But he didn't know anyone willing to take the risk at those improbable odds.

As the violence rages in Iraq and tens of thousands of its people flee to neighboring countries, a small stream of Iraqis is trickling into the United States despite improbable odds.

But Buzzards Bay, a long shot who ran off with the race at improbable odds of 30-1, won the first-place check of $450,000.

It relied on entertaining and fast-paced adventure, with effective focus on action with the main character beating improbable odds.

And so Belozertchev has become something of a beacon of hope for Daggett, a personification of success against improbable odds.

When the colt was born, Jan. 29, 2004, he faced improbable odds of securing one of the 20 post positions for the Derby.

Balked by improbable odds, the Vaere abandoned the idea of contacting Anskiere.

His silent, uphill fight against improbable odds appears, on the surface, to be effortless, but such was not the case.

Barbara became the tireless fighter, succeeding against improbable odds, and Jennifer her inspiration and her pillar.

It's a wordless account of the actor's improbable odds.