Accelerate surged down the stretch to win the $6 million Breeders’ Cup Classic at Churchill Downs on Saturday, delivering trainer John Sadler his first career win at the competition in 45 tries. “We’ve brought a lot of horses here so I think we should get some credit for that.” Jockey
Accelerate took the lead at the top of the stretch and held off Gunnevera to win the $6 million Breeders’ Cup Classic by a length Saturday, strengthening his bid for Horse of the Year over Triple Crown winner Justify. Ridden by Joel Rosario, Accelerate covered 1 1/4 miles in 2:02.93 and paid $7.40
LAS VEGAS — Bryson DeChambeau birdied four of the last six holes Saturday for a share of the lead with Peter Uihlein in the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open. DeChambeau shot a 6-under 66 to match Uihlein at 16-under 197 at TPC Summerlin. “Definitely nice to be able to ball strike it as well as I have the past three days,” DeChambeau said. “Nice to be able to take two weeks — or three, four weeks off. I don’t know how many weeks I was off. It’s nice to not know essentially coming into an event and still be able to perform. That’s something I’ll take with me moving forward.” The leader after each of the first two rounds, Uihlein had a 68. He’s winless on the PGA TOUR. DeChambeau has four PGA TOUR victories, winning three times last season. “Still not seeing the line as well as I would like to,” DeChambeau said. “It’s all visual. If I start seeing it really well, watch out. But if I don’t see it well it’s a struggle. I’m going to go work on that and try and make that better for tomorrow.” Lucas Glover was a stroke back after a 61 that he capped with his second eagle of the day. He eagled the par-5 13th on his opening nine, and closed with another eagle on the par-5 ninth. “Made some putts,” Glover said. “I started out with a bogey on 10, actually. Hit a good putt, just misread a 4-foot slider. Made everything else, that’s for sure. Couple eagles on the par-5s. Holed it like a bucket. One of those days.” Glover matched his career best and was a stroke off the course record set by J.J. Henry in 2014 and matched by Rod Pampling in 2017. Chip Beck shot a tournament-record 59 in 1991 at Sunrise. “I like playing here,” Glover said. “It’s kind of target golf, but I’ve always enjoyed coming here.” Defending champion Patrick Cantlay had a 63 to join Robert Streb (68) at 14 under. Jordan Spieth remained 8 under in his season debut, shooting even-par 71.
LeBron James said his focus — and his team’s — remains solely on winning after news emerged of coach Luke Walton’s meeting with president of basketball of operations Magic Johnson.
LeBron James said his focus — and his team’s — remains solely on winning after news emerged of coach Luke Walton’s heated meeting with president of basketball of operations Magic Johnson.
The playoffs continue with 16 eligible drivers at Bristol Motor Speedway competing for 12 spots in the next round.
The Championship 4 field will be set after drivers complete the Whelen Trusted to Perform 200 at ISM Raceway.
Race number two in the round of 8 is underway at Texas Motor Speedway.
Accelerate gave trainer John Sadler his first Breeders’ Cup win in 44 tries and might have opened the door for Horse of the Year honors.
Accelerate gave trainer John Sadler his first Breeders’ Cup win in 44 tries, and may have opened the door for Horse of the Year honors.
