1.   Although mentioned as possible presidential timber for years, he has never before mustered the courage or desire to actually make the race.

2.   Although his candidacy is not yet official, the possibility that Bush might decide against making the race is virtually inconceivable.

3.   An entry driven by non-regular Derrike Cope did not make the race.

4.   And several Republicans who attended the conference this weekend said they were holding out hopes that governor Thompson would make the race.

5.   And that in turn would make it possible for unknown, underfinanced candidates to build on early success and make a race of it.

6.   And that is why some White House officials had hoped he would make the race.

7.   And we have definitely proved a lot by qualifying for Las Vegas and Atlanta and showing that we can make races.

8.   And, Ms. Klein was one of several Republicans who said they were disappointed that Colin Powell did not make the race.

9.   As Baffert reminded Stevens, one of the horses could experience a training setback and fall behind schedule, or not make the race at all.

10.   Both acknowledged the need to keep their bumpers clean if they make the race on Saturday.