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

Friday, Feb. 18, 2000 | 9:46 a.m.

Saturday's races

1st Race -- Nor'easter - Pincay stays with Mitchell trainee, draws well, should be in the thick of it in here. Odbe Surprized - Solis on Stute runner, adds blinkers for this, needs clean trip from inner post. Value Play -- Samuel Alan

2nd Race -- Herb's Birthday - Solis scales brother Stute's horse here, draws outside at the sprint, should get good trip to win from in this. Harbour Crossing - Hustling Espinoza tabbed on Sadler charge, should fall into good trip from starting post, good spot for action. Value Play -- Mia Raft

3rd Race -- Fusaichi Pegasus - $4 million Derby hopeful takes next step here, Desormeaux on Drysdale monster, race comes up tough. Tribunal - Bob and Beverly Lewis' Derby prospect broke maiden in solid performance in last, new pilot Espinoza now, trainer Baffert hoping too. Value Play -- Wing On Wing

4th Race -- Majorien - British-bred runner draws good post, Desormeaux/ Drysdale combo again, should fit the distance here. Robynhood - Gomez now on Sahadi horse, needs decent pace to be effective, another who should like the trip. Value Play -- Prize Giving

5th Race -- Waypoint - Gomez scales Carava runner, draws good outside post for this sprint, should be a factor throughout. Continental Success - Pincay again on Moreno trainee, can stalk or make the running, world's winningest to decide. Value Play -- I Be Casual

6th Race -- Souvenir of Summer - Part of potent Golden Eagle Farm entry with Big Team Spirit, Gomez here for trainer Canani, entry double threat in this. Irmaran - Trainer Baffert employs Desormeaux for this, draws good post, should be a factor throughout. Value Play -- Herbacious

7th Race -- Danira - Irish-bred runner draws well for the mile turf, Desormeaux aboard young trainer Dollace runner, takes blinkers off for this. Janine Rose - Draws two stalls inside top pick, Solis aboard Cecil filly, should fall into good trip here, dangerous. Value Play -- Lazy Slusan

8th Race -- Cover Gal - Best at sprinting distance, draws well for this one-turn contest, Desormeaux on Stokes horse, takes blinkers off for this. Excessively Hot - Draws outside post, should make the running here, Gomez takes the call on Jackson runner. Value Play -- Vote Getter

9th Race -- Roman Cuzzin - Sharp right now, comes back in competitive spot, draws good inner post, hustling Espinoza to help again. Jolie's Tattletale - Pincay scales Mitchell horse, needs to overcome post position here, first turn trip tells the tale on Jolie. Value Play -- Dr. Aftergood