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...sixth race--the "Isadorable Stakes"--I make what seems to me to be a solid investment, one that also happens to promises an exponential return on my principal: I will soon be a gazillionaire if the favorite and a longshot that looks like a sleeper finish first and second, respectively...

Author: By Dan S. Aibel, | Title: Catching the Fever | 2/24/1998 | See Source »

...goal of a top 3 finish in the league is a longshot," said senior forward Doug Sproule. "We hoped to finish a lot higher, but these games are in effect worth four points in the standings...

Author: By Mike Volonnino, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: M. Hockey Hopes to Part Red C's | 2/20/1998 | See Source »

...Beanpot heartbreak has been recounted ad nauseum. After last week's performances against Princeton and No. 5 Yale, first place is no longer an option. Cracking the top three looks increasingly like a longshot...

Author: By Mike Volonnino, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: M. Hockey Hopes to Part Red C's | 2/20/1998 | See Source »

...There is some speculation that Sheila might be able to garner votes," he said. "The longshot could be Kathy Born. She is among the best-liked of her colleagues...

Author: By Michael E. Thakur, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Three Councillors Actively Seek Mayorship | 12/10/1997 | See Source »

Cantor says he hopes that his research with osteopontin inhibitors can be used to fight AIDS, but says that is a longshot...

Author: By Gregory S. Krauss, | Title: Scientist Gets $5 Million NIH Grant | 4/29/1997 | See Source »

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