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

Thursday, Aug. 17, 2000 | 9:33 a.m.

Friday's card

1st Race -- Denamax - Nakatani scales Cerin trainee, draws good post for sprint opener, nasal strip again. Rhythm 'n Blues - Draws just outside top pick, Pincay on Mullins trainee, fits this heat well. Value Play -- Handy Ambition

2nd Race -- Unaccounted Cash - Solis aboard Dominguez trainee, draws good post, race experience leads to diploma here. Island Playmate - Delahoussaye takes Moger, Jr. trainee, blinker change here, needs prompt start and clean trip from inner post. Value Play -- Holy Hoy

3rd Race -- Princess Candi - Pincay/Spawr team, she fits this spot well, needs prompt start and clean trip from rail post at sprint distance. Bankroll Babe - Northern California-based Meza at seaside and scales Sticka trainee, draws good post, well placed. Value Play -- Zee Antor

4th Race -- Legend of Russia - British-bred runner had tighteners, Desormeaux on this one-of-two Drysdale trainees here, should get the trip from inner post. Prize Giving - Another British-bred runner with credentials to win this, Solis on young Canani trainee, a factor here. Value Play -- Opine

5th Race -- Bagshot - Hard knocker needs aggressive handling, Solis gets call from trainer "Paco" Gonzalez, no doubt he has the talent to win this. High Wire Act - Espinoza scales Shirreffs trainee, same trainer for new ownership here, should be a factor throughout. Value Play -- Sky Jack

6th Race -- Lazer Eye - Blanc rides Bellocq trainee for Stronach Stables, bred well, capable conditioner, connections are right. Gera - Solis lands here on Mandella trainee, good post, nasal strip, another with connections to respect. Value Play -- Miss Trieste

7th Race -- Designed for Luck - Nakatani aboard Cerin trainee, needs a trip from post eight, good spot for action. Rainbow Style - Irish-bred runner like the course, should be in good stalking trip here, Blanc back. Value Play -- Malleus

8th Race -- Valley Riches - Flores aboard Dominguez trainee, draws good post, jockey and trainer are good with babies. Al Rock - Solis on Dutton trainee, rounding to a graduation run, needs prompt start and clean trip from rail post at this sprint distance. Value Play -- Proper Motion