Horse Racing News

Trainer Mike Mitchell will undergo surgery June 29 to remove a brain tumor that was diagnosed early this week, according to Daily Racing Form reports.

Churchill Downs officials will adjust their post times and race exclusively in the evening for the final three days of its 138th spring meet due to looming near-record triple-digit heat in the forecast for Louisville, Kentucky.

Little Mike will try to make it consecutive Grade 1 victories on turf when he makes his California debut in the $300,000 Shoemaker Mile June 30 at Betfair Hollywood Park.

The Factor, making his first appearance since the Dubai Golden Shaheen three months ago, and defending champion Smiling Tiger headline the field for the $250,000 Triple Bend Handicap June 30 at Betfair Hollywood Park.

With weather forecasts calling for near-record triple-digit heat, officials at Churchill Downs Racetrack have decided to cancel the track's live racing program scheduled for Thursday.

Union Rags recorded his first official workout since capturing the June 9 Belmont Stakes when breezing four furlongs Tuesday in :49 1/5 over the fast dirt track at Fair Hill. It was the fifth-fastest of 15 moves at the distance.

Zayat Stables' Nehro, a dull sixth in the Stephen Foster Handicap in his last start, exited the race with an ankle chip and will miss about three months of training, the Zayat family said June 24.

Desert Blanc, winner of the June 9 Woodford Reserve Manhattan Handicap at Belmont Park, suffered a tendon injury and has been retired.

Coming off an 11 1/2-length maiden score, Potesta outfought even-money pick Eden's Moon in a long stretch duel to win the $150,000 Hollywood Oaks by a nose June 23 at Betfair Hollywood Park.

Zo Impressive captured the $294,000 Mother Goose Stakes at Belmont Park.