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

Friday, Oct. 20, 2000 | 10:46 a.m.

Saturday's card

1st Race -- Setareh - Hustling bug boy Baze on young Hofmans trainee, draws good inner post for the mile opener, lasix, nasal strip and blinkers off for this. Gin Running - Stevens scales Mandella trainee, draws good post as well, respect connections. Value Play -- Angel Song

2nd Race -- Eye Eye - Nakatani on Sadler trainee, needs prompt start from inner post, adds blinkers to help speed. Regal Blue Yonder - Pincay scales Shulman trainee, draws good post, should be in right spot to make run at diploma here. Value Play -- Continental Air

3rd Race -- Gold N Sassy - Draws good post, Solis on O'Neill trainee, good tactical style for best chance at victory. Tenfortyblues - Top jock Espinoza on Baffert trainee, draws good inner post for the mile outing, should get a golden trip. Value Play -- Zodiaque

4th Race -- She's Grand - McCarron scales Sahadi trainee, draws good post for downhill run, likes the layout. Bellagal - Pincay again on Spawr trainee, going good right now, should make presence felt in this. Value Play -- Kinky Kinky

5th Race -- Lucky Mister K - Nakatani on this one-of-two 'hidden-entry' Baffert trainee, draws one of the outside posts, should roll for a spot early here. Trustee - Draws better post than top pick for the short dash, hustling Espinoza on the 'other' Baffert trainee, hmmmm... Value Play -- Early Flyer

6th Race -- Jokerman - Training at Hollypark, Desormeaux scales this one-of-two uncoupled Drysdale trainees, solid contender. El Gran Papa - McCarron aboard this Gosden trainee for Oak Cliff Stable, draws well, respect connections in added money events. Value Play -- David Copperfield

7th Race -- Bakhoor - Part of coupled Godolphin Racing, Corp.-owned entry with Aslaaf, both entrymates tough here, Flores scales from good inner post at the mile. Brainy - Top jock Espinoza for top trainer Baffert on The Thoroughbred Corporation charge, draws good inner post, respect connections. Value Play -- Sabre Tooth Tiger

8th Race -- Dancing Afleet - Tough competitor at this level, Pincay on Gallagher trainee, should be right in the mix throughout. Norcielo - Delahoussaye aboard Carava trainee, needs honest pace for best effort, should make late impact here. Value Play -- Scoop Of Ice

9th Race -- Diamant - Argentine-bred runner draws good spot for overflow downhill run, Solis on McAnally trainee, good spot for action in grab bag. I Wonder Why - Flores aboard Canani trainee, draws outside post, some may say they wonder why this is a pick. Value Play -- Prince Foley