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08/30/2026

The last of a 3-part series on horse racing, thoroughbred trainer Jim DiVito shares his new gypsy life as a trainer. From getting on a horse at 4 and walking horses at 6, his life has been all about racing. Growing up on the south side of Chicago to racing the country, Jim passes his knowledge on to you.

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08/15/2026

The latest episode of Whiskey Wealth and Wisdom "Racing Month" features a great interview with jockey agent Penny Ffitch-heyes. Check it out and all the Racing Episodes at:
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08/14/2026

Some of you know her, and many don't. Now you will. We interviewed Penny Ffitch-heyes on the last day of racing at Hawthorne Racetrack. Listen to what she has to say!

Getting the best jockeys on horses are the key to racing, and Penny Ffitch-heyes tells it all.

08/10/2026

My mind often wonders to the memories I had from Arlington Park Racetrack. I had wonderful times: the people, the place, the atmosphere. I took many people there: to the barns, the paddock, and the winner circle, and I will always cherish the times I brought my family and friends. It was a part of my life I can't forget.

08/10/2026

Happy Monday Morning. Live every day of your life and enjoy the day!

08/08/2026

Justice prevails! Thank you Judge for making things right, before the Cary family ends our beloved Illinois Racing!@ He ordered $800,000 in purse money to be paid for purse money.

08/03/2026

Looks like my book is expanding in markets I never thought I would get to. It's available on Amazon to make things easy, and next week, it comes out in Kindle.

08/02/2026

My key suggested “Money Makers” both were 100% right on. Maybe it’s time to have a “Handicapping Website “. More to come.

07/31/2026

This is directed towards Pat Davis and Arlington Park Racetrack Memories. I saw the post and couldn’t respond as I’m restricted until 9/11
So here is my response.

It’s extremely unfortunate that Illinois racing got to this point. Churchill Downs changed their focus and direction towards gaming, not racing. I’m not sure CD would have kept AP going even if they actually built the casino. They tear down tracks like a construction company with wrecking balls. The Cary family didn’t put a dime in the hell-hole Hawthorne was. For years they left that place like a hobo lounge. It was pathetic. And like many second generations, they didn’t want to continue. They didn’t want to sell and they didn’t want partners. And what they did to end Chicago racing, was pathetic, and an awful thing to do to the horsemen, hard working employees, and the hardest working people in the support of all us horsemen. We had great times at Arlington, and less great times-but fun, at what I call the “Pit”, Hawthorne. I’m saddened by the outcome but glad that Hawthorne is gone. The only great thing I can say about AP was our horse won the last race on Sept 25, 2021, Sister Ruler.