•           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