Adventures of a Horseplayer and Publisher
"Colorful" hardly seems enough to describe the life of Daily
Racing Form's Chairman and Publisher, Steven Crist. His new memoir, Betting
On Myself: Adventures of a Horseplayer and Publisher, tells of the
rollercoaster ride he's taken to get where he is today.
Crist discovered handicapping's true appeal as a Harvard undergrad, choosing
to study racetracks rather than poets. A position as racing columnist for
the New York Times, launching the now-defunct The Racing Times,
and a stint with The New York Racing Association followed. Each prepared
him for what was perhaps his riskiest bet - and highest payout yet - buying the Daily
Racing Form for $40 million while living off his credit cards. Now a
few years later, the rest is history.
You won't be able to stop reading this witty, engaging tale of one of horse
racing's best-known players. |
