Ralph Siraco’s selections for Friday’s races at Santa Anita

Thursday, April 6, 2000 | 9:22 a.m.

Friday's races

1st Race -- Top Of Our Game - Draws good rail post for the mile opener, Blanc scales for trainer Gaines, should get the trip. Lulutorchetti - Should make the running in this, rider and trainer get limited chances to score, Lulu to carry victory torch. Value Play -- Cindra

2nd Race -- Mining For Fun - Wide open baby maiden drag race, good post and hustling Ramsammy aboard, clean break essential. Mr. Felipe - Pincay scales for trainer Ward here, draws just inside top pick, lasix added. Value Play -- Mike And Leo

3rd Race -- Wild Concept - Gomez on Dollace trainee, draws good outside post for the sprint, blinkers on. Economic Trend - Good post with right connections, Nakatani/West/Golden Eagle Farms combo to be respected. Value Play -- Box Buster

4th Race -- Brown's Champion - Flores on Lewis trainee, draws good outside post for the sprint, should be right there in this. Gallahad - Also gets good post, Garcia aboard for trainer West, should be competitive in this spot. Value Play -- Asilmottamrich

5th Race -- Montana Snow - Another Ward trainee with Pincay aboard, draws well for the sprint, lasix part of package. Island Appeal - Delahoussaye on Fanning trainee, draws outside post, should make late impact here. Value Play -- Long Run

6th Race -- French Pine - Espinoza aboard Moger, Jr. trainee, draws well and fit here, time to graduate. Twothousandegrees - Eddie D. scales Bell trainee, lasix part of package, should fit into this mix for a chance at diploma. Value Play -- Royal Style

7th Race -- Casey Griffin - Draws good spot for the mile run, Desormeaux aboard Cerin trainee, lasix stays. Finder's Gold - Nakatani/Baffert/Golden Eagle Farm tandem, once had much promise, might find the mile distance to suit. Value Play -- Dig For It

8th Race -- Kalookan Queen - Solis aboard Headley trainee, needs clean run from rail post, the one to beat here. New Heaven - Ships in from San Luis Rey training center, McCarron takes DeSeroux trainee, trust rider's judgment. Value Play -- Theresa's Tizzy

9th Race -- Femme - Eddie D. sticks around to ride in maiden-claimer finale for trainer Fanning, we'll stick around to see if she graduates. Impact Now - Draws good post, Jauregui aboard Glen Hill Farm runner for trainer Proctor, connections need Impact Now. Value Play -- Stefandrew