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

Friday, Oct. 6, 2000 | 12:01 p.m.

Saturday's card

1st Race -- Popcorn Queen - Stevens scales for trainer Dollace here, draws good middle post for the sprint opener, respect connections. Jingle Bell Hop - Bug boy Baze on Cerin trainee for Golden Eagle Farm, draws just inside top pick, may ring the graduation bell. Value Play -- Magical Maze

2nd Race -- Dole - Training at Hollypark, draws good post for overcrowded mile turf outing, Puglisi gets chance on Bray trainee for Paulson living trust. Brilliance - Stevens scales Lukas trainee for Padua Stable, draws inside post, should get a good trip in this heat. Value Play -- Dinnerathepalms

3rd Race -- Count Your Cards - Gomez scales this one of two 'uncoupled' Sadler trainees, fits this spot well, should be in the mix throughout. Warm April - Draws good outside post for sprint run, hustling Espinoza on Sahadi trainee, should get good stalking trip from there. Value Play -- Billions

4th Race -- Denamax - Placed at competitive level, bug boy Baze on Cerin trainee, good post for running style. Evening Walk - Gomez on Lewis trainee, another who fits this outing well, should be a factor throughout. Value Play -- Toastie's Crown

5th Race -- Horse Camp - Drawn well for downhill roller coaster ride, hustling Espinoza aboard Carava trainee, good spot for action. I Wonder Why - Draws outside slot for hillside heat, Puglisi on Canani trainee, blinkers off for this trip. Value Play -- Champagne Prince

6th Race -- Dubai Breeze - Part of coupled Godolphin Racing, Inc.-owned entry with Street Cry, well-bred duo for two-turn stakes, entry packs one-two punch. Mr Freckles - Stevens takes over on Harrington-trained & owned runner, trouble-plagued youngster has talent, adds blinkers for this. Value Play -- Revelling

7th Race -- Jellicle - Talented runner on preferred surface, Flores scales Gonzalez trainee for owners McCaffery & Toffan, well spotted here. Audmar - Berrio gets call on Frankel trainee, needs good trip from outside post, trainer is hot right now and horse is capable here. Value Play -- Battle God

8th Race -- Lajeef - Another well-bred Godolphin Racing, Inc. runner, trainer Hardy tabs Flores here, adds blinkers for this outing. Chariot - Draws just inside top pick, Espinoza on Baffert trainee, another that dons blinkers for this trip, respect connections. Value Play -- Gold Shark

9th Race -- Polaire - Irish-bred runner geared up for this, trainer Cecil calls on Take for owner Tananka, should be set for task. Caffe Latte - Irish-bred gal sitting on Graded turf stakes win at Del Mar, Blanc back on Baffert trainee, distance fits running style. Value Play -- Alexine

10th Race -- Galic Hope - Bug boy Baze allows 5-pound weight break for Sadler trainee, fast from blocks but needs to carry speed, may be the diploma day. Current Image - Draws just outside top pick, hustling Espinoza aboard Dominguez trainee, could be in right spot to grab graduation if top one falters. Value Play -- Such Trickery