The fire:

https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/video/fire-engulfs-apartment-building-in-carpentersville/

John left this post in the OT thread:

https://www.horseplop.com/index.php?topic=82304.0

In short, he got out alive is staying in a hotel suite. He lost everything and it is not recoverable.  Cell phone too, gone, can't reach the man, no exact 10-20.  Some short term assistance and maybe some cash to cover some of his losses, other than that he's homeless. 

I sent him a dm seeking how to reach him.

John, I love you bro!  I want to talk to you, listen to you, and help! 

On December 2 at Northfield Park, Race 3, Dan Noble will drive Legendary Noble!  If not for post 7, I would bet on him to win.  When he’s in the sulky for the 1st time, he easily drops a second for the horse.  From what I have observed, he senses when the pace slows and then makes his move, even when he knows he may be first up and parked for much of the mile.  He must know when a weak horse is on top.  Noble is almost impossible to beat from a good post with a horse that can leave. His ability to read the race dynamics is remarkable, allowing him to time his moves with precision. This instinct often gives him the edge over his competitors, making him a formidable presence in the sulky.

 It seems like Tony started going downhill when a bunch of EPO suppliers got busted.

 Imagine how good some young trainers would do, spending what he does for his stable. Ex: Nick Gallucci from Canada, imagine if he started the year with Tonys horses...

 He was on a tear for abit but has tailed off in the last few years (Fallout was good as a 2y.o but they couldn't get him to do anything this year).

Will Tony get desperate and push things. It is impossible to compete at he top being honest. The top cheaters are pushing harder than ever.