John Sadler grew up in Southern California and was a fan of racing even before he began training, so he said the Santa Anita Handicap win on Saturday with Accelerate was "very satisfying."

"It's one of the most iconic races on our circuit," said Sadler, who had never before won the Big 'Cap. "I'm old enough to remember when it was more important than the 3-year-old races. I grew up watching Quicken Tree. I remember Ack Ack. I love the Big 'Cap. It was a great win for us."

Sadler said he saw Accelerate early Sunday morning before heading to the airport -- he, like many trainers on this circuit, is off to Ocala for the 2yo sale -- and said "at first blush he seems fine."

Sadler said he'd look at races on this circuit, and possibly "poke around the country," for upcoming races, but he had no firm plans at the moment for Accelerate's next race. But he said a main summer goal would be the Pacific Classic at Del Mar, a race, like the Santa Anita Handicap, that is at 1 1/4 miles.