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

Friday, April 7, 2000 | 9:50 a.m.

Saturday's races

1st Race -- I Wonder Why - Draws outside post for the downhill opener, Solis aboard McAnally trainee, makes late impact. Fearless Pirate - Tough guy down this hillside, Bravo on West trainee, always gives good account of self. Value Play -- King Of Swing

2nd Race -- Sudi Poetry - Nakatani rides Baffert trainee for Thoroughbred Corporation, should be ready. Polish Words - Draws middle post for the sprint, trainer Ellis employs Blanc for this, should get the trip. Value Play -- Elderberry

3rd Race -- Kona Gold - True Grit sprinter, beaten by stablemate Son Of A Pistol in last, Solis back, Headley entry holds aces. Elaborate - Can make impact here, McCarron/Gonzalez/McCaffery & Toffan combo, connections will have him ready. Value Play -- Old Topper

4th Race -- Prize Giving - Hard knocker at these conditions, draws good inner post for the mile turf outing, Dellahoussaye aboard Van Berg runner. Court Costs - Invader Bailey scales here, needs a good trip from outer post, lasix to help. Value Play -- Champagne Prince

5th Race -- Anees - Breeders' Cup Juvenile and Eclipse Award winner had his tightener in last, Nakatani commits to ride now, all systems go. War Chant - Much touted promising colt takes next step to Kentucky Derby bid, well bred, Desormeaux/Drysdale team, what's not to like? Value Play -- Surfside

6th Race -- Up To You - Another Thoroughbred Corporation runner unleashed on big day, Delahoussaye gets this try, it's Up To You to like. Lady Manhattan - Draws outside box here, Atkinson aboard Headley trainee, spots top pick 8 pounds. Value Play -- Potranca Muy Fria

7th Race - Shadow Creek - Irish-bred runner draws middle post down the hill, Nakatani scales Sadler trainee, running on lasix. Prince Of The Wild - Draws inner post, McCarron aboard Hofmans trainee, needs clean trip down tricky layout. Value Play -- Milk Wood

8th Race -- No Armistice - McCarron aboard this Ellis horse, draws good post, should be in good striking spot for diploma. Lindsay's Legacy - Draws inner post, Nakatani again on Baffert trainee, needs a prompt start and clean trip to graduate. Value Play -- Walkslikeaduck

9th Race -- Bonapartiste - French-bred runner has run races good enough to win this, McCarron again on McAnally runner, one for the Gipper here? Foggy Day - Another French-bred import that has run well stateside, Pincay again, draws good post and should get good trip. Value Play -- Otavalo

10th Race -- Neotorque - Solis aboard Canani trainee, draws good post for the mile outing, should sit the trip from there. Plumazo - Another that is competitive at this level, Nakatani on Abrams horse, could make late impact. Value Play -- Lucky Sandman

11th Race -- Hidden Magic - British-bred runner draws obstacle with post, Solis aboard to help Pinfield trainee, needs a trip to win. Yaralino - Training at Hollwood Park, Nakatani rides for father-in-law trainer Dollace, should get good trip from middle post. Value Play -- Climate