61.   A management buyout of Prodigy had been expected for weeks.

62.   A maximum of eight starters are expected for the Preakness, not a supririse considering the one-sided nature of the finish of Fusaichi Pegasus at Churchill Downs.

63.   A modest rebound from October is expected for the index of the National Association of Purchasing Management when November results are reported.

64.   A ruling from the SJC is not expected for several weeks.

65.   A shareholder meeting to vote on the agreement is not expected for several months.

66.   A rule like the one announced Friday had been expected for some time.

67.   A ruling on the injunction request is not expected for a couple of months.

68.   A snowy Easter is expected for most of the Northeast.

69.   A star-studded field is expected for the Malibu, which is the first leg of the Strub Series for three-year-olds.