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From: sandins
8/15/21
https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/features/man-behind-the-million-653
the foundation is really a big deal for cancer research and immunology, so would guess there is a bigggger kickback there for the family
and he is a billionaire, still living at 99yrs
and he was already linked to CDI before selling it to them
- Edited August 15, 2021 4:05 pm by sandins
From: gerchgo
8/15/21
I knew he was still living, but I find it hard to believe he knows(understands)now how CDI handles their customer service since he was very much like Keeneland in how he took care of his customers. I also think the Chair or CEO changed after CDI first bought it and he wouldn’t have been involved in any changes by then.
From: sandins
8/15/21
yes.......think his kids and others handle his $$ and his (their name is on the Foundation)
He also bred horses, but I did not know that. or forgot.......think his family talked him into selling to CDI
From: gerchgo
8/15/21
I wasn’t aware he owned Hill N Dale in Illinois, no wonder they never wanted to allow visitors.
But I think the original partner with Hill N Dale broke off and set up the one in Kentucky which has bloomed in moving to Xalapa, although the first Kentucky one was beautiful but I can’t wait to visit this new one!
From: HorseRacesN
8/16/21
Professional photographer Vanessa Ng of Horse-Races.Net ***THE REAL HRN -- THE ORIGINAL SINCE 1994*** was at Arlington International Racecourse on Saturday for the final edition of the International Festival of Racing. Photos here:
http://forums.delphiforums.com/alexbrown/messages?msg=64673.30
From: MattieAbbott
8/16/21
There is so much in this article that I would never have thought of on my own. Your content gives readers things to think about in an interesting way.
From: gerchgo
8/17/21
His son is blaming politicians, why didn’t they sell their other casino, put one in at Arlington?
From: sandins
8/19/21
good article, and didn't know about his WWII days, but lucky throughout his life, except now,as think this will be added to his legacy, the fall of Arlington Park