Old Friends, an equine retirement organization, has recently announced that it is brining champions Criminal Type and Sunshine Forever back to the US from Japan. In addition to the returning champions, Grade 1 winner Creator is also coming home. They are expected to clear quarantine around Thanksgiving.
Old Friends was created in the wake of news that Excellor and Ferdinand had died in slaughterhouses after their stud careers abroad were finished. The organization broke deals with current owners of US-bred champions abroad.
I know everyone here is relieved to see these horses come home to a happy and dignified retirement.
