Ralph Siraco’s Santa Anita selections

Friday, March 17, 2000 | 10:31 a.m.

1st Race -- Daring General - Draws good post, Solis aboard Cerin trainee, good spot for the win. Heightendawarenes - Draws inner post, should be in stalking position, Berrio again for trainer Spawr. Value Play -- Roncesvalles

2nd Race -- Presidential Pull - Hustling Espinoza for good Northern California-based trainer Specht, must overcome outside post. Colorswiththewind - Draws good inside post, Nakatani scales for trainer Peterson, should get golden ground-saving trip. Value Play -- Low Down Dancer

3rd Race -- Exzar - Draws good inside post, Nakatani/Frankel team, connections have been deadly this meet on turf, respect. The Shaman - British-bred draws just outside top pick, should be a forward factor here, new rider aboard. Value Play -- Rimsky Korsakov

4th Race -- Tera Kitty - Training at Hollypark, Pincay scales for trainer Jory, draws well inside, should get the trip. Sunley Seeker - Sharp right now, must overcome outside start but connections of Berrio/Avila have been very productive this meet. Value Play -- Wicked

5th Race -- Lucky Sandman - Desormeaux scales Cerin trainee, fits this spot right, needs a trip to first turn for best shot. Oysters - Contender draws bad post for the mile, Nakatani aboard Mitchell trainee, needs to clear early from outside start. Value Play -- Neotorque

6th Race -- Sheikh Abandon - Training at Hollypark, good post, Validiva for owner/trainer Salim, a factor throughout. Captain Collins - Irish-bred gets hustling Espinoza for trainer Cecil, draws inside post, needs a trip down hillside run. Value Play -- Lucky Hostage

7th Race -- Cool Breeze - Gets good post in wide open maiden event, newcomer Bravo gets chance for trainer Dollace, should make the most of it. Where's Will - Flores scales for trainer Morey, Jr., draws outside for the sprint, rider hopes Will has a way. Value Play -- Aclare

8th Race -- Dark Moondancer - British-bred runner has run some impressive races over the course, McCarron stays on THIS McAnally trainee, that's all you need to know. Radevore - Frankel trainee has strong say in outcome here, Nakatani aboard again, trainer also owns this runner, beware. Value Play -- Casino King

9th Race -- I'm Persuaded - Draws inner post for the sprint, Eddie D. for trainer Shirreffs and 505 Farm, connections say go. Shake For Gold - Training at Hollypark, Nakatani scales for Father-In-Law trainer Dollace, well placed and good post. Value Play -- Hoover Tower

10th Race -- Wasted - Draws outside post at the 7-panels nightcap, Antley rides for trainer Ellis, serves ample warning. Ruff Ruckus - Draws middle post here, Enriquez aboard Shulman trainee, a factor throughout in this. Value Play -- Gambling Demon