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

Friday, Oct. 13, 2000 | 11:34 a.m.

Saturday's card

1st Race -- Good Journey - Draws good rail post for the mile turf opener, Solis scales Dollace trainee, good spot to get Good Journey. Setting The Stage - Top jock Espinoza on Shirreffs trainee for the Thoroughbred Corporation, draws middle post, respect connections. Value Play -- Corporate Sale

2nd Race -- Physique - Stevens aboard Proctor trainee for Glen Hill Farm, well spotted here, should get a winning trip here. Distant Moon - Espinoza on this one-of-two Hess trainees in race, draws good inner post, a factor throughout. Value Play -- I Wood Be A Winner

3rd Race -- Elaborate - Espinoza back on Gonzalez trainee for owners McCaffey & Toffan, eliminated with bad start in last sprint stakes, ready to score. Kona Gold - Tough competitor at this distance, prepping for Breeders' Cup Sprint return, Solis returns on Headley trainee. Value Play -- Regal Thunder

4th Race -- Onaccountofyou - Draws good inner post at the mile turf trip, Nakatani aboard one of two Canani trainees here, should sit stalking in this. Donna's Tour - Gal likes this surface, draws well, top jock Espinoza on Cerin trainee, might be Donna's best Tour. Value Play -- Tax Affair

5th Race -- Grayzee Guy - Speedster should be the pace-setter here, hustling Pedroza aboard Treece trainee, the one to catch. Teddy Boy - Flores on Goodin trainee, tough competitor at this level, should be a factor throughout. Value Play -- Lifeguard

6th Race -- Buzzword - Top jock Espinza on top trainer Baffert runner for owners Bob & Beverly Lewis, needs prompt start from outside, respect connections. Dr. Steve - Hustling bug boy Baze on Stute trainee, good post, trainer is good with babies and rider can get them home. Value Play -- Silver Lime Light

7th Race -- Eric's Toy - Hard-knocking runner well placed here, Pincay on Spawr trainee, productive team with solid entrant. Valiant Wonder - Stevens scales Hess trainee, adds blinkers for this, must overcome outside post. Value Play -- Stabilizer

8th Race -- Indy Lead - Stevens reunites with trainer Baffert for this one, well-bred runner should win early, needs a prompt start from inner post. Dubai World - Flores again on Hardy trainee for Godolphin Racing, Inc., well-bred runner may need more distance, entrymate sits on AE list. Value Play -- Jump Bail

9th Race -- Irish Prize - Flores aboard Drysdale trainee for Maktoum Al Maktoum, Breeders' Cup eligible runner tuning up here, Louisville next on agenda? War Chant - Promising Drysdale trainee returns to races after Kentucky Derby bomb, Stevens scales, takes blinkers off for this, might need one. Value Play -- Auction House

10th Race -- La Luz Del Sol - Espinoza on Moreno trainee for the Granja Vista Del Rio Stable, draws good post, may say asta la vista here. Feather Dancer - Training at Hollypark, living legend Pincay scales, drws good post, could dance away with diploma. Value Play -- Eldorado Legend

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