61.   Amazingly, Charismatic went unclaimed, as claiming races most often are for ordinary and inferior horses.

62.   American presidential races are like three-act dramas, with the primaries coming first, then the conventions, and finally the sprint to election day.

63.   Although polls showed that the race was a toss-up down to the wire, there were indications that Fox had at least one potentially decisive advantage.

64.   Although lawyers for both sides repeatedly told prospective jurors that race was not an issue in the Simpson case, it was clearly a compelling concern during jury selection.

65.   Although lawyers on both sides repeatedly told prospective jurors that race was not an issue in the case, it was clearly a compelling concern during jury selection.

66.   Although he admitted it was somewhat awkward to be challenged by his own clerk, Stremlow said the race was cordial and positive, with no striking campaign issues.

67.   Although national polls show the race is relatively close, his opponent, Gov. George W. Bush of Texas, has pulled ahead in many surveys.

68.   Although the Democrat is an underdog, the race is unpredictable because he plans to spend several million dollars of his own.

69.   Although the presidential race is a political eternity away, Iowans already are getting a steady diet of potential contenders.

70.   Although the race is too close to call in South Dakota, Davis said Buchanan will at least get a share of the delegates.