You're no idiot, of course. You have a job, you keep up with your bills, and you even manage to pick a good car from the dozens on display at your local auto dealership. But when it comes to driving that car to the racetrack, you'd rather stay at home than risk your money with betting on a mystifying animal. Don't give up the chance for fun and profit yet! The Complete Idiot's Guide to Betting on Horses helps you build the skills you need to understand horse racing. Feel confident about examining the horses, studying their past performances, and placing your bets. In this Complete Idiot's Guide, you get:
Sharon B. Smith, born in Montana, spent the early part of her career as a broadcast journalist in Texas, New York, and Connecticut. She moved to ESPN shortly after the new sports network began, anchoring Sportscenter, reporting on various sports and, finally, specializing in horse racing. Her show "Down the Stretch" won the first Eclipse Award received by ESPN. She also worked as an anchor or color commentator on dozens of horse racing broadcasts. Sharon also worked on NBC's broadcasts of the Breeders' Cup and the Arlington Million.
After leaving ESPN, Sharon began writing books, first on horse and racing subjects and now on the Civil War, a topic of long-time interest for her. Her most recent book is Connecticut's Civil War: A Guide for Travelers.
