Ralph Siraco’s selections for Friday’s races at Del Mar

Thursday, Aug. 10, 2000 | 9:39 a.m.

Friday's card

1st Race -- Power of Elprado - Jockey Albarado lands Baffert trainee here, draws good outside post for the sprint opener, fits this spot. Twice Deceived - Solis on West trainee, good post, well placed, should be with top pick throughout. Value Play -- Old Mizzou

2nd Race -- J B J's Dream - McCarron scales Cecil trainee, draws good inner post for turf route, should get the trip to win from here. Sasin - Irish-bred runner lands on lawn here, Gallagher tabs Blanc, rider may break seaside goose-egg in this. Value Play -- Miss Valiant

3rd Race -- Flying Lesson - Solis on Stute trainee, draws good outside post for the sprint, gets the trip here. Deliciosa - Argentine-bred from Baffert barn, top jock Espinoza aboard, might be test run though. Value Play -- Gilly's Ghazi

4th Race -- Satin Cat - Desormeaux scales Drysdale trainee for the Thoroughbred Corporation, draws good inside post for the route test, Cat ready? Angel Song - Draws good rail post here, Solis aboard McAnally trainee, should get a catbird trip in this. Value Play -- Reggae Queen

5th Race -- Frantic Frances - Solid Northern California trainer Paasch tabs Eddie D., draws good inner post for the mile outing, Frances makes other Frantic here. Dressing Gown - British-bred runner draws good spot here, Enriquez aboard West trainee, could trip out in here. Value Play -- Blond Del

6th Race -- Social Trends - Flores on Cerin trainee for Golden Eagle Farms, draws good post for the sprint distance, always respect connections at Del Mar. Ticket to Fun - Nakatani scales Baffert trainee for owner Pegram here, draws just outside top pick, another with connections to respect. Value Play -- Kinetic Bend

7th Race -- Camargo - Irish-bred runner in hands of hot trainer Frankel, Albarado gets chance for this stable, will give it all in here, go with hot ticket. Keemoon - French-bred runner should love the route, Desormeaux/Drysdale team, well spotted for top try. Value Play -- Spicy Girl

8th Race -- Bien Dancing - Flores on Moger, Jr. trainee, draws good post, not much to topple for nightcap cap and gown. Jag G - Trainer Frankel the hot ticket at seaside right now, employs Berrio who has won for trainer at the meet, good as any and better than most here. Value Play -- Three Amigos