared eight world records, and he continues to be the top-ranked single-season moneywinning pacer. In 2009 Somebeachsomewhere was inducted into the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame.
Somebeachsomewhere has sired winners of over $220 million, including:
| Captaintreacherous | 2010 | H | 3,153,541 USD | Worldly Treasure | Artsplace |
| This Is The Plan | 2015 | G | 3,008,020 USD | Thats The Plan | Western Ideal |
| Pure Country | 2013 | M | 2,628,213 USD | Western Montana | Western Hanover |
| Downbytheseaside | 2014 | H | 2,283,068 USD | Sprig Hanover | Allamerican Native |
| Dorsoduro Hanover | 2015 | G | 2,141,008 USD | Deer Valley Miss | Artsplace |
| Filibuster Hanover | 2014 | G | 1,946,653 USD | Fashion Ecstasy | Western Hanover |
| Somewhere In L A | 2011 | G | 1,876,155 USD | West Of L A | Western Hanover |
| Kissin In The Sand | 2015 | M | 1,852,427 USD | Kiss Me Kate | Real Artist |
| Huntsville | 2014 | H | 1,802,162 USD | Wild West Show | Western Hanover |
| Check Six | 2013 | H | 1,670,029 USD | Southwind Vanna | Artsplace |
| Call Me Queen Be | 2013 | M | 1,397,197 USD | Preppy Party Girl | Western Terror |
| Limelight Beach | 2011 | G | 1,370,324 USD | Benear | Badlands Hanover |
| Stay Hungry | 2015 | H | 1,358,086 USD | My Little Dragon | Dragon Again |
| Cattlewash | 2017 | H | 1,345,637 USD | Road Bet | Bettor’s Delight |
| Somwherovrarainbow | 2010 | M | 1,344,856 USD | Rainbow Blue | Artiscape |
| Fire Start Hanover | 2018 | M | 1,341,967 USD | Fit To Frame | Art Major |
| Sandbetweenurtoes | 2011 | M | 1,291,922 USD | Als Girl | Artsplace |
Somebeachsomewhere has had an incredible click when joined to mares by Adios line broodmare sires, in particular, Art Major and Artsplace mares.
It’s hard for those new to the sport to understand just how incredibly successful Somebeachsomewhere has been.
35% of his progeny have won in excess of $100,000 with average earning per starter of $129,672.
To put this into perspective Bettors Delight runs at 23% and just $88,845 average earning per starter.
While there are no guarantees in this sport, the platinum or super golden cross has to be Somebeachsomewhere back into the N21 family which has average earners per starter at a totally mind blowing $211,842. Again the power of having Somebeach over mares by Adios line broodmare sires is clearly “Next Level”.
| MAAJIDA | Filly | AU | 1:50.3 | $684,518 | SOMEBEACHSOMEWHERE | ARTERIAL WAY | Art Major | N21 |
| JASPERVELLABEACH | Gelding | AU | 1:56.5 | $277,218 | SOMEBEACHSOMEWHERE | ALDEBARAN BROMAC | Falcon Seelster | N21 |
| LIFEONTHEBEACH | Gelding | AU | 1:50.2 | $222,308 | SOMEBEACHSOMEWHERE | ARTERIAL WAY | Art Major | N21 |
| LETTUCESOMEWHERE | Filly | AU | 1:56.8 | $43,490 | SOMEBEACHSOMEWHERE | NEW YORK FASHION | Falcon Seelster | N21 |
| SNAPPER ROCKS | Gelding | AU | 2:00.0 | $28,235 | SOMEBEACHSOMEWHERE | CLARENDEN ESPRIT | Albert Albert | N21 |
| ANAHITA | Filly | AU | 1:56.0 | $15,280 | SOMEBEACHSOMEWHERE | ARTERIAL WAY | Art Major | N21 |
For owners/buyers that have spent a life time chasing the perfect cross, you must check out what many people believe to be the best Lot available on the east coast in any sale for 2023, Lot 4, APG Gold Coast Sale. This truly magnificent, athletic, looking yearling – the only yearling in the world with the platinum or super golden cross which just happens to be out of an Art Major mare and more importantly closely related to the N21 Star and history-making pacer Maajida. Below is a sample of her sensational victories:
| Winner | $300,000 | CROWN 2YO FILLIES FINAL | 2240m | GROUP 1 | 01:57.1 |
| Winner | $130,000 | ALABAR VICBRED 2YO FILLIES | 2240m | GROUP 1 | 01:57.3 |
| Winner | $130,000 | VICBRED 3YO FILLIES FINAL | 2240m | GROUP 1 | 01:55.5 |
| Winner | $130,000 | VICBRED 4YO MARES FINAL | 2240m | GROUP 1 | 01:53.5 |
| Winner | $50,000 | EMPIRE HOME GROWN CLASSIC | 1720m | GROUP 2 | 01:55.0 |
| Winner | $50,000 | CROWN C’SHIP 4YO MARES | 2240m | GROUP 2 | 01:54.6 |
| Winner | $50,000 | ROBIN DUNDEE STAKES (G2) | 1609m | GROUP 2 | 01:50.3 |
| Winner | $31,160 | 2022 FLEUR DE LIL LADYSHIP | 1660m | GROUP 3 | 01:55.9 |
| Winner | $30,000 | ALLIED BLOSSOM LADY | 2240m | GROUP 3 | 01:56.0 |
| Winner | $30,000 | CROWN 3YO FILLIES SILVER | 2150m | GROUP 3 | 01:54.4 |
To take advantage of the massive $150,000 “Pot Of Gold final”, this astonishing filly is just 1 of 36 yearlings that will have the chance to compete in this guaranteed race series.
In addition, Lot 4 is eligible for the QBRED for life bonuses shown below,
- $14,00 QBRED ‘First Win’ Bonus;
- $7,500 QBRED ‘Second Win’ Bonus;
- $3,000 QBRED ‘Third Win’ Bonus (State-bred Qbred’s only):
- $1,000 QBRED Cash bonuses (on all races <$4,500);
Lot 4 also has the opportunity to win the following Triad races:
| 2 Year Olds for each sex (1660m) $150,000 Final, |
| 3 Year Olds for each sex (2138m) $153,000 Final, |
| 4 Year Olds for each sex (2138m) $76,500 Final |
Lot 4 is a “must be seen to be believed ” and should be definitely on the list of astute buyers chasing Harness Racing Glory.
Please contact Stephanie Graham on 0477 160 499 to answer any other questions that you may have regarding catalogues, travel and accommodation needs. Paul Ellis on 0412 377 312 or Trevor O’Reilly on 0408 714 624 are also available for all other questions that you may have.
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