Ralph Siraco’s selections for Saturday’s races at Del Mar

Friday, Sept. 8, 2000 | 1:52 a.m.

Saturday's card

1st Race -- Classic Chianti - Trainer Moger, Jr. also part owner, tabs Flores to ride, draws well, a factor here. Bully's South - Solis aboard Spawr trainee, draws just outside top pick, local hot spot will be hopping if Bully's wins. Value Play -- Mynamewasrejected

2nd Race -- Shewin - Flores aboard Cerin trainee, draws good post but must be prompt away from the blocks here, Shewin(s) with clear trip. Kilene's Dream - Solis scales Velasquez trainee, needs clean break from outside post, conditioner also needs the win. Value Play -- My Sweet Lucy

3rd Race -- Forest Camp - Returns to races at scene of biggest triumphs, now in Inda barn, gets McCarron, need only be ready to win this. Gibson County - Speedster trained by old 'Camp conditioner Baffert, Flores again, could be elusive target in this sprint. Value Play -- Champ's Star

4th Race -- Miss Alyetta - Well bred filly gets equipment adjustments here, bug boy Baze on Sadler trainee, respect connections. Joke - One-word signature of Claiborne Farms, hustling Rollins gets chance on Mandella trainee, this one may be no joke here. Value Play -- Lac Du Printemps

5th Race -- Stabilizer - Desormeaux/Hess team, draws tough post for the turf route, first turn position will tell the tale. Kris Kross - Bug boy Baze on another Baffert trainee, draws good post, tactical style to like here. Value Play -- Valiant Wonder

6th Race -- Riyadh City - Part of The Thoroughbred Corporation-owned coupled entry with Dr. Willie Carson, Flores on this Canani trainee, duo packs punch. Serra Retreat - Draws right between top team, McCarron on Ellis trainee, should be contender here. Value Play -- Cybar Patrol

7th Race -- Brigade - Flores scales Shirreffs trainee for The Thoroughbred Corporation, need prompt start and clean trip from inside post, beware. Scoop of Ice - McCarron on Devereux trainee, well place in optional claimer, a factor throughout. Value Play -- Horse Camp

8th Race -- Spanish Fern - Much better than recent suggests, trainer Frankel having record run, Eddie D. now, good spot for stakes action. Tout Charmant - Competitive gal fits this well, likes the course, McCarron on McAnally trainee, makes late impact. Value Play -- Keemoon

9th Race -- Golden Celebration - McCarron aboard 'Paco' Gonzalez trainee for owners McCaffery & Toffan, good post, respect connections. Pristine - Solis scales Lukas trainee for owners Bob & Beverly Lewis, blinker change for this, another to respect connections. Value Play -- Double Shot Latte

10th Race -- Cee Me Tizzy - Solis scales for opener, must overcome outside post at mile distance, but should be square price for the trip. Marron Glace - Bug boy Baze on Baffert trainee, another with outside draw, should be part of the mix throughout. Value Play -- Lazar

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