1.   Adrian Fernandez, who was leading the series in points entering the race, spun out on the first lap and finished last.

2.   He had no starters in the Preakness Stakes, and his only runner in the Kentucky Derby, Deeds Not Words, finished last.

3.   Ohio and Illinois have each finished last seven times.

4.   Cindy Stuart, the only other entrant to survive the Challenge Cup, finished last in the technical program with scores that drew boos from the crowd.

5.   United also finished last in a recent annual ranking of airline quality based on consumer complaints to the U.S. Department of Transportation.

6.   The draw saved some face for Rangers, who finished last in Group C. Borussia went into the game already guaranteed of a quarter-final berth.