October Cover

Deciding Maryland’s future: statewide slots referendum in November
A lifeline for the racing industry, the slots program offers far more than that, as ballot committee leader Fred Puddester explains.
Story and interview by Lucy Acton. Page 24

Shotwell Farm fulfills owner’s vision as showplace stud farm in West Virginia
Retired builder Harold Shotwell stands six stallions at facility he constructed from scratch on 173-property purchased in 2000.
Story by Maggie Furbay. Page 30

Big Brown returns to glory in Monmouth’s Haskell Invitational Stakes-G1
Fans welcome back Kentucky Derby/Preakness winner making his first start since Belmont Stakes debacle.
Story by Cindy Deubler. Page 36

Pennsylvania’s Day at the Races
Ten-race card at Philadelphia Park worth nearly $1 million in purses offers wealth of opportunity for Pennsylvania-bred and Pennsylvania-sired runners.
Story by Linda Dougherty. Page 38



Lead story

Marylanders to cast their vote on racing industry’s future
The future of Maryland’s Thoroughbred industry hinges on a referendum to appear on the ballot in the statewide general election that will take place on November 4.
Story by Lucy Acton. .....more