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The event's record points scorer had to settle outstanding fines - reported to be more than £1m - in order to be eligible for the 2025 edition, although ultimately he was not selected.
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026
As of Wednesday, only 13% of eligible voters between ages 18 and 34 have submitted their ballots, compared with 47% of those over 65, according to Political Data Intelligence, a research firm.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026
However, according to the current tour rules, while Garcia is eligible to play again, he cannot serve as a future captain or vice-captain.
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026
Around 60,000 employees are eligible for the program, a person familiar with the matter said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026
Seabiscuit had been a very late foal, born at the end of May 1933, but in January 1935, half a year short of his actual birthday, he was deemed a two-year-old, officially eligible to race.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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