Chicago native has been a kingpin on that circuit for more than 20 years

Sold FCL Graphics, a printing company near Chicago, for $11 million in 2005

Started out racing harness horses, but switched to flats in 1982

He is one of the most aggressive players in the claiming game in Chicago and Florida

Has leading owner trophies from the top Chicago tracks and Gulfstream in 2006

Won the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies with Dreaming of Anna in 2006

Biggest recent stakes winners include Top Countess, Silver Maiden, Exclusive Praline, Omaggio, Fire Path, Lewis Michael and Dreaming of Anna