How do I snag a "pending delete" [webmasterworld.com]
There is some good information there if you need a domain name, but someone has already put a snap on it.
Their are several other capture services such as pool, and namewinner. Both of these are auctions, however. If either one of these services gets the name, you will have to be the high bidder to capture it.
You can also try Go Daddy's domain alert service. You pay like 19 bucks (US), and get the name if they are able to grab it for you.
So good luck!