Horse Racing News on May 26, 2012

Canadian-based Simmard took the lead at the head of the stretch and held off Joinem to win the $115,200 Louisville Handicap in stakes record time at Churchill Downs May 26.

nder bright and sunny skies, Triple Crown hopeful I'll Have Another had a second energetic gallop over Belmont Park's main track Saturday morning as he continues preparations for the June 9 Belmont Stakes.

In search of firm turf, Wilkinson wound up in the Southern California barn of Jeff Mullins, who sent the 4-year-old colt out to spring a 44-1 shocker in the $150,000 American Handicap at Betfair Hollywood Park May 26.

Aruna returned to her winning ways with a 1 1/4-length triumph in the $200,000 Sheepshead Bay Stakes May 26 at Belmont Park, but the victory was overshadowed by a troubled start that eliminated two horses.