Four locals were selected to the Thoroughbred Times' inaugural '40 Under 40' list, profiling individuals from all facets of the horse racing industry who are considered leaders for the future. The profiles of its members were published on the Thoroughbred Times website on Thursday and also appear in the June 26 edition of the weekly newsmagazine.

Appearing on the list are:

--Mechanicville native and current Saratoga resident Chad Brown. The trainer, a former assistant to Hall of Famers Shug McGaughey and Bobby Frankel, won with his first Breeders' Cup starter (Maram) in 2008 and is currently conditioning the exciting turf sprinter Silver Timber, 3-for-3 this year.

--Saratoga native Mike McMahon, a bloodstock agent and breeder; his family's McMahon of Saratoga Thoroughbreds is best known as the birthplace of dual classic winner Funny Cide.

--Glens Falls native Travis Stone, the track announcer at Louisiana Downs.

--Troy native Bill Knauf, an administrator at Monmouth Park, which is drawing national attention in the midst of a summer meet offering record purses.