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

Thursday, March 9, 2000 | 9:36 a.m.

Friday's races

1st Race -- Foul Weather -Draws well for the mile opener, hustling Puglisi aboard Nick Canani trainee, can trip out. It's All Instinct - Trainer West tabs Baird for this, draws good rail post, should get shortest route home. Value Play -- Pro Bono

2nd Race -- Amir - Ramsammy aboard Cassidy trainee, draws inner post for the sprint, should be foward factor in this. My Name Is Francis - Frannie has Desormeaux/Hess combo, draws good middle post, Name could be winner. Value Play -- Popular Year

3rd Race -- Tiz Mighty - Didn't like the going in last, wheels right back here, hustling bug boy Diaz aboard, good spot for action. Star Colony - Trainer Dutton employs Antley on Dutton-owned runner, draws outside post for short sprint, needs early lick here. Value Play -- Candelotto

4th Race -- Malibu Storm - Blanc gets the call on Ellis trainee, draws well for downhill run, Storms for diploma here. Got The Memo - Should like the lay of the land here, Pincay now on Stute trainee, a forward factor in this. Value Play -- Burst

5th Race -- Afraidofrain - Nakatani aboard Sise trainee, draws inner post for the sprint, wrong name for recent Southern California weather. Vote Getter - Garcia takes over on Stute trainee, draws right outside top pick, adds blinkers for this outing. Value Play -- Endearment

6th Race -- Heavenly Lady - Flores on Canani trainee, draws good inner post for this short sprint, should be in the mix all the way. Office Gal - Hustling Pedroza on Carava trainee, draws right in the middle here, another who should not be far away. Value Play -- In Regal Style

7th Race -- Pleasant Drive - One of two Baffert-trained 'hidden entry' here, Flores tabbed on this one, fits this well. Finder's Gold - Returner is the other Baffert trainee here, top jock Nakatani aboard, could be ready. Value Play -- Casey Griffin

8th Race -- Trapper's Habit - Won't be trapped with good outside post here, Pincay aboard Spawr trainee, nightcap graduation at hand. Fog City Baby - Gets newcomer jockey Bravo here, trainer Duncan capable conditioner, out of Fog and into winners circle? Value Play -- Stefandrew