31.   Here are our endorsements in some major races.

32.   His horses also raced with distinction in England and won almost every major race in France.

33.   I wondered how Joyner felt as he watched his sister compete for the last time with his daughter at the first major race he attended since his wife died.

34.   In most major races, runners with strong past performances are placed near the start line.

35.   In the days preceding a major race, his mood tips his hand.

36.   In the first three months of this season, he has one victory and six second places in major European races.

37.   Injuries and illnesses are so common, sometimes it seems every major race is missing an important horse.

38.   In the other major race, Republican Governor George S. Pataki handily won reelection.

39.   It seems that no matter how the plots unwind in the major races these days, the ending is the same.

40.   It was a big surprise all over the sport as Koven came from behind in most of his major races, rowing against far more experienced competitors.