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In case you wondered, here is how the top 3 selections from our poll did in the races. Also check here for results charts and my observations on each race.

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Juvenile Fillies
Total votes: 234
Top three selections: Countess Diana (78), Career Collection (24), Vivid Angel (22)

2nd HOL November 08, 1997 Stakes ($1,030,000)
2 yo's - 1 1/16m;  (Dirt); Time 1:42.11;  Off at 11:01
Clear Track: Fast

  6 Countess Diana     S. Sellers          6.00   3.60   3.00
  7 Career Collection  C. Nakatani                4.20   3.80
 12 Primaly            M. Smith                          4.80

Owner: Kaster, Kaster, Propson, et al; Trainer: Patrick B. Byrne
Also Ran: Marie J, Kirby's Song, Vivid Angel, Diamond On the Run,
       Carrielle, Love Lock, Beautiful Pleasure, Balisian Beauty,
       Nancy's Glitter, Lily O'Gold, Bay Harbor

Sprint
Total votes: 236
Top three selections: Richter Scale (39), Crafty Friend (27), Northern Afleet (18)

3rd HOL November 08, 1997 Stakes ($1,180,000)
3 yo's & up - 6f;  (Dirt); Time 1:08.01;  Off at 11:37
Clear Track: Fast

  3 Elmhurst           C. Nakatani        35.20  15.80  10.40
  5 Hesabull           G. Stevens                13.20   8.20
  1 Bet On Sunshine    P. Day                            6.00

Owner: Evergreen Farm & Sahadi; Trainer: Jenine  Sahadi
Also Ran: Exotic Wood, Confide, Men's Exclusive, Northern Afleet,
        Trafalger, Carmine Lake (IRE), Track Gal, Pas de Reponse,
        Crafty Friend, Richter Scale, Royal Applause (GB)

Distaff Total votes: 232
Top three selections: Sharp Cat (66), Hidden Lake (60), Jewel Princess (48)

4th HOL November 08, 1997 Stakes ($1,000,000)
f & m; 3 yo's & up - 1 1/8m;  (Dirt); Time 1:47.20;  Off at 12:09
Clear Track: Fast

  1 Ajina              M. Smith           11.60   3.80   3.80
  2bSharp Cat          A. Solis                   2.40   2.20
  1aEscena             J. Bailey                         3.80

Owner: Allen E. Paulson; Trainer: William I. Mott
Also Ran: Radu Cool, Minister's Melody, Clear Mandate, Hidden Lake,
          Jewel Princess

Mile
Total votes: 232
Top three selections: Spinning World (61), Geri (34), Lucky Coin (28)

5th HOL November 08, 1997 Stakes ($1,100,000)
3 yo's & up - 1m;  (Turf); Time 1:32.77;  Off at 12:44
Clear Track: Firm

  3 Spinning World     C. Asmussen         6.20   4.00   2.80
  6 Geri               J. Bailey                  5.60   4.40
  1 Decorated Hero (GB)L. Dettori                       10.20

Owner: Flaxman Holdings, Inc.; Trainer: Jonathan  Pease
Also Ran: Lucky Coin, Magellan, El Angelo, Soviet Line (IRE),
      Fantastic Fellow, Wild Event, Helmsman, Pinfloron (FR), 
      Naninja

Juvenile
Total votes: 234
Top three selections: Favorite Trick (99), Souvenir Copy (52), Grand Slam (41)

6th HOL November 08, 1997 Stakes ($1,000,000)
2 yo's - 1 1/16m;  (Dirt); Time 1:41.47;  Off at 1:18
Clear Track: Fast

  3 Favorite Trick     P. Day              4.40   3.40   2.60
  7 Dawson's Legacy    T. Kabel                  30.80   9.20
  1 Nationalore        E. Delahoussaye                   6.40

Owner: Joseph Lacombe; Trainer: Patrick B. Byrne
Also Ran: Souvenir Copy, Johnbill, Double Honor, Time Limit,
          Grand Slam

Turf
Total votes: 232
Top three selections: Chief Bearheart (56), Awad (26), Ops Smile/Borgia (15 each) (Singspiel was the top selection but scratched)

7th HOL November 08, 1997 Stakes ($2,000,000)
3 yo's & up - 1 1/2m;  (Turf); Time 2:23.92;  Off at 1:54
Clear Track: Firm

  6 Chief Bearhart     J. Santos           5.80   3.60   3.20
  9 Borgia (GER)       K. Fallon                  5.00   3.80
 10 Flag Down          J. Bailey                         6.20

Owner: Sam-Son Farm; Trainer: Mark R. Frostad
Also Ran: Buck's Boy, Big Sky Chester, Rajpoute (FR), Ops Smile,
          Val's Prince, Awad, Majorien (GB), Dance Design (IRE)

Classic
Total votes: 241
Top three selections: Skip Away (76), Touch Gold (67), Behrens (38)

8th HOL November 08, 1997 Stakes ($4,400,000)
3 yo's & up - 1 1/4m;  (Dirt); Time 1:59.16;  Off at 2:37
Clear Track: Fast

  1 Skip Away          M. Smith            5.60   3.20   2.80
  3 Deputy Commander   C. Nakatani                4.60   4.00
  6 Whiskey Wisdom     P. Day                            7.60

Owner: Carolyn H. Hine; Trainer: Hubert  Hine
Also Ran: Dowty, Savinio, Taiki Blizzard, Behrens, Honor Glide,
          Touch Gold

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