Gangster Capone was recruited by members of the Five Points Gang in the early 1920s. Capone’s childhood friend, Lucky Luciano, was also originally a member of the Five Points Gang. Capone would rise to control a major portion of illicit activity such as gambling, prostitution, and bootlegging in Chicago during the early twentieth century. Frank Costello was another influential gangster. He was born in southern Italy but moved to America when he was four years old. He later changed his name from Francesco Castiglia to Frank Costello when he joined a gang at age 13. His name change led some people
Al Capone II after winning the Group One Prix La Haye Jousselin at Auteuil Hippodrome seven consecutive times from 1993 through 1999. In his last race on November 5, 2000, Al Capone II finished second to First Gold in the Prix La Haye Jousselin, just missing becoming the only horse to ever win the same race eight times. A gelding, Al Capone II was retired to race track services for France Galop at Chantilly Racecourse. A lifesize bronze by sculpture Jean Clagett was erected in his honor at the Auteuil racetrack. Al Capone II Al Capone II (born 1988) is a French Autre