Unwanted Suffolk warhorse hits pay dirt
Passed up and overlooked, warhorse Rich Hero had nowhere to go as Suffolk Downs closed down last year. After an honorable career spent battling his way to the winner’s circle enough times to earn $250,000 in 63 starts, no kind consideration came his way at the end, when Suffolk Down announced plans to permanently close, and many horses were put up for sale. Despite several pleas on Facebook by CANTER New England that Rich Hero was in great need of a home, and after several failed attempts by horse advocate Lorita Lindemann to secure him a foster home, or placement […]
