Fred Faour is co-host of the Blitz on Houston ESPN 97.5, which airs daily from 4-7 p.m. CT. Former professional poker player (and still an occasional pest at the tables). Longtime public horse racing handicapper with a particular flair for the Triple Crown. Former award winning writer and sports editor for the Houston Chronicle. Author of the introductory horse racing book, Acing Racing, and the audio books Acing Racing 2016 and An Introduction to Sports Betting: Blitz Style with Blitz co-host A.J. Hoffman. Author of the novel Jesus Just Left Chicago, which is soon to be a motion picture. An avid (but very slow) runner of 10ks and the occasionally stupid half marathon. A world class, fun loving degenerate who is all about Houston and the downtown life.