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

Thursday, Feb. 10, 2000 | 9:16 a.m.

Friday's races

1st Race -- L.A. Bull - Nakatani takes Ellis trainee, adds blinkers for this trip, must overcome post here. Indy Film - Draws good rail post for the mile on turf, Eddie D. for trainer Hofmans here, should get golden trip. Value Play -- Victory Dash

2nd Race -- Plumazo - Argentine import draws good rail post for the mile, Nakatani on Abrams trainee, has tactical edge. Dorcheat Bid - Eddie D. scales Carava horse here, must overcome outside post for this mile run, could make impact. Value Play -- Search Me

3rd Race -- Papa Luke - Team of owner Pegram, trainer Baffert and rider Ramsammy, draws good post, respect connections. Chaffee's Prospect - Training at Hollypark, Nakatani on Mitchell charge, draws well for the contest. Value Play -- North Northwest

4th Race -- Cocky - Frankel trainee ships in from Hollypark, Nakatani hot with trainer this meet, must deal with outer post. Pizza N Beer - Draws good inside post for the mile on lawn, hustling Espinoza gets chance on Baffert horse, might make the most of it. Value Play -- Timber Yield

5th Race -- Tiz Mighty - Getting closer to a win, draws well here, hustling Pedroza stays, good spot for action. Brown's Champion - Gomez aboard Lewis trainee, needs clean trip from inner post, a factor throughout. Value Play -- One Of A Con

6th Race -- Lady Dreadstar - Trainer Hess tabs Nakatani for this, gets to size up tactics from outside post, Lady maiden no more? Midway Fitz - Training at Hollypark, Solis a plus for this, needs a clean trip and a rail rally to graduate here. Value Play -- Stefandrew

7th Race -- Lexa - French import draws rail for the turf distance, McCarron aboard Ellis horse, should tuck and save here, respect connections. Cali - Nakatani again on Paulson charge, should stalk and pounce from outside post, a factor throughout. Value Play -- West Side

8th Race -- Tune Shadow - Espinoza employed by cagey Northern California trainer Moger here, draws good post, a factor to leave maiden ranks. Harbour Crossing - Garcia scales Sadler trainee for finale, draws middle post, should sit in good spot for best chance at diploma. Value Play -- Mr. Treasure