IN the Santa Anita Handicap, John Sadler gained a popular win after 10 tries to win his first Big ‘Cap. Accelerate ran out an impressive winner to gain his first Grade 1 in the style of a horse who will feature in all the top contests this year.

The five-year-old son of Lookin At Lucky came home seven lengths clear of Mubtaahij on a track labelled as “wet fast,” after heavy rain.