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

Friday, Feb. 25, 2000 | 10:02 a.m.

Saturday's races

1st Race -- Metropolis Man - Draws good outside post for the seven panels, hustling Espinoza on Sadler trainee, could be the 'man' here. Ben Saw San - Hustling Puglisi gets the call on Machowsky trainee, draws middle post, should get good trip. Value Play -- Low Down Dancer

2nd Race -- Macward - Rolls down this hillside, training at Hollypark, Desormeaux re-rides Jory trainee, should be right there. Rahy's Quackerjack - Another that likes downhill layout, draws good post, Garcia takes over. Value Play -- Chatting (A-entry)

3rd Race -- Blonde Bounty - Solis scales Hendricks trainee, takes blinkers off for this, must overcome outside post. Onaccountofyou - Nakatani aboard on young trainer Canani horse, draws better post for the mile, should get the trip here. Value Play -- Nautical Look

4th Race -- Streaking Hope - Draws outside post for the sprint, McCarron aboard Sahadi trainee, should be able to take options here. Retsina Year - Draws middle stall for this, Nakatani aboard Peterson runner, another who should enjoy good trip. Value Play -- Plane O Trick

5th Race -- C's Chocolate - Eddie D. returns here on Sullivan charge, turf trip should suit well, should make first run in this. Travelling Star - Nakatani scale Thoroughbred Corp. runner, must negotiate outside post, first turn trip tells the tale. Value Play -- Dexter Drive

6th Race -- Picnicsnbluejeans - Inside post no picnic here, needs a clean trip, hustling Puglisi to bring basket. Midway Fitz - Training at Hollypark, draws good outside post for the sprint, lands Solis here. Value Play -- Tudor Hall

7th Race -- Oysters - Mitchell runner vans over from Hollypark, Nakatani scales from outside post at route distance, has tactical speed if necessary. Lucky Sandman - Draws just inside top pick from outside stalls, Desormeaux aboard Cerin trainee, also need lucky trip. Value Play -- Force of Habit

8th Race -- Tuzla - Returns here at best distance and surface, Flores again on Baffet-trained gal, deserves top billing as she only needs to be ready to win. Here's To You - Solid win over this course was much better than looked outing in last, McCarron stays aboard, will give good account here. Value Play -- Lexa

9th Race -- Shotsfired - Draws good post for the sprint, hustling Espinoza on Dominguez charge, good as any in grab bag. Tokoyo - Flores rides Garcia horse, draws inner post here, needs smart handling to claim diploma in maiden-claiming finale. Value Play -- Haleigh's Ticket