contenders

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Trainer Brad Cox still has two strong contenders in the race, Further Ado and Commandment, who are both 6-1 on the morning line.

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026

No fan base catastrophizes like Boston’s, even if their franchises are habitual contenders and the locals have chronic tendinitis from applauding at a zillion duck boat championship parades.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

Well behind the three top contenders are Miller and community organizer the Rev. Rae Huang.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

The plan was to turn West Ham into an elite club and regular European contenders.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

As it happened, the death of Alexander unleashed a pack of contenders who spent the next several decades fighting over his legacy.

From "Circumference" by Nicholas Nicastro