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

Friday, Aug. 18, 2000 | 10:16 a.m.

Saturday's card

1st Race -- Coastal Fog - Draws good rail post for the mile opener, Flores aboard Canani trainee, should get the trip here. Aussie Girl - Draws just outside top pick in stall number two, Pincay/Spawr team, respect connections. Value Play -- My Pertlaura

2nd Race -- Lifeguard - Pincay scales Paasch trainee, Northern California-based trainer places this one well, Hall of Famer to help. Activate Battle - Hustling Pedroza aboard Carava trainee, draws good post, jockey-trainer combo are productive. Value Play -- Deep and Sleek

3rd Race -- Yaralino - Pincay on Dollace trainee, British-bred runner should go well over this course, slight pick in tough heat. Lost in Paradise - Draws good rail post in turf route, McCarron scales Sahadi trainee, respect connections. Value Play -- Canaletto

4th Race -- Tizsweet - Robbins-trained baby attracts McCarron for this, draws good inner post for the short dash, sweet graduation here? Western Starlet - Trainer Dutton also part-owner, tabs Pincay for this, good post, a factor. Value Play -- Vida Dancer

5th Race -- Shesasurething - Draws outside post for the sprint dash, Delahoussaye aboard Stute trainee, maybe she is a sure thing. Rita Runaway - Gomez on Marshall trainee, solid trainer and solid rider, needs prompt start and clean trip here. Value Play -- Miss Special Style

6th Race -- Dubai Breeze - Part of coupled Godolphin stables entry with Aslaaf, draws good post, Flores opts here, entry strong duo. Statement - Bug boy Baze gets chance on Baffert trainee for the Thoroughbred Corporation, connections always dangerous in these spots. Value Play -- Daddy Cool

7th Race -- Saudi Poetry - Trouble-plagued runner gets Flores here, Baffert trainee only needs clean trip, due for that clean trip. Meadow Mystery - Gomez astride Bellocq trainee for the Stonach Stables, draws good post for the route outing, contender here. Value Play -- Mind for Gold

8th Race -- Duke of Green - British-bred runner going good right now, owned by Bob & Beverly Lewis, McCarron back on McAnally trainee, tough tandem. Purely Cozzene - Bred to love the lawn, Flores on Baffert trainee, a factor throughout in this. Value Play -- Jekyll and Hyde

9th Race -- Sudden Glory - Draws good outside post, Espinoza aboard Shirreffs trainee for Thoroughbred Corporation, dangerous connections. Starry Heaven - Draws just inside top pick, Gomez on Gonzalez trainee for owners McCaffery & Toffan, respect these connections as well. Value Play -- Street Cry

10th Race -- Ivory Inlay - Delahoussaye sticks around to ride Stute trainee in nightcap, draws good post, good spot for diploma action. Emperor's Victory - draws outside post, fits this tag level well, hustling Berrio aboard, cagey connections for graduation attempt. Value Play -- Gaviota Pass