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

Thursday, March 16, 2000 | 9:07 a.m.

Friday's races

1st Race -- Mr. Felipe - Part of entry with Wire And Ice, Ward is good trainer with these babies, Ramsammy for the dash. Nighque Star - Training at Hollypark, draws outside post for the quarter-mile dash, Flores gets the call. Value Play -- Somewhat Chilly

2nd Race -- Buena - Hustling Espinoza aboard, draw not as bad as others with only six in the field, fits this spot. Sheckles - Draws inside post for the mile, hustling Puglisi rides, should get good trip in this. Value Play -- Landau

3rd Race -- Market Maven - Draws good outside post for the 7-panel run, Pincay aboard, should be a factor throughout. Leaxbourne - Trainer Aguirre gets Puglisi, team good together, needs clean trip from rail post. Value Play -- Fin Colony

4th Race -- Zentsov Street - McCarron scales for trainer McAnally and owners Bob and Beverly Lewis, draws good post, respect connections. Valiant Vision - Nakatani aboard 'other' McAnally 'hidden entrymate' here, Las Vegan owner too. Value Play -- Seven Jillion

5th Race -- Denem And Diamonds - Desormeaux/Hess combo, draws good post for the sprint, adds nasal strip here. Femme - Trainer Fanning gets Delahoussaye here, should get good trip in this, graduation within reach. Value Play -- Chaster

6th Race -- Paramour - Speedster draws middle post for the sprint, Spawr trainee adds nasal strip, a forward factor throughout. Higher With Fire - Draws outside post, Garcia scales for trainer Sadler, gets trip to size up competition. Value Play -- The Toy Man

7th Race -- Nijinsky's Passion - Knows downhill course, meet's leading stakes rider McCarron scales for trainer Hendricks, good post, ready to win. Dusty Heather - Always gives good account of self, draws good spot, hustling Espinza scales, a factor. Value Play -- Feverish

8th Race -- Harbour Crossing - Espinoza rides for trainer Sadler, draws good post, nasal strip and lasix part of equipment, Crossing from maiden ranks? French Pine - Nakatani aboard Moger, Jr. trainee, draws outside post, respect connections to graduate runner soon. Value Play -- Classic Tizzy

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