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

Friday, Aug. 11, 2000 | 9:50 a.m.

Saturday's card

1st Race -- Gold N Sassy - Draws good post, Flores on O'Neill trainee, should be in the right spot to score in opener. Lady Buttercup - Draws just inside top pick, hustling Rollins scales Moreno trainee, a factor throughout. Value Play -- Beautiful City

2nd Race -- Brite Reality - Team of Pedroza/Carava here, draws good outside post for the sprint distance, Brite chance to win. Mr. Host - Pincay scales Hollendorfer trainee here, needs a prompt start and clean trip from inner post, good spot for action. Value Play -- Crafty Aquarian

3rd Race -- Giverny - Solis aboard DeSeroux trainee, should like this layout, time to Giverny a diploma here. Irish Opinion - Draws good inner post for the turf route, struggling Blanc aboard Sumja trainee, could snappy dry spell with graduation. Value Play -- Yorkin

4th Race --La Otra Nina - Eddie D. scales Hess trainee, good post, well placed, should be in the mix at the wire. Fair Kate - Hustling Puglisi aboard Litt trainee, draws outside post, should be in good spot to survey situation from outside look. Value Play -- Kelli Louise

5th Race -- Andover the Money - Gomez scales Abrams trainee, loves the green, coming up to good one, this may be it. Up At the Top - Irish-bred runner draws good rail post for the turf route, trainer Mitchell tabs McCarron here, all systems go. Value Play -- Glorious Linda

6th Race -- Bakhoor - Part of Godolphin Stables coupled entry with Tala Ya, showed much promise in debut, entry holds the aces. Westward Angel - Draws good post for the short dash, Nakatani aboard Baffert trainee, potent team with the babies. Value Play -- High Cascade

7th Race -- Riboletta - Brazilian-bred gal is a runner, has been flawless this year, takes next step to possible Breeders' Cup appearance, McCarron again. Bordelaise - Argentine-bred has been running in the shadow of top pick, McAnally employs Solis here, hard knocker. Value Play -- Lovellon

8th Race -- Jelllicle - Tough trips in last pair of outings on Hollypark lawn, gets better post, McCarron takes over, all systems go for graduation here. Three Flags - Berrio get the call on Canani trainee, should go well over the course, good spot for diploma action if top one gets in trouble again. Value Play -- Setting the Stage

9th Race -- Salty Pearl - Going good right now, McCarron aboard Robbins trainee, fits this heat well, a factor for it all all the way. Irish Beauty - Hustling bug boy Baze aboard for owner and trainer Hines, draws good post, should be another factor throughout. Value Play -- Inez

10th Race -- Kristopher Kross - One of two Hess-trained "hidden entry" here, hustling Pedroza on this one, fits nightcap score. Soaring Music - The "other" Hess trainee, draws just inside top pick, stuggling Blanc here, could make victory music here. Value Play -- Silk Shades