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Trainer John Sadler compares superstar Flightline to LeBron James ahead of Breeders Cup

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Trainer John Sadler compares superstar Flightline to LeBron James ahead of Breeders Cup

Flightline is unbeaten in five starts and is considered the best thoroughbred since Secretariat. John Sadler-trained colt won the Pacific Classic at Del Mar last time out. Flightline will race in the Breeders' Cup Classic on Saturday. Epicenter finished runner-up in Kentucky Derby and second in Preakness. Epicentre finished second to Rich Strike in The Preaker's Derby. Life Is Good finished third in Travers Stakes. Sadlers won BreedERS' Classic with Gun Runner in 2017 and Curlin in 2007. He is looking forward to the race at the weekend. The race is broadcast live on Sky Sports Racing.

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