1.   He notched his fifth victory this year.

2.   But the former Houston Astros manager and Dodgers advance scout already has enjoyed a victory this year that will eclipse all others.

3.   Clinton seemed headed for a repeat victory this year.

4.   Gordon, without a victory this year, is third in the points standing.

5.   He coasted to victory this year without having made a single ambitious promise, offering instead only modest remedies for core middle-class concerns.

6.   He had two victories this year taken away when the bullpen blew a save.

7.   He explained why he was so satisfied with his fourth stage victory this year.

8.   Heritage of Gold has jumped to the top of the older female ranks by virtue of her two victories this year against defending champion Beautiful Pleasure.

9.   His victory this year at the St. Jude Classic was his second in seven years.

10.   His car is certain to be fast -- equipped with an engine from Rusty Wallace, who leads the Winston Cup circuit with five victories this year.