runner-up

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Pletcher, who has more Belmont wins than any living trainer, will seek his fifth Saturday with Derby runner-up Renegade, who was made the 2-1 morning-line favorite when post positions were drawn Monday afternoon.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

The first round of voting on April 12 featured a record 35 candidates vying for the presidency, with Fujimori ultimately gaining 17.1 percent of the vote, while runner-up Pedro Sanchez captured 12 percent.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

Sure, German second seed Alexander Zverev and two-time French Open runner-up Casper Ruud remain in that half of the draw.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

The recent Rome runner-up is the canny choice to go all the way - although he could face Djokovic in the fourth round.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

This is the woman who is first runner-up to Vanessa Williams!

From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles