Dover Downs 2008-2009 harness racing season review.
The 2008-09 Dover Downs season was again an action-packed meet featuring many of the sport’s top horses, drivers and trainers. The 133 programs featured major league live racing 15 times daily, six days a week and was highlighted by six world records.
Segment on Somebeachsomewhere, on ATV (CTV-Atlantic), Monday July 21st 2008. (c)2008 CTV / ATV Atlantic
Somebeachsomewhere some horse – summary of his racing career. Video highlights of his most impressive wins in big races. A Man ‘O War like career with a record of 20-1-0 in 21 starts. Even the only defeat of his racing career was impressive.
A rags to riches story also as he was purchased for $40,000 by a group from Truro, Nova Scotia – and went on to win over $3,000,000.
Dr. Paul Rothaug, 45, dies
United States Trotting Association
Dr. Paul Rothaug, 45, a well-known equine practitioner in Ohio has died following a lengthy battle with melanoma.
He was married to and was survived by Stephanie Smith-Rothaug, the breeder of the reigning Horse of the Year, Somebeachsomewhere.